Fans of Shadow the Hedgehog have a lot to celebrate this year, as his central role in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie put him in the spotlight. Now, to go along with his film debut, Shadow is ready to get his own solo comic. IDW Comics. With Shadow's popularity on the rise, the comics may just be a taste of what's to come.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – written by Kiel Phegley, with art by Jonathan Gray – will hit stores in March 2025, courtesy of IDW Publishing, with the one-shot graphic novel set to include mystery, adventure and plenty of action, hitting all the high notes of Shadow's character and possibly paving the way for future projects.
IDW Comics has announced plans to release a one-shot comic book for Shadow the Hedgehog, set for release in March 2025. While IDW has a rich history with Sonic, Shadow, and their team, this release marks Sonic's first solo appearance. Shadow and it's been a long time coming.
Shadow The Hedgehog goes solo at IDW Publishing with a unique new comic, building on his big-screen success
Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – Written by Kiel Phegley; Art by Jonathan Gray; TBA Main Cover; Variant covers by Miles Arq and Mauro Fonseca
Shadow is no stranger to IDW comics, having appeared in several issues of the Sonic the Hedgehog title. He fought Eggman, fought to save the world, dealt with chaos emeralds, and more. Despite being a reference in the Sonic universe for many years, it still maintains a certain aura of mystery and intrigue that continues to attract new fans. Although he often works alongside Sonic and his friends to save the world, certain aspects of the character always seem diametrically opposed to others in their company. He's a hedgehog apart, so to speak.
With Shadow, nothing is just a fun game, and now he will be on his own to discover what is going on around him.
By giving Shadow a solo comic, IDW has the chance to delve deeper into one of the franchise's most complex characters. Chasing Shadows puts Shadow at the center of strange happenings in an isolated village, letting him investigate the location and the village's occupants. With Shadow, nothing is just a fun game, and now he will be on his own to discover what is going on around him. Without Sonic or the others to calm him down or reason with him, he's left to his own devices to solve a mystery, and there's no telling where it will lead him.
'Chasing Shadows' Could Lead to Future Projects for Sonic's Darker Counterpart as His Stock Continues to Rise
Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – Available March 2025 from IDW Publishing
If Shadow continues to maintain control of the public, Chasing Shadows It could be the start of something more. While it's his first solo title with IDW Publishing, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be his last. There's always room for the Sonic universe to grow, and exploring the complexities of specific characters through solo series is one of the best ways to do so. Many fans are eager to see more of Shadow, and this time he won't be sharing the spotlight. The next IDW Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows solo comic puts Shadow front and centerand it's just the beginning.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows will be available in March 2025 from IDW Publishing.