
The Tick(2001)
Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic, a mysterious blue avenger teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.


“The Superhero Who's More Than a Little Off-Balance!”
Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!

Townsend Coleman
The Tick (voice)

Rob Paulsen
Arthur (voice)

Kay Lenz
American Maid (voice)

Cam Clarke
Die Fledermaus (voice)

Jess Harnell
Sewer Urchin (voice)
The Tick is a animation, comedy, kids series that first aired in 1994 exploring themes of superhero, the tick. it stars Townsend Coleman, Rob Paulsen, Kay Lenz. Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!
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