Believe it or not,Sonic the Hedgehogdoes have a father, and he’s a far cry from what most fans would picture. This long-forgotten character has been cast aside over the years, but he made his debut in Archie Comics' continuity of the series and left a strong impression on readers. Even today, while he hasn’t made an appearance in some time, Sonic’s dad remains a fascinating figure from the franchise’s history.
Sonic the Hedgehog#192 features a story titled “Father and Son”, written by Ian Flynn with art by Jon Gray, in whichScourge the Hedgehogbreaks into Sonic’s house to kill him but finds a robot instead. Scourge initially mistakes him for a Metal Sonic, only for the robot to reveal that he is Sonic’s father.
The father of Sonic being a robot comes as a major surprise, yet his encounter with Scourge solidifies him as the perfect paternal figure for the Blue Blur.This comic features one of Jules Hedgehog’s best moments, cementing this overlooked character as a great dad who deserves more recognition in Sonic lore.
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Scourge’s intention upon infiltratingSonic’s family homeis to get rid of his rival once and for all, but Jules stands in his way and calls him a coward. Enraged by that insult, Scourge tries to intimidate Jules by comparing him to his own father, an alternate version of him who had perished. Rather than succumbing to fear, Sonic’s dad rises up and says,“I am not your father. I was on the front lines of the Great War. I won’t go quietly.“After Jules humbles him, Scourge flees in tears, and both Sonic and his father live to see another day.
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Unfortunately, Sonic’s father was erased by the Genesis Wave that rebootedArchie Comics' Sonic universeand omitted hundreds of characters, which means he can no longer be integrated into the franchise moving forward. As such, Jules isn’t considered to be Sonic’s actual father nowadays, though his brave demeanor lives on despite his absence from the series. Sonic continues to fight on behalf of those he loves, just as Jules stood up for him against Scourge. His father may be a mystery once more,Sonic the Hedgehog’s robot father still serves as a heartwarming depiction of the type of hero who would have raised him.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a multimedia franchise that began with Sonic the Hedgehog’s release for the Sega Genesis in 1991. The franchise follows the adventures of the titular Blue Blur, Sonic, as he fights the nefarious Dr. Eggman to protect his friends, family, and the world. The series has expanded into several video games, multiple comic book series, television shows, and a Hollywood feature film series.
