DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4 Review

 

DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4 Review

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Colorist: Matt Herms

Letterer: Becca Carey

Cover Artist: Pablo M Collar

Variant Cover Artists: Min Ho Kim & Daniele Di Nicuolo

Editors: Michael McCalister & Katie Kubert

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/$4.99 US (Card Stock)

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: August 5, 2026

 

Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor controlled two worlds. Yet they couldn't wait to outsmart each other. When Dr Eggman launched the Legion of Doom Headquarters into orbit, Lex and the Legion retreated to Sonic's world. Then, in one of life's little ironies, Lex released the Justice League heroes he had trapped in Null Space to attack Dr Eggman.

 

Dr Eggman may have robot versions of the "Doomers" at his command. But can his Metal Legion withstand the might of two worlds' heroes? And can Lex Luthor retain control of the LEXEGG Gates to hold both worlds to ransom? Let’s leap into DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4 and see!

 

Story

After Dr Eggman tried to take over Metropolis, Superman and Knuckles hunger to take him down. Sonic and his friends regularly foil Dr Eggman’s schemes. So, he suggests they take on his metal creations, while the Justice League tackles Dr Eggman. But like Lex Luthor, Dr Eggman is a global threat. And after enhancing his technology with Lex Luthor’s, Dr Eggman proves a formidable foe for Superman and his friends.

 

In DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4, the action takes place aboard Dr Eggman’s Doomegg. Yet the situation forces the heroes to think on their feet. Up until now, the friends from two worlds have paired up to meet the challenges they faced. But when the two groups combat Dr Eggman and his Metal versions of the Legion of Doom, they fall back on what has worked for them before.

 

As Sonic’s friends and the Justice League grapple with how to vanquish Dr Eggman and his metal minions, Ian Flynn’s story focuses on what Lex Luthor and Dr Eggman want. Just as they thought they could buy Catwoman and Rouge’s loyalty, the story also highlights how Lex Luthor and Dr Eggman each thought they could gain what they wanted without giving their rival an advantage. But when they struggle to achieve their objectives, the two villains reveal how vicious they can be in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4.

 

Art

Viewed from behind Dr Eggman's armored foot, Superman and Knuckles look insignificant as they hurtle toward him. Adam Bryce Thomas tilts the camera to portray Sonic and his friend defying gravity as they pursue Metal Cold. After Metal Knightfall dominates a page featuring Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow's battles with Dr Eggman, two Justice League heroes attack him on the next. Yet a two-page fish-eye view inside the Doom Egg demonstrates the perils of underestimating Dr Eggman.

 

As Matt Herms adorns the action-packed art in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4 with a vibrant palette, red, blue, green, and yellow dominate scenes. Red and blue adorn heroes and villains, unleashing yellow firepower. Yet green links Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor with John Stewart and Silver as they exert their willpower. Silver links Tails with Cyborg and Wonder Woman as they demonstrate their leadership abilities. Despite her concerns regarding his temperament, dark gray links Batman with Rouge and Shadow, as all three confront a grim reality.  

 

Becca Carey fills balloons and boxes with uppercase black letters. Intonation makes letters bold, while louder voices and laughter make them swell. Words in yellow boxes introduce the story, while white names with yellow outlines and arrows identify metal minions. Sound effects enhance this story about switching tactics to find the winning strategy. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

The introduction of their LEXEGG system can make Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor the richest people in two worlds. When properly maintained, the gateway system symbolizes cooperation between Earth and Sonic’s world. Yet when the two geniuses refuse to work together, the Justice League discovers why the interlinked dimensional gateways gave Sonic bad vibes in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #4.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: TheMetal Legion #4 Preview. 

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #3.

For what happened before that, see my review of DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #2.

For how this series started, see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #1. 

 

DC X Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #4 Preview

 

Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor couldn't wait to outsmart the other. When Dr Eggman launched the Legion of Doom Headquarters into orbit, Lex and the Legion retreated to Sonic's world. Then, in one of life's little ironies, Lex unleashed the Justice League heroes he had trapped in Null Space to attack Dr Eggman. 

Dr Eggman may have robot versions of the "Doomers" at his command. But can his Metal Legion withstand the might of two worlds' heroes? And can Lex Luthor retain control of the LEXEGG Gates, and hold both worlds to ransom?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

DC X Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #4 Preview

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Cover Artist: Pablo M. Collar

Variant Cover Artists: Min Ho Kim & Daniele Di Nicuolo

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 5 Issues

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 5, 2026

 

 

Dr. Eggman and the Metal Legion Take On Earth!

 

 

Dr. Eggman and his super-powered Metal Legion are looming unchecked over the Justice League’s Earth! It’s going to take the combined might of the Justice League, Sonic, and his many friends to challenge the mad doctor’s mechanical might! But as their battle rages in space, who is left to stop Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom?

 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #3.

For what happened before that, see my review of DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #2.

For how this series started, see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #1. 

 

  

DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #3 Preview

 

Sadly, experience has taught them to be suspicious. So, when the Justice League realizes that Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor have teamed up to link two worlds, the heroes suspect the villains are interested in more than selling tour packages and collecting tolls. Still, when the villains go on a crime spree on Sonic's Earth and the Justice League's homeworld, the heroes get hoodwinked.

Have Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor defeated Sonic's heroes and the Justice League? And can the supervillains maintain their partnership long enough to secure their double-world domination?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #3 Preview

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Cover Artist: Pablo M Collar

Variant Cover Artists: Saowee & Travis Mercer

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 5 Issues

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US

Release Date: July 1, 2026

 

 

Enter the Metal Legion!

 

 

Dr. Eggman and the Legion of Doom are victorious! The Justice League, Sonic the Hedgehog, and his friends have been banished from reality! Now nothing will stand in the way of the villains’ ambitions—including themselves! One betrayal leads to another as the villains descend into all-out war—with two worlds caught in the crossfire!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my review of DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: Metal Legion #2.

For how this series started, see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #1. 

DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 Review

 

DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 Review

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Colorist: Matt Herms

Letterer: Becca Carey

Cover Artist: Pablo M Collar

Variant Cover Artists: R1CO & Daniele Di Nicuolo

Editor: Michael McCalister

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/$4.99 US (Card Stock)

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

When extradimensional gateways appear overnight, the people on two worlds rush to use them. Heroes also reconnect. They enjoy healthy competition and help each other battle foes. Best of all, they sample each other’s baking.

 

As the Justice League wonders who created the gateways and why, two villains celebrate. Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor combined their wits and resources to link the two worlds with their Luminous Extradimensional Energized Gateway Generator system. But are the villains interested in more than generating income from tolls and tourism? And can the Justice League discover what they’re up to behind closed doors? Let’s leap into DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 and see!

 

Story

Batman may be Earth's greatest detective. But when two worlds unite, he brightens the night sky with a Shadow-signal. The Hedgehog comes to the same conclusion Batman has. Shadow agrees that teaming up with the Dark Knight aligns with their mutual interests. But unlike Superman and Knuckles, Shadow is no more in favor of joining forces with Batman than Robin is of involving him.

 

Likewise, Lex Luthor and Dr Eggman make uneasy partners in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2. Each put on a show of enjoying the money they’ll make together. But like many ambitious businesspeople, they’ve already got their exit strategies in mind. Yet Lex has one advantage over Dr Eggman. He commands the Legion of Doom. And Black Manta, Sinestro, Captain Cold, Gizmo, and Cheetah have more history with Lex than they do with the mustachioed malefactor who wants to workshop their team's name.

 

Ian Flynn interweaves the “Doomers’” exploits across two worlds, as the Justice League and Hedgehog heroes investigate. As in any surveillance operation, wheels within wheels obscure who is loyal to whom. In this fast-paced plot, the “Legionnaires” play on the locals’ fears while the heroes wonder about their goal. It's just a foretaste of what's to come, should the villains succeed in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2.

 

Art

As a mushroom-like building rises from a swamp, the Legion surrounds Lex Luthor as they contemplate the future. Despite his brave words, maintaining his pretense of a partnership is a struggle. Yet when Lex beholds his partner, his eyes bulge. Unlike the Legion of Doom, Dr Eggman wears a wide smile. Catwoman and Rouge also radiate happiness. But then, all three have everything to gain and expect to profit from other people's actions.

 

As Matt Herms fills DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 with a vibrant palette, Adam Bryce Thomas conjures glittering locales without splash pages or double-page spreads. Two lovers gaze at a romantic fountain, while a gleaming tower pairs with a radiant diamond pendant. Yet when Lex Luthor grabs the spotlight, thin panels radiate from him like the rays of the sun as he dazzles the people waiting upon his every word.

 

Becca Carey fills balloons and boxes with uppercase black letters. Intonation makes letters bold, and the words occasionally shrink, as the light-hearted story zips along faster than Flash and Sonic investigating a cold case. Big white words introduce the changing times and settings, while sound effects enhance the Legion's multipronged plan. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor hold two worlds in their hands. They have the potential to wield more power and influence than ever before. Yet as they plot and scheme against each other, they demonstrate the dangers of the LEXEGG system in DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2.

 

For how this series started, see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #1.

DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 Preview

 

When extradimensional gateways appear overnight, the people on two worlds rush to use them. Heroes from two worlds also reconnect. They team up for friendly competition and help each other battle foes. Best of all, they sample each other’s baking. 

As the Justice League wonders who created the gateways, two villains celebrate. Dr Eggman and Lex Luthor combined their wits and resources to link two worlds with their Luminous Extradimensional Energized Gateway Generator system. Are the villains interested in more than generating income from tolls and tourism? And if so, can the Justice League discover what they’re up to? 

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #2 Preview

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Colorist: Matt Herms

Letterer: Becca Carey

Cover Artist: Pablo M Collar

Variant Cover Artists: R1CO & Daniele Di Nicuolo

Editor: Michael McCalister

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/$4.99 US (Card Stock)

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

 

Dr Eggman joins the Legion Of Doom!

 

 

The worlds of the Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog have become linked! Pulling the strings is the sinister Legion of Doom with the help of their newest member: Dr. Eggman! The pit of vipers is full of treachery and deceit, but they’re even more dangerous when they set their sights on the Justice League and the Sonic Heroes! Will the villains succeed in taking out the heroes in one fell swoop!? Will both worlds fall to the Legion of Doom?!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of DC x Sonic The Hedgehog 2: The Metal Legion #1.

DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: The Metal Legion #1 Preview

 

For some visitors, a new world offers incredible shopping opportunities. Others leap at a chance to fish in unfamiliar waters. But when Sonic and the Flash share the same road, watch out! Neither hero will stop until they determine who's fastest! 

How will criminals exploit this unexpected opportunity? And how will the heroes from two worlds team up to stop them?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

DC X Sonic The Hedgehog: The Metal Legion #1 Preview

Writer: Ian Flynn

Artist: Adam Bryce Thomas

Cover Artist: Pablo M Collar

Variant Cover Artists: Adam Bryce Thomas, Serg Acuña & Min Ho Kim

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Release Date: May 6, 2026

 

The Fan-Favorite Crossover Returns!

 

The worlds of DC Comics’ Justice League and SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog collide once more in another thrilling crossover filled with action, adventure, laughs, and perils! Mysterious mechanical rings have appeared on both worlds, linking them together and leading to all things wonderful, worrisome, and weird! The heroes are happily reunited, but little do they suspect there’s a sinister origin to their reunions. 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.