The Tick

A minor but memorable corner of the DC Universe, The Tick made their debut in 1989's Superman #27 — a Copper Age entry point into the world of the Man of Steel, brought to life by the accomplished team of Roger Stern and Kerry Gammill. Over a publishing span stretching all the way to 2023, this character has kept remarkably distinguished company, sharing pages with Superman, Batman, Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, and Arthur across titles like Action Comics Weekly, Adventures of Superman, and Superman itself. With 23 catalog appearances and at least one collector-recognized key issue to their name, The Tick represents exactly the kind of deep-cut DC discovery that rewards the dedicated reader willing to dig past the headliners.