The Justice League's roster of allies is impressive, ranging from Godzilla and King Kong to He-Man. But when speed is paramount, only one hero fits the bill: Sonic the Hedgehog. DC and IDW Publishing have teamed up for DC x Sonic the Hedgehog, a crossover event you won't want to miss.

Explore the captivating artwork below in our slideshow gallery previewing DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1:

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 Preview Gallery

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DC x Sonic the Hedgehog is brought to you by Sonic veterans Ian Flynn (writer) and Adam Bryce Thomas (artist). The first issue boasts cover art by Pablo M. Collar and Ethan Young.

This epic crossover begins with Darkseid's invasion of the Sonic universe. Sensing immense power, he threatens to conquer a new dimension. The Justice League and Team Sonic must unite to stop this ultimate evil.

This collaboration extends beyond the comic, as Warner Bros. and Sega partner for a line of exclusive Target merchandise. The initial release includes T-shirts and hoodies featuring Shadow the Hedgehog as Batman.

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos Controller Shadow X Batman Youth Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Shadow x Batman Shirt

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos Controller Shadow X Batman Youth Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

$17.99 at Target

DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 races into comic shops Wednesday, March 19th.

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