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DC X Sonic the Hedgehog

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DC X Sonic the Hedgehog, also known simply as Sonic x DC (ソニック × DC Sonikku x DC)[1] or DC x Sonic (DC x ソニック, DC x Sonikku)[2] is a collaboration between Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and DC Comics's Justice League. On 24 September 2024, during the 2024 Sonic Central presentation, the crossover was announced. The partnership will be marked with a comic series written by Ian Flynn set to premiere in March 2025 as a crossover between both properties, and the collaboration will continue into at least 2026. This will be the first Sonic comic crossover since 2015's Worlds Unite.

The plot of the comic involves "the two teams [working] together to defeat an evil threatening both of their worlds".[3]

History and information[]

Background[]

On 21 September 2024, the project was teased through an animation (which was also celebrating Batman Day) showcasing a thief rummaging through Gotham City before Shadow the Hedgehog, dressed as Batman, scares him off. Three days later, the project was formally announced at the September 2024 Sonic Central with a presentation revealing details about the project. The project was revealed to be a monthly comic book story penned by Ian Flynn. The comic series will premiere in March 2025 and is set to feature five issues in total.[4] A novel containing reprints of the five issues will be released on September 2, 2025.[5]

Promotional art was also revealed featuring Sonic the Hedgehog characters taking the roles of DC Comics characters, including Sonic as the Flash, Shadow as Batman, Knuckles as Superman, Amy as Wonder Woman, Silver as the Green Lantern, and Tails as Cyborg.[4]

Furthermore, the comics will have a collector's edition, as well as merchandise that will entail apparel, accessories, toys, and collectibles. The merchandise will be available starting from Autumn 2025.[4] Despite the crossover starting formally in 2025, apparel featuring Shadow as Batman released in October 2024 - in order to align with Fearless: Year of Shadow and Batman's 85th anniversary.

Plot[]

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Prelude: Invasion[]

In Earth, Sonic's dimension. Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Amy Rose fight off Parademons with the arrival of a mysterious ship. Upon seeing no signs of the threat slowing down, the trio retreats. Meanwhile, the ship starts to approach Angel Island, with Knuckles the Echidna fighting off Parademons. DeSaad then explains to Darkseid Angel Island's situation. Unconcerned with it's consequences of using the Ragna Rock's energy reserves, Darkseid persists to eliminate Knuckles.

Comic issues[]

Summary[]

"The monstrous Darkseid crosses dimensions to invade the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, seeking the ultimate power. Sonic and his friends have faced everything from mad scientists to ancient spirits, but the forces of Apokolips may be too much for them. Thankfully, the full heroic might of the Justice League arrives to back them up!"[6]

Issues[]

  • DC X Sonic the Hedgehog #1 (March 2025)
  • DC X Sonic the Hedgehog #2 (April 2025)
  • DC X Sonic the Hedgehog #3 (May 2025)

Trivia[]

  • The concept of talking animals being counterparts of the Justice League have already happened in the mainstream DC Universe, with the team Just'a Lotta Animals, a group that was a parody of the Justice League of America, that were brought by the Zoo Crew, who is also a superhero group of talking animals.
  • Humorously, the cover for Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia became subject of a meme within the Sonic the Hedgehog fanbase, due to Wonder Woman's boot bearing heavy similarities to Amy Rose's, several months prior to the announcement of the collaboration.
  • It is unknown at this time if the comics will be canon, though it is highly likely that it will not be canon as the website confirms the comic will be published by DC Comics and not IDW Publishing. Ian Flynn, the comic's author, encourages fans to read the comic for the real answer.[7]

Gallery[]

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Merchandise[]

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External links[]

References[]

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/sonicofficialjp/status/1838756458638512579?s=46&t=Yc4RWHj0TA_qX5tiCtKLbQ
  2. ↑ ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ 【公式】(25 September 2024). DC×ソニック コラボインタビュー動画. Youtube. Retrieved 05 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Jackson Luken (25 September 2024). "The Justice League will be teaming up with Sonic and friends". Batman News. Retrieved 25 September 2024. {{cite web}}:
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sonic the Hedgehog (24 September 2024). "Sonic the Hedgehog x DC Comics Collaboration - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 25 September 2024. {{cite web}}:
  5. ↑ "DC X SONIC THE HEDGEHOG". PenguinRandomHouse. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2025. {{cite web}}:
  6. ↑ "Full March 2025 DC Comics Solicitations: Absolute Universe grows". AIPT. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024. {{cite web}}:
  7. ↑ https://youtu.be/Ividg9toYRI?si=hjnIJXJH69wPAlhv
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