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'''Tangle the Lemur''' is a character from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[wikipedia:IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]]. She was first revealed on IGN.com on January 24, 2018.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/sonic-the-hedgehogs-newest-ally-is-tangle-the-ring-tailed-lemur First Look at Tangle the Lemur] - IGN (January 24, 2018)</ref>
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'''Tangle the Lemur''' is a character from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[sega:IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]]. She was first revealed on IGN.com on January 24, 2018.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180124174933/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/sonic-the-hedgehogs-newest-ally-is-tangle-the-ring-tailed-lemur}}
  
 
==Character conception==
 
==Character conception==
Tangle was conceptualized by writer [[Ian Flynn]], while artist [[Tyson Hesse]] handled the character design.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190718192025/https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/956277458495590400 Ian Flynn on Twitter] - Twitter (January 24, 2018)</ref>
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Tangle was created by [[Ian Flynn]], while [[Tyson Hesse]] drew the character design.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190718192025/https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/956277458495590400}} She was created for the comic series so the main Sonic cast could have more female characters.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617211156/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/02/15/writer-ian-flynn-discusses-giving-the-sonic-comic-series-a-fresh-start.aspx?PostPageIndex=2}} Tangle was originally going to be a Hare based on Sonic's early design, but was changed to a Lemur to separate her from [[Cream the Rabbit]].{{ref|https://archive.ph/SofZS|https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/1625290247763333123}} [[Yuji Uekawa]] did the final design for Tangle's shoes.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915181201/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-tyson-hesse/id1564623623?i=1000579525438}} Ian Flynn has also stated that her tail was inspired by the grappling hook mechanic of the [[Avatar]] in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2070GIB1lI&t=4433s}} [[David Mariotte]] said “Before she even had a name, we knew we wanted her to be like a lot of other great Sonic characters and have a special ability tied to one of her features. Think Tails or Knuckles.”{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180124174933/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/sonic-the-hedgehogs-newest-ally-is-tangle-the-ring-tailed-lemur}}
 
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==Personality and traits==
 
==Personality and traits==
Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named Jewel, who she grew up with.
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Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named [[Jewel the Beetle|Jewel]], who she grew up with. [[Aleah Baker]] confirmed that she also likes Raspberries.{{fileref|AleahBaker20230217Discord.png}}
  
 
Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses.
 
Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses.
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==History==
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Tangle the Lemur grew up in [[Spring Hill Village]] and became its hometown hero.{{ref|https://archive.is/SXBia|https://twitter.com/SEGAHARDlight/status/1277271156903550977}} She became friends with [[Jewel the Beetle]], who tried to keep her out of trouble.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019}} One day, a horde of [[Badniks]] under [[Metal Sonic]]'s control attacked Spring Hill Village. [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Blaze the Cat]] showed up to help Tangle defend the village.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 004 (IDW)}} The young lemur quickly became friends with them and help take down Metal when he began attacking [[Angel Island]].{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 009 (IDW)}}{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 011 (IDW)}} During this event, Tangle also met [[Whisper the Wolf]],{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 009 (IDW)}} who then traveled to Spring Hill Village.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019}} One day, Whisper's former friend [[Mimic]] attacked Tangle and Whisper.{{Intref|Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 1}} During this adventure, Tangle learned about Whisper's tragic past and their friendship grew deeper.{{Intref|Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 3}} Later on, Tangle and Whisper became part of a team with [[Lanolin the Sheep]], together, they are the new [[Diamond Cutters]].{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 057 (IDW)}}
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Sonic bets Tangle would love to climb the ruins of the [[Ancients]] while he was exploring the [[Starfall Islands]].
  
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==

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Tangle the Lemur
First seen: Sonic the Hedgehog #4 (2018)
Species: Lemur
Gender: Female
Age: 15Media:IDW Tangle Profile 2.jpg[1]
Height: 100cmMedia:IDW Tangle Profile 2.jpg[1]
Weight: 25kgMedia:IDW Tangle Profile 2.jpg[1]
Series: Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)
Created by: Ian Flynn and Tyson Hesse

Tangle the Lemur is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by IDW Publishing. She was first revealed on IGN.com on January 24, 2018.[2]

Character conception

Tangle was created by Ian Flynn, while Tyson Hesse drew the character design.[3] She was created for the comic series so the main Sonic cast could have more female characters.[4] Tangle was originally going to be a Hare based on Sonic's early design, but was changed to a Lemur to separate her from Cream the Rabbit.[5] Yuji Uekawa did the final design for Tangle's shoes.[6] Ian Flynn has also stated that her tail was inspired by the grappling hook mechanic of the Avatar in Sonic Forces.[7] David Mariotte said “Before she even had a name, we knew we wanted her to be like a lot of other great Sonic characters and have a special ability tied to one of her features. Think Tails or Knuckles.”[2]

Personality and traits

Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met Sonic while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named Jewel, who she grew up with. Aleah Baker confirmed that she also likes Raspberries.Media:AleahBaker20230217Discord.png[8]

Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses.

History

Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)

Tangle the Lemur grew up in Spring Hill Village and became its hometown hero.[9] She became friends with Jewel the Beetle, who tried to keep her out of trouble.[10] One day, a horde of Badniks under Metal Sonic's control attacked Spring Hill Village. Sonic the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat showed up to help Tangle defend the village.[11] The young lemur quickly became friends with them and help take down Metal when he began attacking Angel Island.[12][13] During this event, Tangle also met Whisper the Wolf,[12] who then traveled to Spring Hill Village.[10] One day, Whisper's former friend Mimic attacked Tangle and Whisper.[14] During this adventure, Tangle learned about Whisper's tragic past and their friendship grew deeper.[15] Later on, Tangle and Whisper became part of a team with Lanolin the Sheep, together, they are the new Diamond Cutters.[16]

Sonic Dash

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Sonic Frontiers

Sonic bets Tangle would love to climb the ruins of the Ancients while he was exploring the Starfall Islands.

Artwork

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References


Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics) characters
Main Sonic the Hedgehog | Miles "Tails" Prower | Knuckles the Echidna | Amy Rose | Tangle the Lemur | Whisper the Wolf | Dr. Eggman (Mr. Tinker) | Dr. Starline
Recurring Blaze the Cat | Vector the Crocodile | Espio the Chameleon | Charmy Bee | Shadow the Hedgehog | Rouge the Bat | E-123 Omega | Silver the Hedgehog | Cream the Rabbit | Gemerl | Rough the Skunk | Tumble the Skunk | Metal Sonic (Neo, Master Overlord) | Orbot | Cubot | Deadly Six (Zavok, Zazz, Zomom, Master Zik, Zeena, Zor) | Jewel the Beetle | Belle the Tinkerer | Surge the Tenrec | Kitsunami the Fennec | Lanolin
Others Elder Scruffy | Vanilla the Rabbit | Cheese | Chocola | Jet the Hawk | Wave the Swallow | Storm the Albatross | Mimic | Claire Voyance | Slinger the Ocelot | Smithy the Lion | Big the Cat | Froggy | Nite the Owl | Don the Rooster | Clutch the Opossum | Marine the Raccoon | E-117 Sigma | Mecha Sonic | Mecha Knuckles
Classic era Mighty the Armadillo | Ray the Flying Squirrel | Fang the Sniper | Bean the Dynamite | Bark the Polar Bear | Tails Doll | Metal Knuckles | Heavy King | Kip the Capybara | Witchcart | Hocke-Wulf | Bearranger | Carrottia