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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

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New England Comics Newsletter #14
 
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1st appearance of The Tick

New England Comics Newsletter #15

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1986

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New England Comics Newsletter #15
 
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2nd appearance of Tick

New England Comics Newsletter #16

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1986

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New England Comics Newsletter #16
 
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3rd appearance of Tick

The Tick #1

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1988

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The Tick #1
 
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Special edition, limited to 5,000 numbered copies

The Tick #1

Reprint ⋅ New England Comics Press ⋅ 1988

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The Tick #1
 
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Reprint of the limited Special Edition, first appearance of The Tick in standard comics, released three months prior to this issue

Copyright information indicates this is a first printing, second edition

The Tick #2

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1988

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The Tick #2
 
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First die-cut cover

The Tick #4

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1989

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The Tick #4
 
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1st appearance of Arthur

Complete issue includes poster

Tales Too Terrible To Tell #1

New England Comics Press ⋅ 1989

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Tales Too Terrible To Tell #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

Tick Anniversary Special Edition, The #1

New England Comics Press ⋅ 2007

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Tick Anniversary Special Edition, The #1
 
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Anthology special with short stories from over 30 artists and writers

The Tick #100

New England Comics Press ⋅ 2012

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The Tick #100
 
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Team-up of Invincible and the Tick

Free Comic Book Day 2015: The Tick

Exclusive ⋅ New England Comics Press ⋅ 2015

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Free Comic Book Day 2015: The Tick
 
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Variant cover art by Duane Redhead, limited to 750 numbered copies

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

New England Comics Press ⋅ 2018

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The Tick: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive 2018 #0
 
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Blank sketch variant, limited to 250 copies

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

The Tick #0

New England Comics Press ⋅ 2018

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The Tick #0
 
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2018 San Diego Comic Con exclusive, limited to 250 copies

Usagi Yojimbo #1

SDCC ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019

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Usagi Yojimbo #1
 
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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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