Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper Issue 0

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This article is within the scope of the Tangle & Whisper series storyline revamp project. This project is updating the storyline of each issue of the IDW Tangle and Whisper mini-series, of which there are 4 in total (including #0). For participation, please check the project page.

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## Production Staff

### Cover Artist

* Tyson Hesse (regular)
* Evan Stanley (regular)
* Tracy Yardley (regular)
* Jamal Peppers (variant)

### Cover Colorist

* Tyson Hesse (regular)
* Evan Stanley (regular)
* Matt Herms (regular)

### Writer

* Ian Flynn
* David Mariotte

### Pencils

* Evan Stanley
* Adam Bryce Thomas
* Jennifer Hernandez

### Inks

* Jim Amash
* Bob Smith

### Letters

* Shawn Lee
* Corey Breen

### Colors

* Matt Herms
* Adam Bryce Thomas
* Heather Breckel

### Editor

* David Mariotte
* Megan Brown

### Special Thanks

to Anoulay Tsai, Mai Kiyotaki, Aaron Webber, Michael Cisneros, Sandra Jo, and everyone at Sega for their invaluable assistance

**Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper Issue 0** is a one-shot prequel issue to IDW Publishing's Tangle & Whisper Miniseries.

## Official Solicitation

*Fan-favorites Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf take the spotlight in this special preview for their upcoming mini-series adventure! Check out a sneak peek of their next adventure as two of the newest and already most beloved Sonic characters team-up! Also includes a recap of Season 1!*

## Synopsis

### Tangle & Whisper Exclusive Preview!

* **Writer**: Ian Flynn
* **Artist**: Evan Stanley
* **Colorist**: Matt Herms
* **Letterer**: Shawn Lee
* **Editors**: David Mariotte & Megan Brown

#### Synopsis

Tangle is swinging through the streets of her town when she meets her best friend, Jewel. She tells her that it was about time she stepped out of the Mineral Museum for a bit, though Jewel lets her know this was only due to Tangle nearly knocking over the sign above her door. Jewel warns Tangle that she will run into someone. Tangle scoffs at this thought, knowing fully well she has been swinging around the town since she and Jewel were little. As Tangle lists off how well she knows the town, she crashes into a chili dog cart. Ron, the owner of the cart, greets Tangle with an unsatisfactory look. The upside-down Tangle greets him back, asking for a couple of chili dogs to go.

Back at the Mineral Museum, Tangle has an ice pack on her head, expressing how embarrassing it was for her to run into the cart. Jewel teases her, saying the cart was out to get her by hiding behind a street lamp. Jewel then asks why Tangle has been more hyper lately as she is usually precocious. Tangle tells her that she is like this because of her adventures with Sonic the Hedgehog and his allies. She has realized how boring her life became once again after returning to her home town. Jewel reminds Tangle that she has always been like that and asks what is stopping her from going out and finding her own adventures like Sonic. Tangle states that she has thought about it but did not want to leave in case Dr. Eggman's forces attacked the town again. Jewel adds that it would be the first time she would be going solo, with Tangle expressing how she would not have Jewel to watch her back.

Suddenly, Tangle and Jewel hear a crash from outside. A frightened Jewel crouches down behind her desk, worried the Babylon Rogues have returned to town. Tangle instructs Jewel to hide while she swiftly goes off to check out the commotion. Tangle exits the museum to see Sonic running away from someone shooting at him. Tangle jumps in to protect her friend, only to see that it is Whisper attacking the hedgehog.

#### Appearances

**Characters**:

* Babylon Rogues (Mention)
* Blaze the Cat (Cameo)
* Dr. Eggman (Mention)
* Jewel (1st Appearance)
* Metal Overlord (Mention)
* Ron (1st Appearance)
* Sonic the Hedgehog (Cameo)
* Tangle the Lemur
* Whisper the Wolf

**Locations**:

* Spiral Hill Village
	+ Mineral Museum (1st Appearance)

**Items**:

* Chili dog (x2)
* Sol Emerald (Cameo)
* Variable Wispon

**Vehicles**:

* Egg Fleet (Mention)

#### Continuity

* Tangle recalls her meeting with Sonic and Blaze in *Sonic the Hedgehog* #4, "Fallout Part 4".
* Tangle recalls fighting Badniks in *Sonic the Hedgehog* #4, "Fallout Part 4".
* Tangle recalls fighting in against the Egg Fleet in *Sonic the Hedgehog* #9, "The Battle for Angel Island Part 1" to *Sonic the Hedgehog* #10, "The Battle for Angel Island Part 2".
* Tangle recalls fighting against Metal Overlord in *Sonic the Hedgehog* #11, "The Battle for Angel Island Part 3".
* Jewel recalls her encounter with the Babylon Rogues in *Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019*, "Bonds of Friendship".

### Flashbacks

* **Recap Writer**: David Mariotte
* **Recap Artists**: Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, Evan Stanley, Jennifer Hernandez, Jim Amash, and Bob Smith
* **Recap Colorists**: Matt Herms, Adam Bryce Thomas, and Heather Breckel
* **Recap Letterists**: Shawn Lee and Corey Breen

#### Synopsis

*This recap covers the events of Sonic the Hedgehog #1-#12.*
## Quotes

**Jewel**: How's your head?
**Tangle**: Not as sore as my pride. Ambushed by an stationary object. How embarrassing is that?
**Jewel**: To be fair, it was hiding in front of a street lamp. Clearly it was out to get you.
**Jewel**: Please don't tell me the Babylon Rogues came back!
**Tangle**: I'll check it out! You hide and try not to look expensive- ***haha!***
## Variant Cover Gallery

### Retailer Exclusive Covers

Retailer Exclusive -
Spencer’s
## Background Information

* This issue was offered as a free preview of the upcoming *Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper #1*.
* This issue offers a retailer exclusive "**Spencer's**" variant, much like *Sonic the Hedgehog #1*.
* The variant cover pays homage to the title screen from the original *Sonic the Hedgehog* game from 1991.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/01/25/idw-april-2019-solicits-launches-dick-tracy-forever-1-by-michael-avon-oeming/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://twitter.com/IDW\_David\_M/status/1088867027794546688

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