Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles Anniversary Special (IDW Publishing, 2026)

Celebrate 30 years of echidna excellence with the ultimate Knuckles adventure! Knuckles the Echidna: guardian of the Master Emerald, defender of Angel Island, lone wolf, and-let's face it-Sonic's most stubborn frenemy. But what happens when the legendary protector meets a young, self-doubting would-be guardian in need of a mentor? In this heartfelt, action-packed special, Knuckles takes on his toughest mission yet: teaching. As he trains Trip, a new guardian-in-the-making from Sonic Superstars, Knuckles faces his past, confronts what it truly means to protect, and proves that strength isn't just in the fists-but in character. Collects Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles 30th Anniversary.