Sonic the Hedgehog #68

Sonic and Tails share a quiet, enchanting moment on the cover of this 2023 IDW issue, the two friends resting together at the entrance of a mossy, ancient-looking hollow as fireflies and small butterflies drift through the lush forest around them. It's a beautifully atmospheric piece by cover artist Min Ho Kim — unhurried and full of warmth, with Tails gesturing excitedly at something while Sonic listens in his signature relaxed style. With Evan Stanley handling both writing and art duties inside and Josh Burcham's colors bringing it all to life, Sonic the Hedgehog #68, "The Protector," looks like a genuinely compelling chapter in IDW's run.