Sonic the Hedghog 2 Unused Cover Pencil Sketch (Sega Genesis)
Artist
Greg Martin
Year
1992
Medium
Graphite
Set/Console Name
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Console/Game
Sega Genesis
Substrate Material
Paper
Substrate Dimensions
8 1/2"W x 11"H
Image Area Dimensions
9 1/2"H x 6"W
Frame Dimensions
Unframed
Handmade Protective Case
No, Clear Bag
Reserved List
No
The sequel to Sega’s all-time most popular game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was Sega’s second most popular game. Player’s loved the increased speed of game play, as well as the introduction of Sonic’s sidekick Tails, who brought the unique ability to fly. Sonic and Tails team up to prevent the theft of “Chaos Emeralds” by boss Mr. Robotnik to power his space ship. The above image is the preliminary color sketch used by the artist to work our his ideas prior to creating the final cover art. A fully developed color study that very closesly resembles the final Sega Genesis cover art!