![]() ![]() The humor was often targeted to an older audience and trying to cater the show to children just stifled its creativity.įox wanted something to sell happy meals and figures. The show lasted for 3 seasons but eventually succumbed to being marketed as a kids show. It became an underground hit with a cult following. The show was a pretty faithful interpretation of the quirky heroic characters introduced in the comic book. ![]() In 1994, Ben worked with Fox Kids Network to bring The Tick (and Arthur) to the small screen in an animated series. The creation of a 13th issue is something Ben still hasn't decided against, but he has become a busy man since. ![]() The original series, drawn and written by Ben and published by New England Comics, only lasted 12 issues, but became quite popular in the underground comic world. It was a character that Ben created a few years before in high school. It was the tale of a 300 lb., 7ft tall big blue insect named "The Tick". In 1988, Ben Edlund launched the comic book that would make his name known to many comic and cartoon fans across the nation. ![]()
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