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
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Tick in a newspaper comic strip
New England Comics Newsletter #15
New England Comics Press
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1986
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Tick
New England Comics Newsletter #16
New England Comics Press
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1986
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Tick
Value unknown
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
Value unknown
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
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1988
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Vol. 1
Special
Limited: 5,000
1st appearance of the Tick in a comic book - preceded by a black and white ashcan and a gold-colored ashcan
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
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1988
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Vol. 1
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
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
First die-cut cover
The Tick #4
New England Comics Press
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1989
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Arthur
Complete issue includes poster
Tales Too Terrible To Tell #1
New England Comics Press
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1989
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Vol. 1
Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
Collection of pre-code horror stories from publishers, Stanley Morse, Toby and Superior
4-page original story featuring The Tick
Tick Anniversary Special Edition, The #1
New England Comics Press
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2007
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Vol. 1
Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers
Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers
The Tick #100
New England Comics Press
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2012
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Vol. 1
Team-up of Invincible and the Tick
2018 San Diego Comic Con exclusive
The Tick: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive 2018 #0
New England Comics Press
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2018
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Vol. 1
Limited: 250
Blank sketch variant
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
2019 San Diego Comic Con exclusive featuring a team-up of the Tick and Usagi Yojimbo, cover only
2019 San Diego Comic Con exclusive featuring a team-up of the Tick and Usagi Yojimbo, cover only
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