Shadow the Hedgehog Finally Gets His Own Spotlight in New Sonic the Hedgehog Series

Image via Sega Published Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Sign in to your CBR account Over the years, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has crossed over with major pinnacles of pop culture, including Angry Birds, Mario, Ghost in the Shell, and Hatsune Miku. Despite all the fictional worlds Sonic has become a part of in recent years, Godzilla has quickly become one of the most popular and eagerly awaited crossovers, thanks to a new comic series that challenges Sonic with the hedgehog's most unexpected battles ever. The Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla comic run has been one of Sonic's most thrilling partnerships to date. The IDW miniseries began in summer 2026, pitting familiar Sonic heroes and villains against intimidating kaiju threats, and this week's issue has given one of Sonic's most beloved characters center stage as he comes face-to-face with a major villain. Shadow the Hedgehog Steps Into the Limelight in the Third Sonic X Godzilla Issue IDW Publishing The Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla miniseries published its first issue on July 15, with four more scheduled issues to follow, including a December 16 final issue. Previous issues have highlighted Sonic, Amy, Tails, and Knuckles as they ...