The Tick Omnibus

In the early 1990s, New England Comics introduced the world to Ben Edlund’s The Tick Omnibus, a five-issue series that launched the blue, nigh-invulnerable superhero into cult stardom. Written and drawn entirely by Edlund, these original stories established the character’s signature blend of absurdist humor, deadpan heroics, and offbeat supporting cast, all set against a satirical take on the superhero genre. Though short in length, this foundational run remains essential for capturing the pure, unvarnished spirit of the Tick before his later animated and live-action fame.