Media Release -- IDW Publishing and SEGA® of America are thrilled to announce that Sonic the Hedgehog issue #1 has sold-out after arriving in stores on Wednesday, April 4th. To meet fan demand, second printings will begin immediately, and fans can expect them in stores on May 2nd, 2018.

"We know fans have been waiting a long time for this launch, and we couldn't be happier with their response to the first issue," said Joe Hughes, editor of Sonic the Hedgehog. "This first issue was the start of a four-week event that kicked off the beginning of a new era for Sonic comics. The new series will feature new adventures with characters new and old and I cannot wait for fans to see what's in store."

"The SEGA and IDW teams have worked tirelessly since the announcement last July," said Michael Cisneros, Licensing Specialist at SEGA of America. "The incredible outpouring of support from our fans these past nine months has made everything worthwhile."

For more information on securing copies of the second printings, contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

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About SEGA of America
SEGA of America is the American subsidiary of SEGA Games Co., Ltd. The company plans, develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment for home video game consoles and PC. www.sega.com

About IDW
IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OCTQX: IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

IDW Publishing's comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world's most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney's classic characters. At IDW's core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson.

IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books.

IDW Games' diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT.

IDW Entertainment serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America's Dirk Gently, based on the bestseller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Samuel Barnett.