Update []:
In September, Sega and DC lifted the lid on a brand new comic collaboration transporting Team Sonic to the famous superhero universe. We’ve seen some teasers so far, and now we’ve been given what’s apparently a “first look”.
The art below is what fans can expect to be applied to this crossover series. Once again, it will be penned by Ian Flynn. It’s also been confirmed the illustrations will be done by Adam Bryce Thomas (Archie Comics’ Sonic the Hedgehog comic) - with the cast of Sonic taking on the identity of all sorts of heroes.
Here’s a look at the kind of art you can expect (via Discussing Film):
You can learn more about this new crossover in our original story below:
Original Story:
Update [Tue 24th Sep, 2024 17:45 BST]:
Sega and DC Comics have elaborated on their upcoming "partnership" and it involves monthly crossover comics between DC and the Blue Blur.
From March 2025, comics penned by Archie Comics writer Ian Flynn will be published all the way through to 2026. These will feature iconic Sonic characters in various DC roles — Shadow as Batman, Sonic as The Flash, Silver as Green Lantern, Amy as Wonder Woman, Knuckles as Superman, and Tails as Cyborg.
Some interesting choices there. But seriously, no Rouge as Batgirl, Sega? It's right there. Anyway, DC and Sega will also be releasing other merchandise and collaborations throughout the project, so stay tuned for more info on that.
Original article [Sun 22nd Sep, 2024 11:30 BST]:
The dark knight Batman this week is celebrating his 85th birthday, and in an interesting little crossover, Sega has teamed up to commemorate his origin. It's not clear if this could lead to more, but the DC Comics description of this same video calls it a "partnership". The following description is also attached:
"The shadows hold the key for what lies ahead...Happy Batman Day!"
This short video is also a bit of promotion for the upcoming release Sonic X Shadow Generations, which will arrive on the Nintendo Switch and many other platforms next month on 24th October.
When the latest Sonic game arrives on Switch, players can look forward to a whole new experience as Shadow the Hedgehog. In our 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we even went as far as calling Shadow's new outing a "love letter to Sonic Adventure 2".
What do you think of the above animated short? Looking forward to Sonic X Shadow Generations? Let us know in the comments.
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I would kill if sega and dc would make this a short AU collab of some kind, be it in the form of a short or even better a comic! It would be so awesome.
Edit: I got my wish!
Wow, Batman is 85 and still fighting crime. Villains beware the masked crusader and his cane of justice.
Cool. We really need a collab with Batman and Solid Snake.
Didn't see it coming as much as it makes sense for Shadow to interpret Batman and yes please to a collab of some kind as @Snatcher has already mentioned, like what we're finally seeing between Mickey Mouse and co. and Marvel on Topolino, the weekly comic publication of the former here in Italy (and also Mickey's Italian name) - of course it wouldn't be as easy to make it happen considering they're IPs from different companies unlike what I mentioned, but still!
@DripDropCop146
Batman kicking ass while being old has been a thing for a very long time though, he even has a cane in Batman Beyond.
@SalvorHardin Hah, I know. It's all good. Batman is a cool character.
They need to make a game with these two. Batman does his detective work and Shadow can show the bad guys HIS REAL POWER 😆
@JohnnyMind I don't see it personally. Shadow is an anti-hero and Batman is very much a hero. The only thing they have in common is brooding. But then again that is the version of Batman everyone loves now.
I miss the more lighter Batman. Not the overly serious Batman we got now. In trying to make him so hyper realistic these days to be more grounded, studios have robbed the character of the fantastical elements of his universe.
Like seriously, ever since Nolan hit the world with a "grounded" Batman, is been nothing but the most select few of his rogue gallery who can fit the dark and gritty bill.
I wish the people didn't just want a dark gritty "realistic" take on Batman because I want to see villains who got the short end of the stick from before make a grand return to the big screen.
Mr. Freeze, Poision Ivy. There other characters too, like Clayface who can be a good villian too. I just miss when Batman's universe wasn't so super dark these days in attempt to be "real".
And it just sucks, because I feel like you don't have to make a dark edgy realistic Batman or else people won't watch it. I can just enjoy a story of Batman trying to fight a guy who can freeze things because there is more to Mr.Freeze than his powers. It's a story of man trying to save his wife.
And that can be just as good on the big screen too.
Oh? Shadow does a pretty good Batman impersonation at first glance. Would be nice to see more : )
Curious how long that existed as fan art before official..
@Fangleman32 It's also fans not growing out of the things they were into when they were 12. There's a ton of lighter Batman out there, if you read comics or watch cartoons. A lot of it is aimed more at five year olds than 12 year olds though. Its definitely funny to me that so much Batman and even Superman is not at all for children.
... especially Superman. I don't know to me that dude is a kid's fantasy when they don't want to eat their vegetables.
@Fangleman32 I can see where you're coming from even though I don't fully agree (as much as I'd also love to see the lighter Batman, more villains etc. back personally I enjoy the more serious versions as well in their own way) and to be fair I was also thinking about Shadow fitting purely aesthetically compared to other Sonic characters - while a character has to fit in some ways for such a crossover to make sense, it doesn't have to do so in every aspect.
@Fangleman32 Now you got me thinkin' about the 1960's Batman live-action tv show. Which wasn't a cartoon really but was still one of the "lighter" adaptations of Batman, albeit a little campy, but that's part of the charm though.
Makes me wonder if the upcoming Sonic IDW crossover is with Batman or just DC in general. The official Twittter post showing this video even has the hashtag #DCxSonic.
@DanijoEX-the-Pierrot Thanks. I agree. I couldn't find the right word. I guess I'd like a movie more in tone with Batman: TAS. The show managed to mix in those fantastical elements, while also giving you a drama you can be engaged with a bit of camp on the side.
But I'd also would be fine with a even more campy Batman.
@JohnnyMind That's fine, but I guess for me there can be a breaking point when a movie is taking itself far too serious when it comes to the character.
Im not saying you can't have a serious Batman, I guess Im saying he doesn't have to be a hyper realistic very dark and gritty to seem grounded.
Honestly shadow is the only sonic character who fits this, who would the other characters be? (Rouge cat woman?)
Shatman is now officially a thing.
Batman vs Elmer Fudd was a great one-shot comic, this could definitely work too.
"This is where I watched my parents die, Knuckles"
@Coolmusic I’m curious what the crossover will be as well. I’ve had a subscription since the IDW series started (just got issue 73 in the mail Friday) and been enjoying it.
this collab is actually insane tho
Shadow of the Bat
Batman and Shadow eh.....
....
SHADMAN?!! D:
Maybe Sonic as Superman because he can be Super Sonic, and Superman can run,fly as fast as the Flash the fastest man alive. 🏃
@Gamergirl4 Other than Rouge as Catwoman there's at the very least also Eggman as the Penguin - after all we've seen him run a business as a cover in Colors so he fits also in that sense other than aesthetically!
@ukiuki "This is where I watched Maria die, Knuckles".
85 years, does that mean the original batman is now in public domain?
I've always wanted a Flash/Sonic crossover!!!
@ralphdibny : You are in luck.😉
I'm a DC comics fangirl before a lot of other things, so this is a huge deal. Absolutely bonkers and I am here for it.
Knux as Supes makes perfect sense. Knuckles is the last of the Echidnas, and guardian of the Master Emerald, and Superman is the Last Son of Krypton. Plus, I liked the Fleischer Superman Cartoons from the 1940s.
Of course by expanding to other DC characters it's much easier to find fitting roles for all the main Sonic characters (including Silver surprisingly enough - absolutely welcome though in my book).
Anyway, looking forward to the comics first and foremost and seeing what else they'll come up with other than those!
my question now is
who will be the villains?
With Tails as Cyborg, I can only say this once: Boo-yah!
Those images look too much like bland stock art like coloring book level stock art not comic book level art, they should at least look as good if not better than the IDW comics.
Now we just need to see Eggman as Lex Luthor and Rouge as Catwoman.
@Coolmusic actually Rogue is Batgirl. Knuckles said that in Sonic Adventure 2.
^Yeah but we are talking stronger comparisons here then just being 'Batgirl'. It makes more sense having her as Catwoman considering their shared love of jewelry, seductive attitudes & designs, thievery, and grey area nature.
The Tails and Amy designs are particularly good! I didn’t think I’d be into this, but yep
This…doesn’t really work…
@MysteryCupofJoe That would be amazing! A villain like Hush or Poison Ivy would work so well in the MGS universe
@DripDropCop146 That is where the idea of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy came from in Spongebob, it's a parody of 60's Batman where they're retired, elderly superheroes.
Batman: This is where I watched my parent's die, Shadow.
Shadow: hmph Weak.
I thought that was Candice Patton in the YT video
Capecrap and crossovers. Two things we need less of.
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