The Emerald Hill Folk are a group that appears in the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions. They were based on the captive animals released from Badniks in early games of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, although not all such animals were Emerald Hill Folk. Whether living in the sky, on the run or in their natural homes, the Emerald Hill Folk are a largely peace-loving people who are greatly thankful for Sonic's protection throughout the years.