Tick Karma Tornado

Ben Edlund’s manic superhero satire reaches its peak in this 1993–1995 New England Comics series, which follows the absurd adventures of the blue-clad, nigh-invulnerable Tick and his hapless sidekick Arthur. With scripts by Edlund, Bob Polio, and Christopher McCulloch, and art by Dave Garcia, Alan Hopkins, and McCulloch, the 13 issues deliver a perfect blend of deadpan humor and over-the-top action. This run is essential for fans of the character, cementing the Tick’s place as a beloved parody of comic-book tropes while expanding his world with memorable foes and surreal storylines.