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     • The Tick is named after an arachnid, much like Spider-Man.
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   Was the tick based on a comic book?

   • While some of the episodes borrowed from the original Tick comic books, many of the characters in the animated show were not in the comics, like Die Fladermaus, and American Maid. The second television show was a live-action series, where the Tick was portrayed by Patrick Warburton.

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   Who is the tick mascot?

   • The Tick is a superhero created by cartoonist Ben Edlund in 1986 as a newsletter mascot for the New England Comics chain of Boston -area comic book stores. The character is a parody of American comic book superheroes.

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   Who is the tick in the Tick series?

   • The Tick is a superhero in a blue bug suit (which may or may not be part of his body). He is the main protagonist of the Tick franchise. Arthur is the Tick's sidekick. He is formally introduced in The Tick #4, but appears as a mysterious flying figure in the background of earlier issues of that series.

   List of The Tick characters - Wikipedia

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   When did 'the tick' become a TV show?

   • The Tick and his low-rent friends were turned into an animated television show in 1994 by Fox. A similar independent comic book that satirised comic books had been turned in to a wildly successful cartoon series and toy line not too long before. Perhaps you’re familiar with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

   The Tick: The History of a Laugh-Out-Loud Superhero Satire

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   When did 'the tick' come out?

   • The character became popular and the store financed a black-and-white comic book series, with the first issue released in June, 1988, and subsequently reprinted at least nine times through the next decade, including later editions with additional content. The Tick's sidekick, Arthur, was introduced in The Tick #4 (April 1989).

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   Is the tick a real person?

   • In the original comic series, the Tick is apparently legally insane, having escaped from a mental institution near The City. In the 1994 animated series, he was assigned to protect The City after passing an official superhero initiation test.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tick_(character)Tick (character) - Wikipedia

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   The Tick is a superhero created by cartoonist Ben Edlund [1] in 1986 as a newsletter mascot for the New England Comics chain of Boston-area comic book stores. The character is a parody of American comic book superheroes.

4. tick.fandom.com › wiki › The_TickThe Tick | The Tick Wiki | Fandom

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   In the comic series, the Tick is a wacky hero who escaped from a mental hospital and started fighting crime in the City. Not much is known about The Tick's past because he is amnesiac. However, in one comic it is revealed that The Tick had a wife Cloris. He was a married man who became obsessed with trying to figure out what he wants to do most in the world. Cloris, due with her frustration with his "obsession", tries to beat some sense into him and reminds him of his responsibilities at home...

   Animated Series

   In the 1994 cartoon, the Tick's origin was considerably changed to be more appropriate for children. In an interview, the Tick recalls crashing the National Super Institutein Reno by demonstrating his nigh invulnerability in a dangerous device which explodes, destroying the entire building and leaving the judges astonished. The Tick is then assigned to the City. Like in the comics, not much is known about the Tick. He doesn't recall his own past and assumes he has always been a hero stating t...

   Live Action Series

   In the Live Action series, the Tick is found patrolling a bus station. After receiving a bus ticket to the city, it is suggested he leave because he defeated his archenemy, the coffee machine. Doing so, he meets Arthur and inadvertently causes the activation of a killer robot.

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   The Tick's appearance may be based on that of the semi-obscure comic book superhero Blue Beetle.

   The Tick made a guest appearance in Shi/Cyblade: The Battle for the Independents.

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5. www.denofgeek.com › comics › the-tick-the-history-ofThe Tick: The History of a Laugh-Out-Loud Superhero Satire

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   Apr 4, 2019 · The Tick was comic books turned surreal, with the lead character spouting incomprehensible “speeches” and besting “supervillains” with the help of “super friends” who were all dumbed ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_The_Tick_charactersList of The Tick characters - Wikipedia

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   Arthur is the Tick's sidekick. He is formally introduced in The Tick #4, but appears as a mysterious flying figure in the background of earlier issues of that series. Trained as an accountant, Arthur purchased his moth suit at an auction, and decided to pursue the life of a superhero (resulting in indefinite "psychiatric leave" from his accounting firm).

   Character	Notable Powers	Notes
   The Caped Wonder (a/k/a Clark ...	See-through vision, super strength, ...	A spoof of Superman.
   Captain Academia	No known powers, but he does wield a ...	Dressed in a cap and gown.
   Crime Cannibal (AKA Keith Donner)	Possesses slight superhuman strength and ...	A superhero who later poses as a ...
   Fish Boy: Lost Prince of Atlantis	Sea-animal telepathy	Fish Boy: Lost Prince of Atlantis who ...

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7. www.cracked.com › article_42907_spoon-an-oralSpoon! An Oral History of ‘The Tick’ - Cracked.com

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Debuting on September 10, 1994, The Tick was a superhero parody that began as a black-and-white comic book by a young visionary named Ben Edlund.

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8. bamsmackpow.com › posts › how-to-read-ben-edlund-sHow to read Ben Edlund's The Tick - Bam Smack Pow

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Published by NEC (New England Comics), originally a Boston-based comic book store, he has since been adapted into three different TV shows. Ben Edlund, the creator of The Tick wrote and drew...

9. comicvine.gamespot.com › the-tick › 4005-40485The Tick (Character) - Comic Vine

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   While some of the episodes borrowed from the original Tick comic books, many of the characters in the animated show were not in the comics, like Die Fladermaus, and American Maid.