Sonic X is an American comic book series published by Archie Comics, based on the anime series of the same name. Like Archie's other title, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic X features Sega's mascot video game character Sonic the Hedgehog. It began in November 2005 and was originally meant to be a four-part series. However, due to the positive reaction to the series' announcement, it was extended to ongoing status before the first issue premiered. As the comic is American-based, it is closer to the English dub of Sonic X. Although it was usually written by Joe Edkin and penciled by Tim Smith III, other stencilers such as Tracy Yardley and David Hutchinson have been featured.