Sonic may be ready for a break, but the excitement never stops in these collections of the comic series in recommended reading order! The thuggish duo Rough and Tumble are back, and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones... Some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that's guaranteed to take over the world. Then, join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic's world, Tangle and Whisper, in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other's problems, or will they just make things worse? Plus, join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic's world really is. Collects issues #13-20 from volumes 4 and 5 (Infection and Crisis City) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the 2019 Annual, and the Tangle and Whisper four-issue miniseries.

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