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
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
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Tick
The Tick #1
New England Comics Press
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1988
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Vol. 1
Limited: 5,000
Special edition
The Tick #1
New England Comics Press
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1988
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Vol. 1
Variant
Reprint of the limited Special Edition, first appearance of The Tick in standard comics
Copyright information indicates this is a first printing, second edition
Reprint of the limited Special Edition, 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
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1988
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Vol. 1
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
Free Comic Book Day 2015: The Tick
New England Comics Press
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2015
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Vol. 1
Exclusive
Limited: 750
Variant cover art by Duane Redhead
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
Variant cover art by Ian Nichols
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive, offered by New England Comics
Variant cover art by Ian Nichols
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive, offered by New England Comics
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