Knuckles the Echidna

In the late 1990s, Archie Comics expanded its Sonic the Hedgehog universe with this solo series spotlighting the hot-headed, treasure-guarding echidna. Running for 32 issues, the book delved into Knuckles' mysterious heritage and his duty protecting the floating island, with writers Ken Penders, Kent Taylor, and Paul Castiglia, and artists Manny Galan, Jim Valentino, and Penders himself shaping his adventures. It stands as a key piece of the classic Archie Sonic mythos, offering a grittier, more mystical corner of that world.