Sonic the Hedgehog, The Beginning

In 2003, Archie Comics launched Sonic the Hedgehog, The Beginning, a single-issue special that served as a streamlined retelling of the classic video game character's origin. Written primarily by Michael Gallagher with art by Scott Shaw, this one-shot offered a concise, all-ages-friendly introduction to Sonic's world for a new generation of readers. As a standalone primer, it stands as a neat, self-contained entry point into the sprawling Archie Sonic universe.