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Dark Gaia is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. It is a malevolent primordial deity residing beneath the surface of Sonic's World which instigates corruption and the supposed destruction of the world.[1] It has been in an eternal conflict with Light Gaia. Together, they maintain a cycle of destruction and rebirth of the planet.
History
Past
According to Professor Pickle, Dark Gaia has throughout history caused Sonic's World to break up into fragments every ten thousand years.[1]
Shattered World Crisis
When the Shattered World Crisis occurred, Dark Gaia was believed to be the cause of it. However, Tikal indicated that the breaking of Sonic's World following the Super Genesis Wave was an acceleration of Dark Gaia's natural cycle, which happened prior to its proper time. Additionally, portions of the creature's energy began seeping through the cracks in the planet, and some coalesced into Dark Gaia Creatures.[1][2]
Powers and abilities
Dark Gaia is capable of exerting its essence as a corruptive, yet potent energy gas referred to as Dark Gaia Energy. This energy is capable of causing mutations at night, blocking spirits, and enhancing negative feelings.[1][3][4] When coalescing, it can also create hostile monsters.[5]
Trivia
- Dark Gaia was first mentioned in the Archie Comics in Sonic the Hedgehog #197, though it did not make an appearance and was only referred to as "it"; this is likely because the story in which it was featured in was merely a promo for Sonic Unleashed. It was first in Sonic the Hedgehog #259 that Dark Gaia made an appearance in the Archie Comics as an illustration in the Gaia Manuscripts.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sonic the Hedgehog #259, "The Chase: Part Two"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #63, "The Great Chaos Caper Part One: On the Hunt"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #263, "Waves of Change - Part Four: Divine Waters"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #73, "Spark of Life Part Three"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #262, "Waves of Change Part Three: Terror in the Deep"