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Dr. Eggman Robotnik
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Creation & Design

Dr. Eggman was created as the primary antagonist for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, designed to be a foil to Sonic's speed and heroism.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the Sonic video games, Eggman quickly became a staple character in the franchise, appearing in various media including comics, animated series, and merchandise.

Character Development

Over the years, Dr. Eggman has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with moments of humor, depth, and even occasional redemption, making him one of the most iconic antagonists in video game history.

Cultural Reception

Dr. Eggman has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his intelligence and comedic personality, which contrasts with Sonic's carefree attitude.

Character Details

Real Name:
Julian Kintobor
First Appearance:
Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Aliases:
Dr. Eggman, Robotnik
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Eggman Empire, Badniks, Sonic's Rivals
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Master robotics, Strategic planning
Equipment:
Egg Mobile, Badniks, Various robots
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
bald

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Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Sega ⋅ 1991
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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)

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20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom

Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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Spencers exclusive

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Sonic the Hedgehog #13
Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Sonic the Hedgehog #13
 
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Retailer exclusive

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021
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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

This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day

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