The Tick Special Edition

A two-issue special from New England Comics that kicked off the enduring adventures of the big blue superhero, The Tick. Written and drawn by creator Ben Edlund, this 1988 debut introduced the absurd, nigh-invulnerable hero and his peculiar supporting cast with a satirical, offbeat sensibility. It set the tone for the character's later cult-favorite comic series and animated adaptation, establishing a beloved spoof of the superhero genre.