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 1991

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

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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
Fleetway Publications 1993

Sonic the Comic

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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

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