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Sonic the Hedgehog

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:

3' 11"

Eye Color:

green

Hair Color:

blue

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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

Key Facts

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

Key Facts

16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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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 ⋅ 1991

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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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)

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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)

Sonic the Hedgehog #0

Archie ⋅ 1993

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$12

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$45

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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

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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

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Second issue of the first Sonic limited series

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Second issue of the first Sonic limited series

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Third issue in the first Sonic the Hedgehog four-issue limited series

This series begins with issue #0

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Third issue in the first Sonic the Hedgehog four-issue limited series

This series begins with issue #0

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Final issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series

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Final issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series

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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

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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

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Marvel and DC characters implied on the cover

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Marvel and DC characters implied on the cover

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1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game

[February 2022 - Paramount+ developing a Knuckles spin-off movie]

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1st appearance of Knuckles the Echidna in a U.S. comic, a character initially introduced in the third Sonic the Hedgehog video game

[February 2022 - Paramount+ developing a Knuckles spin-off movie]

Sonic the Hedgehog Presents Princess Sally #1

Archie ⋅ 1995

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Sonic the Hedgehog Presents Princess Sally #1

Archie ⋅ 1995

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$18

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The first mini-series featuring a character spun-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe

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The first mini-series featuring a character spun-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe

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1st appearance of Pseudo-Sonic

Cover art inspired by Flash #123 (1961)

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1st appearance of Pseudo-Sonic

Cover art inspired by Flash #123 (1961)

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1st appearance of Metal Sonic, referred to as Mecha Sonic but later corrected as the original and different than the character who first appears in Sonic the Hedgehog #39

Adaptation of the Sonic CD video game

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1st appearance of Metal Sonic, referred to as Mecha Sonic but later corrected as the original and different than the character who first appears in Sonic the Hedgehog #39

Adaptation of the Sonic CD video game

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1st appearance of Mecha-Sonic

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1st appearance of Mecha-Sonic

Flash #136

DC ⋅ 1998

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1st appearance of Krakkl, a Sonic the Hedgehog inspired imaginary friend that Wally West had as a child

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1st appearance of Krakkl, a Sonic the Hedgehog inspired imaginary friend that Wally West had as a child

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Official crossover appearance by Image characters: Spawn, Maxx, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk and others

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Official crossover appearance by Image characters: Spawn, Maxx, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk and others

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Two-part crossover of Sonic the Hedgehog appearing with Sabrina the Teenage Witch

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Two-part crossover of Sonic the Hedgehog appearing with Sabrina the Teenage Witch

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Two-part crossover of Sabrina the Teenage Witch appearing with Sonic the Hedgehog

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Two-part crossover of Sabrina the Teenage Witch appearing with Sonic the Hedgehog

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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,530

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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,530

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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,962

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Copies ordered by retailers: 4,962

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Back-up story featuring Tails

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Back-up story featuring Tails

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Scarce

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Scarce

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10th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing comic

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10th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing comic

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Copies ordered by retailers: 5,507

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Copies ordered by retailers: 5,507

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Sally breaks up with Sonic

Copies ordered by retailers: 7,362

Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50

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Sally breaks up with Sonic

Copies ordered by retailers: 7,362

Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50

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1st appearance of Silver the Hedgehog, a hero from the future

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1st appearance of Silver the Hedgehog, a hero from the future

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Final issue

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Final issue

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Variant cover art by T. Rex

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Variant cover art by T. Rex

Sonic Mega Drive #1

Archie ⋅ 2016

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$30

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One-shot issue, 25th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise

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One-shot issue, 25th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise

Sonic the Hedgehog #290

Archie ⋅ 2017

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$18

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$65

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$180

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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

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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

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Variant cover art by Tracy Yardley

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Variant cover art by Tracy Yardley

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

IDW ⋅ 2018

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$15

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IDW begins publishing Sonic the Hedgehog comics

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IDW begins publishing Sonic the Hedgehog comics

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Variant cover art by Edwin Huang

Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees

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Variant cover art by Edwin Huang

Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees

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Variant cover art by Kieran Gates

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Variant cover art by Kieran Gates

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Spencers exclusive

Spencers is a chain of 600 stores found in North American shopping malls that sell t-shirts, gag gifts and other pop culture non-essentials aimed at a younger demographic

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Spencers exclusive

Spencers is a chain of 600 stores found in North American shopping malls that sell t-shirts, gag gifts and other pop culture non-essentials aimed at a younger demographic

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Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse

Limited edition, distributed with IDW Bundles on the SEGA Shop

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Variant cover art by Tyson Hesse

Limited edition, distributed with IDW Bundles on the SEGA Shop

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Variant foil cover art, limited to 2,000 copies

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

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Variant foil cover art, limited to 2,000 copies

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

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Variant foil-stamped cover by Adam Bryce Thomas

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Variant foil-stamped cover by Adam Bryce Thomas

Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper #0

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper #0

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019

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$30

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$90

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$325

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Variant cover art by Jamal Peppers

Spencer's shop exclusive

Cover art inspired by the title screen of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game

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Variant cover art by Jamal Peppers

Spencer's shop exclusive

Cover art inspired by the title screen of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game

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1st appearance of Krkkzz Zappl, a Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired Green Lantern

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1st appearance of Krkkzz Zappl, a Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired Green Lantern

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Variant cover art by Reggie Graham and Jonathan Gray

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Variant cover art by Reggie Graham and Jonathan Gray

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Variant cover art by Evan Stanley, limited to 500 copies

2020 convention exclusive

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Variant cover art by Evan Stanley, limited to 500 copies

2020 convention exclusive

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Variant cover art by Ben Bates, limited to 300 copies

Sega Shop web exclusive

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Variant cover art by Ben Bates, limited to 300 copies

Sega Shop web exclusive

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

IDW ⋅ 2021

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

IDW ⋅ 2021

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$10

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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

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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

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

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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

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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

Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1

1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

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$15

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$50

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$150

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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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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

Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic 2 Cinema Exclusive #1

Promo ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2022

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic 2 Cinema Exclusive #1

Promo ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2022

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$15

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Promotional giveaway at Cinemark theaters during opening weekend of Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Promotional giveaway at Cinemark theaters during opening weekend of Sonic the Hedgehog 2

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	Sega	$25	$80	$250
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	Sega	$3	$9	$35
Detective Comics #639	DC	$1	$2	$4
Justice League Europe #33	DC	$1	$2	$4
Action Comics #672	DC	$1	$2	$4
Sonic the Hedgehog	Archie	$3	$8	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #0	Archie	$4	$12	$45
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	Archie	$2	$8	$20
Sonic the Hedgehog #2	Archie	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #3	Archie	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	Archie	$4	$10	$35
Sonic the Hedgehog #8	Archie	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #13	Archie	$8	$20	$80
Sonic the Hedgehog Presents Princess Sally #1	Archie	$1	$5	$18
Sonic the Hedgehog #9	Archie	$5	$15	$50
Sonic the Hedgehog #25	Archie	$2	$8	$25
Sonic the Hedgehog #39	Archie	$4	$12	$45
Flash #136	DC	$1	$2	$3
Sonic Super Special #7	Archie	$1	$5	$15
Sabrina the Teenage Witch #28	Archie	$2	$9	$25
Sonic Super Special #10	Archie	$1	$3	$12
Sonic the Hedgehog #94	Archie	$4	$12	$40
Sonic the Hedgehog #93	Archie	$4	$12	$40
Sonic the Hedgehog #97	Archie	$2	$8	$20
Sonic the Hedgehog #95	Archie	$4	$9	$40
Sonic the Hedgehog #102	Archie	$1	$3	$12
Sonic the Hedgehog #109	Archie	$2	$8	$20
Sonic the Hedgehog #134	Archie	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #194	Archie	$1	$5	$15
Sonic X #40	Archie	$5	$15	$50
Sonic Universe #40	Archie	$3	$9	$35
Sonic Mega Drive #1	Archie	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog #290	Archie	$18	$65	$180
Sonic the Hedgehog #290	Archie	$20	$80	$200
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	IDW	$1	$5	$15
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	IDW	$8	$20	$80
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	IDW	$5	$15	$60
Sonic the Hedgehog #1	IDW	$2	$8	$25
Sonic the Hedgehog #4	IDW	$10	$30	$100
Sonic the Hedgehog #7	IDW	$4	$4	$4
Sonic the Hedgehog #7	IDW	$10	$10	$10
Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper #0	IDW	$30	$90	$325
Green Lantern Annual, The #1	DC	$1	$2	$4
Sonic the Hedgehog #25	IDW	$18	$60	$180
Sonic the Hedgehog #27	IDW	$2	$8	$25
Sonic the Hedgehog #27	IDW	$90	$275	$900
Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1	IDW	$1	$2	$10
Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1	IDW	$3	$9	$30
Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Special #1	IDW	$15	$50	$150
Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic 2 Cinema Exclusive #1	IDW	$1	$5	$15

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sega ⋅ 1991

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sega ⋅ 1991

Key Facts

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

Key Facts

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

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sega ⋅ 1991

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sega ⋅ 1991

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16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page promotional insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

Detective Comics #639

DC ⋅ 1991

Detective Comics #639

DC ⋅ 1991

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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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 ⋅ 1991

Justice League Europe #33

DC ⋅ 1991

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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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 ⋅ 1991

Action Comics #672

DC ⋅ 1991

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

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16-page Sonic the Hedgehog comic insert included in multiple DC publications, often removed and sold erroneously as a rarer issuance

Sonic the Hedgehog

Mini-Comic ⋅ Archie ⋅ 1992

Sonic the Hedgehog

Mini-Comic ⋅ Archie ⋅ 1992

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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)

Key Facts

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

Sonic the Hedgehog #0

Archie ⋅ 1993

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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

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Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series

2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog