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The Tick: Heroes of the City                  Comics Lot

What would The Tick be without his supporting cast? This ongoing series presents various short stories focusing on different members of the big blue hero’s universe, as well as The Tick himself. Included are tales spotlighting sidekick Arthur, who attempts to discover if he can fight crime independently; Myndi, a cheerleader who thwarts criminals by deflecting bullets with her pompoms; and The Tick, who experiences the oft-humbling life of a sidekick himself.

As is typical of other similar titles featuring Ben Edlund’s characters, humor is the main focus of this anthology series. According to the creators the series’ goal is to focus on “more offbeat episodes,” but when it comes to The Tick, it’s all relative. A variety of different writers and artists contribute to this black-and-white, bimonthly title. Published by New England Comics Press.

The Tick: Heroes of the City contains:The Tick: Heroes of the City #1
Cover by: Sean Wang

“Prologue”
Writer: Clay Griffith
Artist: Nathan MacDicken

The Tick and Arthur have an argument over Arthur’s mistreatment.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Crab King”
Writer: Clay Griffith
Artist: Nathan MacDicken

Arthur saves a cat.

“Everybody into the Pool! Wait not you.”
Writer: Clay Griffith
Artist: Gabe Crate
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

The Tick sidekicks for a “hero” named El Flamingo. He gets taken advantage of.

“Myndi: The Pompon Protector”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Sean Wang
Inker: Mike Baker

Myndi annihilates a group of criminals in close-quarters combat.
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The Tick: Heroes of the City #2
Cover by: Sean Wang

“Got Milk?”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Dave Garcia

Being a super-hero has it all over being a sidekick, that’s what Arthur discovers as he continues his solo crime-fighting!

“Rules are for State College Grads”
Writer: Clay Griffith
Artist: Gabe Crate
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

Does the Tick have what it takes to be a sidekick? Find out as he “carries the books” for that erudite do-gooder, Captain Academia.

“Gadgets make the Girl”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Nathan MacDicken

Our beautiful heroine is making things hot for criminals in the city! But can she stop the scheme of bad guys who have the hots for her?
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The Tick: Heroes of the City #3
Cover by: Sean Wang

“Evil in the New Arrival Section”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Gabe Crate
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

Does the Tick have what it takes to be a sidekick? Find out as “Gobbler Lad” and Super Pilgrim take on decadence in the City!

“Delusions of Granduer”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Dave Garcia

When a crashing Jumbo Jet threatens the city, this looks like a job for… Arthur?! Are his newfound superhoe wings atrong enough to avert this disaster? Can a 747 fly on just three of its four engines?

“Myndi the Pompon Protector”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Nathan MacDicken

Our heroine confronts the most voyeuristic villain in the City. Can she get past his nasty killer robots to punch his lights out?
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The Tick: Heroes of the City #4
Cover by: ???

“You Could be Next!”
Writer: Marc Silvia
Artist: Dave Garcia
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

When driving the highways and biways of this great nation, be wary, or… You could be next

“A Day in the Life of Crazy Blue Rocket”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Dave Garcia

Paul the Samurai’s new partner is more than a handful! But when he squares off for a rematch with Paul Bunyan the intensity gets cranked sky-high!

“The Case of the Missing Babe, Part 1”
Writer: Bryant Johnson
Artist: Gabe Crate
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

Spend a day in the life of the city’s most delusional – er – second most – no, make that third most delusional hero!

“Brunch”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Mike Oeming

A meal isn’t just a meal if there’s no sandwich!
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The Tick: Heroes of the City #5
Cover by: Sean Wang

“You Throw Yours”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Gabe Crate
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

Join The Ant when he hangs with a Hero who really knows how to stretch a buck!

“The Case of the Missing Babe, Part 2”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Dave Garcia

To stem deforestation, Ashley impersonates Babe, the buxom blue ox. Meanwhile, Paul searches for the original Babe. But how long can Ashley last before she kills herself a samurai?

“When Cows Attack”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Nathan MacDicken

“When Cows Attack,” the city calls out for a – newswoman?

“The Savage Tick”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Mike Oeming

Appearances can be deceiving.
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The Tick: Heroes of the City #6
Cover by: Sean Wang

“I’ll have to talk to my Manager”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Marc Sandroni
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

The Tick proves just how much credibility a used car salesman can have!

“They’re Cute at This Age”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Gabe Crate

Arthur has been dealing with – well – immature superheroes for years, but can he make a living at it?

“It’s not Evil, it’s Research”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Dave Garcia

Mad science isn’t quite what it used to be. But can The Tick adapt to life as a lab assistant?

“Prologue & Epilogue”
Writers: Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
Artist: Marc Sandroni
Inker: Tak Toyoshima

The Tick suspects that the UPS man is evil at 3 in the morning. Later, The Tick decides that he is rich.
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Comics lot contains: The Tick: Heroes of the City (1999).  New England Comics Press

Comics are bagged & double boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: New England Comics Press
Publication Date: 1999
Format: BW, 36 pages, Comic, 10″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics are in Fine + condition.  Very Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Tick collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly recommended.

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