Sonic the Hedgehog
Creation & Design
Sonic was created by Sega as a mascot to compete with Nintendo's Mario. His design was intended to be cool and appealing to a younger audience.Early Years
Sonic made his debut in the video game 'Sonic the Hedgehog' in 1991, quickly becoming a cultural icon and leading to various adaptations, including comic books.Character Development
Over the years, Sonic has evolved from a simple video game character into a multifaceted hero with a rich backstory, friendships, and a commitment to fighting for justice.Cultural Reception
Sonic has been widely received as a beloved character, praised for his speed and attitude, becoming a staple in gaming culture.Character Details
Real Name:
Sonic
Aliases:
The Blue Blur, Sonic the Hedgehog
Species:
Hedgehog
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Freedom Fighters, Team Sonic
Abilities:
Super Speed, Spin Dash, Agility
Equipment:
Sonic's Shoes, Chaos Emeralds
Weight:
77lbs
Height:
2' 11"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blue
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Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Sega
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1991
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog in a comic book
1st cover appearance of Dr. Robotnik
Prototype of Tails, what appears to be a female character
Promotional mini-comic publicizing the release of the 1991 Sega Genesis game (distribution channel unknown, not Mean Machine or Disney Adventures magazines)
20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom
1st appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog in a comic book
1st cover appearance of Dr. Robotnik
Prototype of Tails, what appears to be a female character
Promotional mini-comic publicizing the release of the 1991 Sega Genesis game (distribution channel unknown, not Mean Machine or Disney Adventures magazines)
20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom
16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
Detective Comics #639
DC
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1991
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Vol. 1
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
Justice League Europe #33
DC
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1991
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Vol. 1
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
Action Comics #672
DC
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1991
•
Vol. 1
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
Mini-comic distributed with the Sega video game
8-page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog #0 (1993)
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
Mini-comic distributed with the Sega video game
8-page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog #0 (1993)
Sonic the Hedgehog #0
Archie
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
A preview of this issue was included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega video game
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
A preview of this issue was included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega video game
Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Archie
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Second issue of the first Sonic limited series
Sonic the Hedgehog #2
Archie
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Third issue in the first Sonic the Hedgehog four-issue limited series
This series begins with issue #0
Third issue in the first Sonic the Hedgehog four-issue limited series
This series begins with issue #0
Sonic the Hedgehog #3
Archie
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series
Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Archie
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing series
Check interior for Sonic The Hedgehog cut-out bumper stickers to make certain the issue is complete
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing series
Check interior for Sonic The Hedgehog cut-out bumper stickers to make certain the issue is complete
Mean Machines edition
Reprint of Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance included with Mean Machines #16 (January 2024) published in the United Kingdom
Mean Machines edition
Reprint of Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance included with Mean Machines #16 (January 2024) published in the United Kingdom
Sonic the Hedgehog #8
Archie
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1994
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Vol. 1
Marvel and DC characters implied on the cover
Sonic the Comic #21
Fleetway Quality
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1994
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Amy Rose
Sonic the Hedgehog #13
Archie
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1994
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game
1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game
Sonic the Hedgehog Presents Princess Sally #1
Archie
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1995
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Vol. 1
The first mini-series featuring a character spun-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe
The first mini-series featuring a character spun-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe
Sonic the Hedgehog #9
Archie
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1995
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pseudo-Sonic
Cover art inspired by Flash #123 (1961)
1st appearance of Pseudo-Sonic
Cover art inspired by Flash #123 (1961)
Sonic the Hedgehog #25
Archie
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1995
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Metal Sonic, referred to as Mecha Sonic but later retconned as the original and different than the character who first appears in Sonic the Hedgehog #39
1st appearance of Amy Rose in a U.S. comic
1st appearance of Metal Sonic, referred to as Mecha Sonic but later retconned as the original and different than the character who first appears in Sonic the Hedgehog #39
1st appearance of Amy Rose in a U.S. comic
Sonic the Hedgehog #39
Archie
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1996
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mecha-Sonic
Flash #136
DC
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1998
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Krakkl, a Sonic the Hedgehog inspired imaginary friend that Wally West had as a child
1st appearance of Krakkl, a Sonic the Hedgehog inspired imaginary friend that Wally West had as a child
Sonic Super Special #7
Archie
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1998
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Vol. 1
Official crossover appearance by Image characters: Spawn, Maxx, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk and others
Official crossover appearance by Image characters: Spawn, Maxx, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk and others
Sabrina the Teenage Witch #28
Archie
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1999
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Vol. 2
Two-part crossover of Sonic the Hedgehog appearing with Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Two-part crossover of Sonic the Hedgehog appearing with Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sonic Super Special #10
Archie
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1999
•
Vol. 1
Two-part crossover of Sabrina the Teenage Witch appearing with Sonic the Hedgehog
Two-part crossover of Sabrina the Teenage Witch appearing with Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog #94
Archie
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2001
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Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,530
Sonic the Hedgehog #93
Archie
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,962
Sonic the Hedgehog #97
Archie
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Back-up story featuring Tails
Sonic the Hedgehog #95
Archie
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Scarce
Sonic the Hedgehog #102
Archie
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2001
•
Vol. 1
10th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing comic
Sonic the Hedgehog #109
Archie
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2002
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,507
Sonic the Hedgehog #134
Archie
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2004
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Vol. 1
Sally breaks up with Sonic
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,362
Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50
Sally breaks up with Sonic
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,362
Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50
Sonic the Hedgehog #194
Archie
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2009
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Silver the Hedgehog, a hero from the future
Sonic X #40
Archie
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Variant cover art by T. Rex
Sonic Mega Drive #1
Archie
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2016
•
Vol. 1
One-shot issue, 25th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise
Sonic the Hedgehog #290
Archie
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2017
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Vol. 1
Final issue published by Archie
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,501As of Nov 2023 there are ten total copies on the census, and only two in 9.8
Final issue published by Archie
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,501As of Nov 2023 there are ten total copies on the census, and only two in 9.8
Variant cover art by Tracy Yardley
Sonic the Hedgehog #1
IDW
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2018
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Vol. 1
IDW begins publishing Sonic the Hedgehog comics
Variant cover art by Edwin Huang
Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees
Variant cover art by Edwin Huang
Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees
Variant cover art by Kieran Gates
Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse
Limited edition, distributed with IDW Bundles on the SEGA Shop
Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse
Limited edition, distributed with IDW Bundles on the SEGA Shop
Variant foil cover art
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
Variant foil-stamped cover by Adam Bryce Thomas
Variant cover art by Jamal Peppers
Spencer's shop exclusive
Cover art inspired by the title screen of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game
Variant cover art by Jamal Peppers
Spencer's shop exclusive
Cover art inspired by the title screen of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game
Green Lantern Annual, The #1
DC
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2019
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Krkkzz Zappl, a Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired Green Lantern
1st appearance of Krkkzz Zappl, a Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired Green Lantern
Variant cover art by Reggie Graham and Jonathan Gray
Sonic the Hedgehog #27
IDW
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2020
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Vol. 1
Convention Exclusive
Limited: 500
Variant cover art by Evan Stanley
2020 convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Ben Bates
Sega Shop web exclusive
Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1
IDW
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2021
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Vol. 1
One-shot celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog's introduction Sega Genesis video game introduction, released June 23, 1991
This issue went on-sale June 23, 2021
One-shot celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog's introduction Sega Genesis video game introduction, released June 23, 1991
This issue went on-sale June 23, 2021
Variant cover art by Pat Spaziante
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
Variant cover art by Pat Spaziante
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
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