Sonic the Hedgehog Promotional Supplement #1 – CGC 9.8 – Rare Sega Insert (Sega, 1991)

Distributed in 1991 by Sega as a promotional insert inside DC Comics

📌 Please Note: Graded CGC 9.8 with white pages. This vintage Sega insert is tough to find in high grade due to its newspaper-style stock. Encapsulated and preserved in pristine condition.

📖 Comic Details:
Sonic’s First Comic Appearance!
This rare promotional comic marked the debut of Sonic the Hedgehog in print, introducing fans to Sega’s speedy blue icon before he spun onto store shelves. Packed with early lore, this supplement was never sold in stores and only came bundled with select DC Comics issues in 1991. Features classic early artwork and tone straight from Sonic’s Genesis-era origins.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
Written & Illustrated by Francis Mao
Distributed by Sega
Printed on newsprint-style paper

🧠 Key Features:

• 1st Appearance of Sonic in Comics

• Released as an insert only — not sold separately

• Distributed with select DC Comics (1991)

• CGC 9.8 with white pages

• Highly sought-after video game collectible

• Comes sealed in CGC hard case

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A must-own for Sonic fans and vintage video game collectors alike. With nostalgic Genesis-era art and extreme rarity in high grade, this piece bridges gaming history and comic culture. One of the most iconic video game promos ever printed — and nearly impossible to find in CGC 9.8.