Black Shield (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)


 * You may be looking for the actual video game-based move. For the version of the move after the Super Genesis Wave, see Black Shield (Archie).

The Black Shield is a technique that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. It is the defense matrix utilized by Metal Sonic.

Description
When using Black Shield, Metal Sonic forms an indigo-colored octahedral energy field around him as defense. This shield is strong enough to withstand energy beams without breaking.

History
Metal Sonic used the Black Shield to defend himself from Mega Man's attacks.