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Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog
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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
Sega Sep 1991

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sonic the Hedgehog #1
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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
Archie Dec 1992

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog
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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)
Archie Feb 1993

Sonic the Hedgehog #0

Sonic the Hedgehog #0
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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
Fleetway Publications May 1993

Sonic the Comic

Preview
Sonic the Comic
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Preview mini-comic released with 2000 AD #838 and Thunderbirds #47, both with same on-sale date as Sonic the Comic #1 of May 29, 1993
Preview of Shinobi
A nine-page Shonibi comic story also appeared in the hardcover annual publication Sonic Yearbook
Archie Jul 1993

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sonic the Hedgehog #1
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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
Sega Jan 1994

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

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Sonic the Hedgehog #1
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Mean Machines edition
Reprint of Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance included with Mean Machines #16 (January 2024) published in the United Kingdom
Fleetway Publications Mar 1994

Sonic the Comic #21

Sonic the Comic #21
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1st appearance of Amy Rose, an admirer of Sonic
Character inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog manga published in 1992
Archie Aug 1995

Sonic the Hedgehog #25

Sonic the Hedgehog #25
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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
IDW Jun 2021

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1
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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
IDW Jun 2021

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

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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
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