Tails
Creation & Design
Tails was created by Sega as a sidekick for Sonic the Hedgehog, designed to appeal to younger audiences with his cute appearance and ability to fly.Early Years
Tails made his debut in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series and quickly became a fan favorite, appearing in various spin-off games and media.Character Development
Over the years, Tails has evolved from a sidekick to a fully-fledged hero in his own right, often taking on leadership roles and showcasing his intelligence and bravery.Cultural Reception
Tails has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his character development and role in the Sonic franchise.Character Details
Real Name:
Miles Prower
Aliases:
Tails
Species:
Fox
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose
Abilities:
Flight, Super Speed, Intelligence
Equipment:
Tornado Plane, Various gadgets
Weight:
40lbs
Height:
3' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
orange
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1st appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog in a comic book
1st cover appearance of Dr. Robotnik
Prototype of Tails, what appears to be a female character
Promotional mini-comic publicizing the release of the 1991 Sega Genesis game (distribution channel unknown, not Mean Machine or Disney Adventures magazines)
20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom
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1st appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog in a comic book
1st cover appearance of Dr. Robotnik
Prototype of Tails, what appears to be a female character
Promotional mini-comic publicizing the release of the 1991 Sega Genesis game (distribution channel unknown, not Mean Machine or Disney Adventures magazines)
20-pages, glossy cover, approximately 7 inches from top to bottom
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2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
Mini-comic distributed with the Sega video game
8-page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog #0 (1993)
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2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
Mini-comic distributed with the Sega video game
8-page preview of Sonic the Hedgehog #0 (1993)
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Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
A preview of this issue was included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega video game
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Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog limited series
2nd appearance of Sonic the Hedgehog
1st appearance of Tails
A preview of this issue was included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega video game
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Mean Machines edition
Reprint of Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance included with Mean Machines #16 (January 2024) published in the United Kingdom
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Mean Machines edition
Reprint of Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance included with Mean Machines #16 (January 2024) published in the United Kingdom
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Premiere issue of a three-part series
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Issue #2 in a three-part series
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Final issue in a three-part series
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Back-up story featuring Tails
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Variant cover art by Edwin Huang
Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees
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Variant cover art by Edwin Huang
Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees
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Spencers exclusive
Spencers is a chain of 600 stores found in North American shopping malls that sell t-shirts, gag gifts and other pop culture non-essentials aimed at a younger demographic
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Spencers exclusive
Spencers is a chain of 600 stores found in North American shopping malls that sell t-shirts, gag gifts and other pop culture non-essentials aimed at a younger demographic
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Variant foil-stamped cover by Adam Bryce Thomas
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Variant cover art by Pat Spaziante
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
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Variant cover art by Pat Spaziante
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game that was released on June 23, 1991
This issue was published exactly 30 years after the game's release on the very same month and day
IDW ⋅ 2022
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30th anniversary of Tails who was introduced in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 video game (October 1992)
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30th anniversary of Tails who was introduced in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 video game (October 1992)
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