Speed Racer Jr.

The legacy of the Mach 5 roars into the Modern Age with Speed Racer Jr., the next-generation hero at the heart of IDW's 2008 series Speed Racer: The Next Generation. Debuting in issue #1, he carries the storied Speed Racer name into fresh territory, giving fans of the classic franchise a new generation to root for. Though his catalog footprint is compact — just six appearances across a short 2008–2009 run — he represents an exciting moment when one of racing's most beloved comics legacies was handed off to a younger driver. If you're a Speed Racer devotee curious how IDW reimagined this iconic world for a new era, Jr. is your on-ramp.