Collecting all three issues in the series that examines the Big Blue Arachnid of Justice's time in the insane asylum.
The evil doctor that treated the Tick is kidnapping his former patients in a last ditch effort to cure them. With the Tick captured and strapped to a chair that would make Alex from 'A Clockwork Orange' cringe, it's up to Arthur and members of the MOAV (Mystic Order of Arachnid Vigilance) to save the day.
This was a fun storyline. While not all of the Tick's secrets are revealed, Luny Bin shines a little more light on the super hero's origins and his doomed first marriage. But what really makes this an instant classic entry in the Edlundverse is Arthur. Surrounded by members of MOAV (who also happen to be former patients at the same mental hospital as the Tick) it's Arthur who gets to play the hero for once.
Luny Bin marks Eli Stone's last time as writer and artist of the Tick. Taking over from the master himself, Edlund, Stone did a fantastic job expanding the world of the Tick and Arthur with miniseries such as this one and 'Karma Tornado'. If you only read the first Tick series out of fear that the books aren't as good without Ben Edlund, you must read the books of Eli's.
Lastly, I cannot stress enough how much you should check out the massive Tick catalogue at New England Press. For the longest time, I couldn't find books starring the Tick and when I did, I'd have to pay an arm and a leg for them. But at NEC's website, you can own this bonanza edition for only $3.00. Original prints are still available too for only $1.50 each!
If you love the Tick, you must check out this site. Your collection and wallet will thank me!
Worth Consuming
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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