Tick, The
Creation & Design
The Tick was created by Ben Edlund as a satirical take on superhero tropes, first appearing in a self-published comic.Early Years
The Tick gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to a series of comic books, an animated television series, and a live-action adaptation.Character Development
Over the years, The Tick has evolved from a simple parody of superheroes to a beloved character with a rich history and a dedicated fanbase.Cultural Reception
The Tick has been well-received for its humor and unique take on the superhero genre, gaining a cult following.Character Details
Real Name:
The Tick
Aliases:
The Tick
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Tick's Friends, The City
Abilities:
Super strength, Enhanced durability, Acrobatics
Equipment:
Costume, Utility belt
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blue
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1st appearance of The Tick
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2nd appearance of Tick
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3rd appearance of Tick
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Special edition, limited to 5,000 numbered copies
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Special edition, limited to 5,000 numbered copies
Variant ⋅ New England Comics Press ⋅ 1988
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Reprint of the limited Special Edition, first appearance of The Tick in standard comics
Copyright information indicates this is a first printing, second edition
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Reprint of the limited Special Edition, first appearance of The Tick in standard comics
Copyright information indicates this is a first printing, second edition
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First die-cut cover
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1st appearance of Arthur
Complete issue includes poster
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1st appearance of Arthur
Complete issue includes poster
New England Comics Press ⋅ 1989
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Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
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Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
New England Comics Press ⋅ 2007
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Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers
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Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers
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Team-up of Invincible and the Tick
Exclusive ⋅ New England Comics Press ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Duane Redhead, limited to 750 numbered copies
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Variant cover art by Duane Redhead, limited to 750 numbered copies
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2018 San Diego Comic Con exclusive, limited to 250 copies
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2018 San Diego Comic Con exclusive, limited to 250 copies
New England Comics Press ⋅ 2018
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Blank sketch variant, limited to 250 copies
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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Blank sketch variant, limited to 250 copies
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Ian Nichols, limited to 500 copies
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive, offered by New England Comics
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Variant cover art by Ian Nichols, limited to 500 copies
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive, offered by New England Comics
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