TICK, THE (1988) #1
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 05/04/2023 9:43 PM
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PUBLISHER: New England Comics
COMMENTS: white pages
Ben Edlund story, cvr/art; Mack Trail parody back-up story
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Ben Edlund story, cvr/art; Mack Trail parody back-up story
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white pages
Ben Edlund story, cvr/art; Mack Trail parody back-up storybc pin-up by Ben Edlund; The Tick #1 is essentially a reprint of the rare and valuable Tick Special Edition #1, containing the same art and story as its predecessor with a few extra treats thrown in, for example, a “How to Draw the Tick” feature, as well as a black background on the cover instead of the original white design. Fans of the Tick who have difficulty finding copies of the Special Edition, which was printed in a run of only 5,000, or Tick completionists, compete ferociously for this issue when copies come up for sale or auction. The Tick has proven to have lasting power, appearing in a variety of TV adaptations, video games, as well as successful lines of merchandise, making this issue a valuable collectible piece.
Ben Edlund story, cvr/art; Mack Trail parody back-up storybc pin-up by Ben Edlund; The Tick #1 is essentially a reprint of the rare and valuable Tick Special Edition #1, containing the same art and story as its predecessor with a few extra treats thrown in, for example, a “How to Draw the Tick” feature, as well as a black background on the cover instead of the original white design. Fans of the Tick who have difficulty finding copies of the Special Edition, which was printed in a run of only 5,000, or Tick completionists, compete ferociously for this issue when copies come up for sale or auction. The Tick has proven to have lasting power, appearing in a variety of TV adaptations, video games, as well as successful lines of merchandise, making this issue a valuable collectible piece.