Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)

Sonic the Hedgehog is the main protagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by IDW Publishing. A blue hedgehog gifted with super speed, Sonic uses his abilities to protect the world from anyone who poses a threat, namely Dr. Eggman.

Appearance
Sonic is an anthropomorphic hedgehog with blue fur that covers most of his body, peach skin that covers his arms, muzzle and torso, and emerald-green eyes. He has six quills on his head, two spines protruding from his back and a short tail.

He wears two light-weight, hyper friction resistant red sneakers with a white strap, cuffs, gray soles and a gold buckle, and a pair of white gloves with sock-like cuffs on his hands.

History
Sonic spent many years of his life battling against his arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, and his forces for the fate of the world. Along the way, he has met many friends, rivals and other enemies. After one of Sonic and Eggman's more recent battles, the doctor disappeared without any trace.

Some time after, Sonic had noticed a local town under attack from a Badnik force. He quickly rushed to their aid, helping to trash many of the the robots. He soon came across Egg Hammers who were able to put the pressure on the hedgehog. Fortunately, Sonic's best friend Tails was able to step in and help handle the rest of the Badniks. Tails confided in Sonic that the Badniks had been undergoing much more coordinated attacks following Eggman's absence. Realizing there could be something controlling them, Sonic remained determined to take care of the rest of the Badniks like he always had. Sonic set off in his new quest while Tails remained behind to help the residents of the town to rebuild.

Personality
Sonic is a carefree spirit with a strong sense of justice. He is always prepared to put his life on the line to protect others but does find the fun in fighting evil unlike most others. He can be quite egotistical and sometimes lazy but Sonic's pure heart has proven to be his biggest trait.

Powers and abilities
Sonic's trademark ability is his super speed. He can travel up to speeds surpassing Mach 1 and he utilizes this in hand-to-hand combat. This gives him quick reflexes. He is also very agile and can perform extreme acrobatic skills. Sonic is capable of rolling into a concussive ball to attack enemies, allowing him to perform moves such as the Spin Attack or the Rolling Combo.

Miles "Tails" Prower
Tails is Sonic's best friend and they are as close as brothers. Tails is one of the first allies Sonic made and they have stuck together ever since. While Tails has spent quite a bit of his life depending on Sonic's guidance, he has grown up to be quite independent in his own way.