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.
