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

Sonic the Hedgehog

Archie 1992 Vol. 1
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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

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

Sega 1994 Vol. 1
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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

Tails #1

Archie 1995 Vol. 1
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Premiere issue of a three-part series

Tails #2

Archie 1996 Vol. 1
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Issue #2 in a three-part series

Tails #3

Archie 1996 Vol. 1
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Final issue in a three-part series

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Back-up story featuring Tails

Sonic the Hedgehog #1

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Variant cover art by Edwin Huang

Tidewater 2018 convention exclusive, given away to VIP attendees

Sonic the Hedgehog #7

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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

30th anniversary of Tails who was introduced in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 video game (October 1992)

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