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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New England Comics Newsletter #14

New England Comics Press 1986 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Tick in a newspaper comic strip

New England Comics Newsletter #15

New England Comics Press 1986 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Tick

New England Comics Newsletter #16

New England Comics Press 1986 Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Tick

The Tick #1

New England Comics Press 1988 Vol. 1
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This edition is an ashcan that precedes the first comic book appearance of the Tick and is a preview of The Tick #1

Due to its printing method, it is relatively easy to counterfeit

The Tick #1

New England Comics Press 1988 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Tick in a comic book - preceded by a black and white ashcan and a gold-colored ashcan

The Tick #1

New England Comics Press 1988 Vol. 1
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First issue of the ongoing series that is not a limited edition

This is a reprint of the limited Special Edition (white cover) which is the first appearance of the Tick in standard comics

Copyright information indicates this is a first printing, second edition

The Tick #2

New England Comics Press 1988 Vol. 1
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First die-cut cover

The Tick #4

New England Comics Press 1989 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Arthur

Complete issue includes poster

Tales Too Terrible To Tell #1

New England Comics Press 1989 Vol. 1
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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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Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers

The Tick #100

New England Comics Press 2012 Vol. 1
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Team-up of Invincible and the Tick

The Tick #0

New England Comics Press 2018 Vol. 1
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2018 San Diego Comic Con exclusive

The Tick: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive 2018 #0

New England Comics Press 2018 Vol. 1
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Blank sketch variant

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

Usagi Yojimbo #1

IDW 2019 Vol. 1
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2019 San Diego Comic Con exclusive featuring a team-up of the Tick and Usagi Yojimbo, cover only

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