Comic book fans prepare yourselves for a team-up you never saw coming! DC Comics and SEGA are joining forces to bring together two totally different universes in one wild crossover : get ready for the Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog in a brand-new comic series!
DC x Sonic: When Apokolips Invades Mobius - Justice League and Team Sonic Unite Against Darkseid!
This isn't fan fiction folks it's really happening! The upcoming five-issue series titled DC x Sonic the Hedgehog is set to launch on March 19 2025 and promises a crazy adventure that blends the DC Universe with the world of Sonic. Imagine Batman Superman and Wonder Woman running alongside Sonic Tails and Knuckles. Sounds like a recipe for awesome right?
So what's the story? Well it involves none other than Darkseid the big bad from Apokolips. Apparently Darkseid decides Sonic's world looks like a nice place to conquer and he crosses dimensions to cause trouble. Sonic and his crew are tough but even they might be in over their heads against the forces of Apokolips. That's where the Justice League comes in! The logline teases sacrifices heroes rising and the need for speed being tested to the limit. We are definitely intrigued!
Sonic vs The Flash: Who is the Fastest? Get Ready for the Race (and Character Mashups?) in DC x Sonic Comic
One of the coolest things we are already seeing teased are some fun character mashups! Early previews show Sonic and The Flash facing off in a race. Who is faster the fastest hedgehog or the Scarlet Speedster? We are dying to find out! Rumors are even swirling about potential character fusions like Sonic mashed-up with Flash Shadow becoming Batman Tails as Cyborg Amy as Wonder Woman Silver as Green Lantern and Knuckles taking on the Superman mantle. This crossover is promising to get seriously creative and a little bit bonkers in the best way possible.
Meet the Creative Team: Ian Flynn and Adam Bryce Thomas Bring Sonic and Justice League Together
Behind this epic crossover are some talented folks. The series is written by Ian Flynn who is a veteran of the Sonic the Hedgehog comics. So you know Sonic is in good hands. The art is by Adam Bryce Thomas and the colors for the first issue are by Matt Herms. Looking at the preview pages the art style is vibrant dynamic and perfectly captures the energy of both the DC and Sonic universes.
Feast Your Eyes on the Covers: Main Cover and Variant Art Revealed for DC x Sonic #1
DC and SEGA have dropped some awesome cover art to get us hyped. The main cover is by Pablo M. Collar and there's a variant cover by Ethan Young. Both covers show off the dynamic team-up and hint at the action to come. And that's not all Marvel is also releasing a bunch of Invisible Woman variant covers in March. Wait what? Invisible Woman? Okay maybe a slight mix-up there but still variant covers are always cool and add to the collector's fun!
First Look Inside: Preview Pages Show Sonic and Flash in a Speedster Showdown
Want a sneak peek? DC and SEGA have released a first look at interior pages from DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 and they are looking amazing. The preview pages show exactly what you want to see: Sonic and The Flash in a full-on race! It’s a fun visual and definitely gets you excited to see how this crossover is going to play out and who will win that speedster showdown.
More Than Comics: Warner Bros. and Sega Team Up for Toys and Merch Too!
This DC x Sonic crossover is part of a bigger collaboration between Warner Bros. and Sega. It is not just about comics folks! They are also teaming up for a line of toys and collectibles that will be sold exclusively at Target. The first wave includes T-shirts and hoodies featuring Shadow the Hedgehog dressed as Batman. So you can show off your love for this crossover in more ways than one!
DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Key Crossover Comic Details at a Glance
- Title: DC x Sonic the Hedgehog
- Publisher: DC Comics & SEGA
- Release Date: March 19 2025
- Series Length: 5 Issues
- Writer: Ian Flynn
- Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas
- Colorist (Issue #1): Matt Herms
- Main Cover Artist: Pablo M. Collar
- Variant Cover Artist: Ethan Young
- Premise: Justice League and Team Sonic team up to fight Darkseid who invades Sonic's world.
- Key Feature: Sonic vs. Flash race and potential character mashups.
Get Ready for a Wild Ride: Justice League and Sonic Crossover Promises Epic Fun
So there you have it! Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog are crossing paths in a new comic series and it looks like it is going to be a blast. Get ready for dimension-hopping action speedster showdowns and maybe even some superhero-hedgehog hybrids. DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 arrives on March 19 2025. Mark your calendars and get ready for this epic and totally unexpected team-up!