Fix: Superhero Parody
Platforms: Netflix
Netflix Summary:
Based on the popular comic book character created by Ben Edlund, this animated series follows the ever-unraveling adventures of the Tick, a blue-antennaed superhero whose loyal sidekick, Arthur, is also an accountant.
FYA Summary:
Muscle-bound lummox The Tick and his noodly sidekick Arthur protect The City from a variety of improbable supervillains, including El Seed, The Brainchild, and The Ottoman Empress
Familiar Faces (Superheroes):
The Tick
Defender of the City
Superpowers: Super strength, Nigh invulnerable, IQ of about 75
Quote: SPOON!
Arthur
Loyal sidekick
Superpowers: Flight
Quote: Not in the face!
American Maid (Wonder Woman parody)
World’s Most Patriotic Domestic
Superpowers: Martial arts, can throw her shoes with deadly accuracy
Quote: I’ve got to hand it to you, Tick. You’ve really dropped the ball on this one.
Die Fledermaus (Batman parody)
Cowardly Crusader
Superpowers: ???
Quote: Who dares intrude upon my night domain?
Sewer Urchin (Aquaman/Rain Man parody)
Defender of the Underplex
Superpowers: Noxious secretions, can survive in the toxic sewers
Quote: Very poisonous, don’t touch me.
Big Shot (Punisher Parody)
Heavily-Armed Vigilante
Superpower: Guns, rage
Quote: Let’s put our anger in the happy box.
The Human Bullet
Living projectile/suburban dad
Superpowers: Like the name says
Quote: Fire me, boy!
Familiar Faces (Villains):
Chairface Chippendale
Leader of The City’s underworld, kind of sensitive about the chair face thing.
Notable caper: Carved his name on the moon in the second episode (and it stayed there for the entire series)
The Breadmaster
Creator of things man was not mean to bake
Notable caper: Expelled from culinary school for violating the bakers’ code, once baked a muffin that stole the dean’s car
The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight!
Anarchist Bomber
Notable caper: Not so much a supervillain but still a fan favorite
Bad is good, baby! Down with government!
The Terror
115-year-old criminal
Notable caper: Once punched out Teddy Roosevelt
Couch-Sharing Capability: The Next Generation
I’ve enjoyed introducing my daughter to this fine cartoon from my college days. It was an underrated show, inspired by a comic book and which later spawned a live-action show.
Level of Inebriation: And so, may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat plenty of fresh vegetables.
I somehow don’t think The Tick would approve of alcohol consumption.
Use of Your Streaming Subscription: Annoy the Spouse
My wife claims to be a fan, but only in small doses. And she’s grown tired of my daughter and me constantly quoting the Midnight Bomber.
Two of three seasons are available on Netflix, and a couple of episodes are missing. Hello? Why is there a big bite taken out of the moon? Are we just supposed to accept that?
Arthur: You can’t fight crime with a macaroni duck!
Tick: I’ll be the judge of that!
