The Tick Timeline ( Real )

creation
1986

Creation of The Tick

The character The Tick was created by cartoonist Ben Edlund.

publication
1986

First The Tick Comic Appearance

The Tick first appeared as a comic book character in New England Comics newsletters.

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September 19, 1994

The Tick Animated TV Series Premiere

The Tick animated television series premiered on Fox Kids.

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August 19, 2001

The Tick Live-Action TV Series Premiere (2001)

The Tick live-action television series starring Patrick Warburton premiered on Fox.

cancellation
May 2002

The Tick Live-Action TV Series Cancellation

Fox cancelled The Tick live-action television series after one season.

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October 2016

Amazon's The Tick TV Series Announcement

Amazon announced production of a new live-action The Tick television series.

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August 25, 2017

Amazon's The Tick TV Series Premiere

The new live-action The Tick television series premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

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March 2019

The Tick Season 2 Trailer Release

Amazon released the trailer for The Tick season 2, highlighting a darker and more mature tone.

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April 5, 2019

The Tick Season 2 Release

The second season of Amazon's The Tick was released.

cancellation
October 2019

The Tick Series Cancellation by Amazon

Amazon cancelled The Tick series after two seasons.

The Tick Timeline ( Fictional )

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Unknown Past

The Tick's Origin

The origin of The Tick as a mysterious superhero who appears in The City to fight crime without clear knowledge of his own past.

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Day 1 of Partnership

The Tick Meets Arthur

The Tick discovers and befriends Arthur, a former accountant turned sidekick who wears a moth costume, beginning their partnership in heroism.

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Early Hero Era

Establishment of The City as Heroic Hub

The City becomes known as a hotspot for superheroes and supervillains, setting the backdrop for The Tick's ongoing adventures.

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Year 2 of Heroic Activity

The Tick Battles Chairface Chippendale

One of The Tick's recurring battles against the villain Chairface Chippendale, who attempts to carve his name into the moon's chairface.

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Year 3 of Teamwork

Arthur Discovers His Own Heroic Identity

Arthur embraces his role as a superhero sidekick, becoming more confident and proactive in fighting crime alongside The Tick.

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Year 4 of Heroic Era

The Tick Faces The Terror

A major confrontation occurs with The Terror, a villain with mysterious powers who serves as a significant challenge to The Tick and Arthur.

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Year 5 of Heroic Activity

The Tick Saves The City From Giant Concrete Rabbit

The Tick and Arthur thwart the plans of a giant concrete bunny wreaking havoc, showcasing their teamwork and heroism.

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Ongoing

The Tick's Identity Remains a Mystery

Despite many adventures, The Tick's true origins and identity stay unknown even to his closest allies, maintaining his enigmatic nature.