It won’t be long Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters and IDW Publishing is capitalizing Shadow paper with a new unique story. As fans eagerly wait to see what Shadow will bring to the franchise, a new comic will reexamine Sonic the Hedgehog’s most tragic rival.
On XSonic news account IDWSonicNews posted an excerpt from IDW’s View from the Back Page that discussed IDW Publishing’s big milestone Sonic the Hedgehog series reaching its 75th edition. The article also discussed the big plans the publisher has in store for the iconic blue hero franchise as the new year approaches.
IDW Publishing promised it had big things in mind for Sonic The Hedgehog, but it will also put the spotlight on Shadow the Hedgehog. The IDW article also confirmed that Shadow would be getting a one-shot comic after the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Shadow the Hedgehog gets a new comic book after its cinema debut
The perfect opportunity to catch up on Sonic movie fans
Sonic the Hedgehog may be SEGA’s best-known mascot, but if there’s one character that rivals him in popularity, it’s Shadow. Shadow made his first appearance in the game Sonic Adventure 2which accompanied him, in part, as he and his team tried to conquer the world. Shadow became an instant hit with fans and later got its own spinoff game, hedgehog shadowwhich delved into its tragic past with its creator, Gerald Robotnik, and Maria Robotnik. In addition to games, Shadow has appeared in several Sonic adaptationsincluding programs like Sonic, Sonic Blastand Sonic Prime.
Fans of Paramount’s Sonic film franchise were in for a surprise in Sonic the Hedgehog 2where the post-credits scene revealed that Shadow actually existed in this film’s universe and that he was currently being held in one of GUN’s private research centers. As Sonic the Hedgehog 3 began to be developed, it was revealed that Shadow would have an important role in the third film and that he would be voiced by cinema icon Keanu Reeves. Although the film has not yet been released, fans are incredibly excited to see Shadow’s role in the new film.
Film continuity or not, The Shadow One-Shot is being well timed
Everyone can learn more about Sonic’s Dark Rival
Details are obviously thin on the ground at the moment, so there are no details on whether this new book will connect to the film franchise universe or the IDW Publishing line (although it’s more than likely the latter). But it’s still a good opportunity for fans discovering Shadow for the first time. A new one-shot could give new fans a deeper look into Shadow’s harrowing past and inspire them to seek out more Shadow material. While Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will help bring Shadow to a wider audience, this next story could really delve into who he really is.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the sequel to the 2022 comedy-adventure film that introduced Blue Blur and his companions on an adventure to stop Dr. The new film sees new antagonist Shadow the Hedgehog arrive to cause trouble for the newly formed trio. of heroes, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, as they adapt to their earthly lives.