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Review: Sonic the Hedgehog x DC – Metal Legion #1

Jonathan reviews Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #1, a Sonic/DC crossover follow-up to the Sonic/Justice League story.

He notes Ian Flynn returns as writer and an artist with the last name Thomas provides strong, Sonic-authentic art.

The plot centers on portals reopening between the Sonic and DC universes as Sonic’s team and the Justice League reunite, leading to frequent team-ups and light character moments, including a standout Shadow/Robin interaction.

Jonathan says prior reading isn’t necessary to enjoy it, and the antagonist reveal is unsurprising.

He praises vibrant, well-balanced coloring, dynamic action, and expressive faces, while noting DC characters sometimes look odd or too “Sonic-like.” Overall, he recommends the issue as a fun, not-too-serious crossover.

00:00 Quick Intro

00:22 Creators And Setup

01:07 Story And Team Ups

03:02 Villains Reveal

03:21 Art Strengths And Weaknesses

04:55 Coloring And Action

06:07 Final Thoughts And Recommendation

06:40 Wrap Up

DC Connect April Preview: July Releases, Dark Knights of Steel II and Superman 2026 Annual

Jonathan reviews DC Connect for April, previewing DC Books shipping in July, highlighting Dark Knights of Steel II by Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt as a major standout and noting its Arthurian-style Elseworlds approach and expansion with the Aquaman spinoff Dark Knights of Steel: Heir to the Sea #1.

He also spotlights the DCKO epilogue in Superman 2026 Annual: Year 1000 #1, where Superman, after becoming King Omega and going missing, uses Time Trapper’s powers to repair a Darkseid-infected future as his powers fade.

He mentions continued releases for the Absolute line (Batman, Catwoman, Superman, Wonder Woman) and other ongoing titles (Batman by Fraction and Jimenez, Detective Comics, Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Green Lantern/Corps), expresses mixed interest in DC Next Level previews, and notes a Hawkgirl summer special and DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #3.

00:00 July DC Connect Overview

00:11 Dark Knights of Steel Returns

00:48 Superman Year 1000 Setup

01:58 Absolute Universe Check In

03:10 DC Next Level Impressions

03:42 Mainline Ongoings Roundup

04:20 Summer Specials and Sonic

04:59 Steel Tie Ins and Aquaman

06:00 Wrap Up and Top Picks

Jonathan reviews Marvel’s July 2026 solicitations, spotlighting DNX #1 (of 5) “The X-Virus Unleashed” by Jed McKay and Federico Vicentini, teasing an X-Men/Fantastic Four crossover and the White Beast’s plan to unleash the X-Virus, plus connected and blind-bag variant covers.

He notes other key releases including Avengers: Armageddon #2 (of 5), the Hellfire Gala as a murder mystery, Mr. Fantastic #1 focusing on the Reed Richards/Doctor Doom rivalry, Queen in Black #2 (of 5) and tie-ins, Marvel Swimsuit Special, Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #1 (of 5), Spider-Man/Punisher, Doom Quest #3 (of 10), Gambit: Wanted #1 (of 5), Hulk War teased for 2027, several What If? one-shots, X-Men ’97 Season Two #2 (of 5), Marvel Zero collecting FCBD material, Rocket Raccoon’s 50th anniversary issue, and licensed Alien/Predator/Star Wars titles.

He says he’s most looking forward to DNX and Avengers: Armageddon, and may try the retro-covered Uncanny X-Men alien story.

00:00 July 2026 Marvel Preview

00:42 DNX and X Virus Setup

02:22 Blind Bags and Variant Covers

02:55 Events and One Shots Roundup

04:05 Spider Doom and Gambit

04:52 What Ifs and Jeff the Shark

05:20 X Men Line and 97 Season 2

06:03 Core Marvel and Marvel Zero

07:16 Magic Corner and Rocket Anniversary

07:42 Licensed Comics Star Wars Talk

08:39 Wrap Up Picks and Sign Off

Jonathan reviews The Amazing Spider-Man #28 (Legacy 992) as a pickup tied to the marketing and buildup toward Amazing Spider-Man #1000, with Joe Kelly and Cory Smith featured.

He praises Kelly’s spot-on Spider-Man voice that balances Peter Parker’s humor and everyday problems with bigger interdimensional events, and notes brief appearances from characters like the Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange that don’t feel overwhelming.

The issue resolves a time-loop plot from earlier, serving as a wrap-up before the next arc. He finds the art and colors generally strong, with minor nitpicks such as an odd-looking eye in one panel and some sparse, low-detail cityscapes (notably Times Square).

The ending introduces a new hero who offers Peter encouraging advice, and teases follow-ups in issue #29 involving “mushrooms” as the series nears the milestone #1000.

00:00 Intro and Pickup

00:44 Creators and Story Feel

01:33 Time Loop Wrap Up

02:03 Art and Cityscapes

04:04 Ending Advice Scene

04:43 Next Issue Tease

04:58 Road to Issue 1000

05:13 Final Sign Off

Jonathan reviews DC Comics solicitations for June 2026, highlighting key releases and what he’s most excited to read.

He notes the Summer of Supergirl Special (June 24) featuring Supergirl facing Lobo in Midvale, and Superman #39 continuing the fourth wall-breaking Superboy Prime storyline.

He focuses on Supergirl: Survive (June 3), set on Krypton amid Zod’s crackdown and a burning planet, with Kara and infant Ka-Kal trapped in a prototype rocket, and wonders if it’s an Elseworlds-style story.

Other picks include Lobo #4, Absolute Batman (with Two-Face), Absolute Catwoman #1 with writing credited to Scott Snyder and She Grayson, Absolute Green Arrow #2, Batman #10 by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, Green Lantern #36 and Green Lantern Corps #17 versus the Manhunters, Bizarro: Year None #2, DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: The Metal Legion #2, a Lobo #1 reprint, and an oversized work-in-progress edition of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

00:00 June 2026 Solicits Intro

00:12 Summer of Supergirl

00:27 Superboy Prime Returns

00:50 Supergirl Survive Preview

02:05 Absolute Universe Updates

02:54 Mainline DC Highlights

03:13 Lanterns Bizarro and Sonic

03:46 Reprints and Collected Editions

04:26 Wrap Up and Picks

Jonathan previews Marvel’s June solicits, highlighting Avengers: Armageddon #1 (June 10) by Chip Zdarsky, focused on Red Hulk’s global rampage and a universe-changing event teased in Free Comic Book Day. He also notes Queen in Black #1: Hell on Earth (listed for July 1) featuring Knull, Hela, symbiotes, and the Son of Venom. Other callouts include DoomQuest #2 (June 24) with Doctor Doom time-displaced without armor, X-Men ’97 Season 2 #1 (June 3), Bishop #1 with a Skottie Young variant, new What If? one-shots (Thor with the symbiote suit; Cyclops staying with Madelyne Pryor), Iron Man #6 crossing with Spider-Man, Fantastic Four #12 involving aliens attacking Earth in ancient Rome, plus various Marvel, Godzilla, Predator/Alien, and Star Wars titles. His main standouts are Avengers: Armageddon and Fantastic Four #12.

00:00 June Marvel Preview

00:06 Avengers Armageddon Hype

01:22 Queen in Black Event

02:27 Doom Quest Time Travel

03:11 X-Men 97 and Bishop

04:14 What If One Shots

04:49 More June Highlights

05:33 Sentry and Knights Notes

06:23 Star Wars and Wrap Up

06:52 Final Picks and Sign Off