Morton

This character exists primarily or exclusively within the Sonic the Comic continuity. Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.

Morton from Sonic the Comic #138. Black and white art by Richard Elson, colour by Nigel Kitching.

Morton is a dog from the Special Zone. Years ago, he was exploring in the Mandrake Swamp of Planet Meridian when he discovered Root, at the time a plant small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Root managed to attach itself to Morton's neck, and then took control of Morton's mind. It gradually grew all over Morton's body, creating a woody outer shell that Root could use as a body of its own as it attempted to conquer the planet. When Root's body was destroyed by Sonic the Hedgehog dropping a pillar on him, Morton was freed from Root's control.