WARNING! Spoilers for DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #3TheJustice Leagueis about to go down for the count, and they’re calling in an unexpected hero to take their place:Sonic the Hedgehog. The next installment of DC’s highly anticipated crossover with theSonicfranchise sets up a new Justice League line-up that consists of Sonic and his fan-favorite group of friends, all of whom are sporting DC-inspired redesigns.
As part of DC Comics' May 2025 solicitations, the synopsis forDC x Sonic the Hedgehog#3 by Ian Flynn and Adam Bryce Thomas has been unveiled, along with jaw-dropping cover art by Pablo M. Collar that re-imaginesSonic and his supporting cast as Justice League heroes.
May 21st, 2025
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The Justice League is gone! Who will protect the Earth and beyond from the myriad of supervillains on the prowl? Enter Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends to pick up the slack! Watch as Sega’s iconic characters don the costumes of DC Comics’ finest and take on their greatest foes!
Judging by that synopsis, it seems that the Justice League will be out of commission after theirconfrontation with Darkseidat the start of the story, which leaves the DC Universe in Sonic’s hands.Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies are the Justice League’s new replacements, and they already look the part.
It’s Official: Sonic the Hedgehog and Friends Are Taking the Justice League’s Place
Sonic and His Allies Wear the Costumes of DC’s Heroes to Fill Their Roles
TheJustice League will welcome Sonic to the DC Universein this crossover miniseries that bridges the gap between their two very different worlds, and the Blue Blur and his allies won’t simply be fighting alongside these iconic heroes. In the third issue, they’ll be replacing the League entirely after they mysteriously vanish. To commemorate this change, Sonic and his teammates are debuting amazing new looks that draw from the Justice League’s costumes, giving each character a DC makeover.
I Can’t Believe I Finally Get to See Shadow the Hedgehog Team Up with Batman
The upcoming DC Comics x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover is rife with potential; Shadow and Batman, for instance, are a pairing I cannot wait to see.
The concept art for Sonic and friends' updated superhero looks was first showcased in theSonic Central global livestream on YouTubeafter the initial announcement of a crossover between the beloved franchises. The art depicts each character as a different member of the Justice League, and the pairs have presumably been dictated by shared abilities or otherwise similar qualities.With the Justice League off the grid, Sonic and his team have been left in charge of keeping the DC Universe safe from its various threats and villains, which is sure to culminate in unforgettable high-speed battles.
DC Confirms Which Sonic Characters Will Replace Each Justice League Hero
From Sonic as the Flash to Shadow as Batman, Every Justice League Pair Works
Sonic and his allies have taken on the Justice League’s classic attire in addition to fulfilling their role, and the DC analogues assigned to each Sonic character are fitting across the board. For instance, Silver the Hedgehog wieldsGreen Lantern’s Power Ringbecause its construct creation resembles his telekinetic powers.Shadow as Batmanis another inspired choice due to their similarly edgy demeanors, while Sonic becoming DC’s new Fastest Man Alive - or, in his case, Fastest Hedgehog Alive - couldn’t be more perfect. The Justice League may be gone, but Sonic the Hedgehog and his teammates' upgrades have made them the ideal replacements.
DC x Sonic the Hedgehog#3will be available on May 21st, 2025 from DC Comics!
