An all-star line-up of talent brings hit after hit in an annual dense with fantastic short stories in the Sonic universe.

An exciting conclusion that gives us new fan favorites and an amazing lead-in to the main book's next big milestone issue.

Quite simply, the perfect start to what has the potential be one of the best licensed comics of all time.

A strong second outing that proves that this new take on Transformers isn't just a flash in the pan fad, it's a legitimate take made of sterner stuff.

Emotional, heart wrenching, action packed, sombre and exciting all at once. A blend of pure greatness that continues to prove this take is more than meets the eye.

Another heartfelt issue that manages to remind us why we should always adore the kind of hero that's gentle and strong of character.

Johnson's story is really getting it up into high gear with some of the most intense robot action I've seen in a western comic.

A completely jaw-dropping issue that will knock you down one way or another.

A new creative team setup, same fantastic book. A run that's proven consistently to be far more than meets the eye.

The return to form the Arrow Family has needed, and a breath of fresh air for longtime fans of the characters.

Another slam dunk in this monstrously successful revival of the Emerald Archer. Fast, fun, what's not to love?

A spectacular plot twist that completely threw my expectations for a loop in the best way possible.

One of the best comic book runs of the year finally returns and hits the ground running with even more reverence for Oliver Queen's history than ever.

Another knockout entry in Williamson and Izaakse's modern classic starring the Emerald Archer.

A massive win for fans new and old that draws this re-introduction to a close by showing us why Green Arrow is a character that will always come back well rested and better than ever.

A warm welcome to this new ongoing, one that will hopefully bring us on many fun and emotional adventures with the Emerald Archer.

Another fun throwback to the pre-new 52 era of GA stories that makes it feel like we never left in the best way possible.

Another solid issue from Williamson and Izaakse, setting up what promises to be a memorable story line.

A long-awaited reunion with the last stragglers yet to be brought back fully into the family.

Another solid issue of this character-vindicating run by a great team of creatives giving it their all.

A fantastic blast of killer fan-pleasing goodness. MECHA SONIC! MECHA KNUCKLES! What more could you ask for?

More memorable mechanical mayhem for this marvellous mini-series.

Some big twists make this a turning point issue in the mini and a must read.

A deeply profound distillation of what makes Sonic a beloved character by many, and an effortless fan pleaser.

A wonderful tribute that gathers some of the biggest names in Sonic comics history.

A cute and fun little romp to celebrate Sonic's best bud, and a great, quick read for fans.

Good setup for the big milestone issue, and with some character pathos sprinkled in for good measure.

Sonic the Hedgehog #50 is a really solid milestone issue and definitely felt like a worthy event to celebrate such a huge occasion. Hats off, Sonic Comic Creative Team way past cool.

A strong followup to the milestone issue, with great artwork and the strong characterization one comes to expect from this book.

A pretty good time that helps wind things down as the arc draws to a close.

Fast, fun, and flashy what else can I say?

Fast, fun and flashy, not much more to say than that.

A really solid climax to the ongoing Surge and Kit story we've been following for months, with a bombastic, visually stunning presentation.

A good character-building issue fleshing out those new and established.

A solid action romp with some fantastic spectacle honoring the return of Team Dark.

A quick, solid entry in the current storyline with expressive action and fun moments for the characters to shine.

A really solid conclusion that feels like it hits just right for what it's going for.

A lower key, fun issue that serves as a welcome break from the bigger stakes the book has had as of late.

Well done, well drawn, and a quick breezy read. A fun, if standard, issue.

A good, standard issue with some solid storytelling.

It's safe to say this is a fun little romp so far. I think this a really fun format for the book, and I wouldn't mind it sticking around a bit longer to get some more attention on the other characters. So much of this franchise's cast could easily hold down stories all on their own, so I'd love for the comics to take advantage of that more. We don't ALWAYS need another generic Sonic vs. Eggman or Sonic vs. Fast Rival showdown, y'know? They're fun, but sometimes you gotta add some spice to the mix to keep things fresh.

Another fun entry that tries to further move the book into a more experimental direction for the IDW series.

Approaching the end of this era of Transformers comics, we get an issue jam-packed with content that's more than worth the bang for your buck.

Good character moments and world building are held back by the sheer number of different artists handling the visuals, making things feel a bit disjointed.

In the end, this was a good final issue, to a fun story, but boy, am I glad that it's over. It was fun, but it's definitely time to move on to something new, and that Riddler tease at the end really got me excited for a change of pace. But as it stands, "Shadows of the Bat" was a fun romp that showed you don't need Batman around to tell a fun Batman story, but he's certainly never unwelcome to show back up and help with the cleanup. It had some good intrigue, good art, fun character writing... just overall, pretty darn good I'd say.