Sonic the Hedgehog

In 1993, Archie Comics launched Sonic the Hedgehog, a series that translated the breakneck speed and colorful world of the Sega video game into a long-running comic adventure. Under the steady hands of writers like Michael Gallagher and artists such as Scott Shaw and Dave Manak, the book defined Sonic's early comic book voice, expanding his world beyond the console. While its initial four-issue run was a modest beginning, it laid the foundation for a sprawling, decades-spanning franchise that became a beloved touchstone for a generation of readers.