Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary isn't until 2026, but it appears Sega is already making plans for the occasion.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is nearly here ... Naturally, the cartridge is housed in an actual custom Sega Genesis box art package.

Although Sonic's 35th Anniversary is still a year out, a new Sega product may give fans a glimpse of what to expect in 2026.

DC Comics and Sega have released a first look at their Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series ... we get some incredibly cool art like Shadow and Batman racing on motorcycles ...

The latest installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog ... art, and it’s available to pre-order now. The franchise is based on the hit video game series, which originally debuted on the Sega Genesis.