Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles Anniversary

Writers: Ian Flynn and Gale Galligan
Artists: Aaron Hammerstrom and Thomas Rothlisberger
July 7, 2026

Knuckles the Echidna: guardian of the Master Emerald, defender of Angel Island, last of his kind, and—let’s face it—Sonic’s most stubborn friend. But what happens when the legendary protector meets a young, self-doubting would-be guardian in need of a mentor?
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In this heartfelt, action-packed special, Knuckles takes on his toughest mission yet: mentorship. As he trains Trip, a new guardian-in-the-making, Knuckles faces his past, confronts what it truly means to protect, and proves that strength isn’t just in the fists—but in character.