Red Alert! Sonic the Hedgehog Is Giving Shadow His Own Solo Comic: Here's What You Need to Know

Fans of Shadow the Hedgehog have a lot to celebrate this year, as his central role in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film put him in the spotlight. Now, to go along with his theatrical debut, Shadow is set to get his own solo comic from IDW Comics. With Shadow's popularity at an all-time high, the comic may only be a taste of what is in store.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – written by Kiel Phegley, with art by Jonathan Gray – will hit shelves in March 2025, courtesy of IDW Publishing, with the one-shot comic set to include mystery, adventure, and plenty of action, hitting all the high notes of Shadow's character and possibly paving the way for future projects.

IDW Comics has announced plans to release a one-shot comic for Shadow the Hedgehog, set to release in March 2025. Though IDW has a rich history with Sonic, Shadow, and their crew, this release marks Shadow’s first solo appearance and has been a long time coming.

Shadow The Hedgehog Goes Solo At IDW Publishing With A New One-Shot Comic, Building On His Big Screen Success

Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – Written By Kiel Phegley; Art By Jonathan Gray; Main Cover TBA; Variant Covers By Miles Arq & Mauro Fonseca

Shadow is no stranger to IDW comics, as he's appeared in several issues of the ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog title. He's battled Eggman, fought to save the world, handle chaos emeralds, and plenty more. Despite being a staple in the Sonic universe for many years now, he still retains a certain aura of mystery and intrigue that continues to draw in new fans. Though he often works alongside Sonic and his friends to save the world, certain aspects of the character always feel diametrically opposed to the others in his company. He is a hedgehog apart, so to speak.

With Shadow, nothing is ever just a fun romp, and now he'll be on his own to figure out what's happening around him.

By granting Shadow a solo comic, IDW has the chance to take a deeper dive into one of the franchise's most complex characters. Chasing Shadows places Shadow at the center of strange events in a secluded village, leaving him to investigate the location and the village occupants. With Shadow, nothing is ever just a fun romp, and now he'll be on his own to figure out what's happening around him. Without Sonic or the others to talk him down or reason with him, he's left to his own devices to solve a mystery, and there's no telling where that will lead.

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows #1 – Available March 2025 From IDW Publishing

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If Shadow continues to keep his grip on audiences, Chasing Shadows may be the start of something more. While it's his first solo title with IDW Publishing, that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be the last. There's always room for the Sonic universe to grow, and exploring the intricacies of specific characters through solo series is one of the best ways to do it. Plenty of fans are eager to see more of Shadow, and this time he won't be sharing the spotlight. IDW's upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows solo comic puts Shadow front and center, and it's only the beginning.

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Chasing Shadows will be available in March 2025 from IDW Publishing.