The Tick's 20th Anniversary

The Tick, a parody superhero best remembered for his short lived animated TV show in the mid 90's, is celebrating his 20th Anniversary. Originally created as a mascot for New England Comics, the company recently re-imagining the "Mighty Blue Justice" by having 30 different comic creators, including St. Louis' Matt Kindt, tell new stories for "The Tick's 20th Anniversary Special Edition" comic. Unfortunately, those sold out faster than we were expecting, but don't fret because this week sees the release of "The Tick's Comic Con Extravaganza."

More on the "Extravaganza" in a second. First let's do a little more refreshing on this one-of-a kind superhero. The Tick is known for fighting a rouge gallery that rivals both Batman and Spider-man, with villains such as Chairface Chippendale, The District Manager and The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight. In order to battle these meanies, the Tick enlisted sidekick Arthur, as well as The Caped Wonder and Man-Eating Cow, and all have survived some pretty wacky adventures.

Let's watch one such adventure as The Tick comes up with his catch phrase:



With this years San Diego Comic con coming up July 26 - 29, "Tick's Comic Con Extravaganza" should be the perfect comic to get you in the convention mind set.

Spooooon!

-Jon