The Tick

The Tick

TV-PG 2001 · 1 season · 9 eps · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

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

Created by Ben Edlund

Network: FOX

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