Sonic Universe

Sonic Universe is an upcoming comic title set within the Archieverse, designed to expand the horizon of the fictional universe. The first issue of this new series is to be released in comic shops February 25th, 2009, and subsequently released monthly by Archie Comics along with its counterpart title Sonic the Hedgehog. The objective of the series is to expand upon the Archieverse continuity and focus on other characters besides Sonic the Hedgehog, including Shadow and Knuckles.

The first title arc is titled "Living Weapons" and will deal with Shadow and Metal Sonic, apparently tieing in with Sonic X #40, as both Shadow and Metal Sonic will first be sent into that universe in StH #196, before being sent elsewhere and appear in SU #1.

Spoilers
Writer Ian Flynn has provided fans with numerous spoilers on his message board, including the following:


 * A major event will occur that will "be affecting the books for literally years to come."
 * Shadow the Hedgehog will be featured frequently
 * Knuckles the Echidna will be featured frequently
 * Mobius' history will be explored in greater detail
 * A new character will be introduced to the series
 * Blaze the Cat will appear in the first issue.
 * Marine the Raccoon will appear in the first issue.

Known issues
Plot: Shadow and Metal Sonic continue their series-spanning fight and wind up in a whole new dimension! And things are bound to heat up when Blaze the Cat, Marine the Raccoon and a Chaos Emerald enter the mix!
 * Issue 1 (February 25th, 2009)

Plot: It is the eve of Sonic's big confrontation with Dr. Eggman, but Shadow and Rouge have other plans. As the three of them embark on a crucial midnight raid, readers will have the opportunity to simultaneously look back on a time when Sonic and Shadow weren't so friendly as they witness the lost tale of their battle for the ARK! It's déjà vu all over again as the present and past run parallel in this high-action tale!
 * Issue 2 (March 25th, 2009)

Plot: Shadow is sent into the remote mountains to find E-102 Gamma. At the same time, Dr. Robotnik launches the over-powered E-123 Omega to hunt down and destroy the rogue robot! It's a race against time to see if Shadow can save Gamma and offer him asylum - if Gamma even wants to be saved!
 * Issue 3 (April 29th, 2009)