Bean

Bean is an eccentric, unpredictable duck character from Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog universe, based on Bean the Dynamite from the Sega fighting game Sonic the Fighters. Known for chaotic, erratic behavior, he operates as a wild-card mercenary often partnered with the hulking polar bear Bark the Polar Bear.

A wild card from Archie's Sonic Universe, Bean burst onto the Modern Age scene in 2011, courtesy of Ian Flynn and Tracy Yardley, bringing an unpredictable energy to a corner of the Sonic universe already buzzing with colorful personalities. Across a compact but memorable handful of appearances, Bean shares the page with fan favorites like Blaze the Cat, Cream the Rabbit, and the ever-loyal Cheese the Chao, as well as the imposing Bark — fitting company for a character who clearly thrives in chaotic, action-packed surroundings. Six appearances may be a slim count, but in the world of comics, sometimes it's the wildcards who leave the biggest impression.