Sonic the Hedgehog

Few comic characters can claim a debut that helped define an entire era of pop-culture crossover, but Sonic the Hedgehog has been doing exactly that since his 1991 Archie Comics debut — a Modern Age arrival that launched one of the publisher's most enduring franchises. With 233 catalog appearances spread across Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe, and Sonic Boom, and a publishing run stretching an impressive 35 years, this is a character whose staying power speaks for itself. Along the way he's shared countless adventures with a colorful cast including Tails, Miles Prower, Princess Sally Acorn, Antoine D'Coolette, and the villainous Ivo Robotnik, building a rich ensemble world that kept readers coming back month after month. Seven key issues punctuate that long run for collectors, making this one of Archie's most rewarding series to hunt down and explore.