40 'The Tick' Quotes that Prove Laughter is the Most Epic Superpower

A bombastic character with a heightened sense of justice and his distinct blue costume, The Tick is a forever cherished superhero who went from a newsletter mascot to an animated TV series. Here are 40 "The Tick" quotes illustrating his persona.

"The Tick" is a beloved superhero profound for his humorous and satirical take on American comic book icons. Introduced to the world in 1986 by cartoonist Ben Edlund, the character initially served as a whimsical newsletter mascot before taking the giant leap to television in 1994.

"The Tick's" popularity continued to grow with the launch of an animated TV series, where his unique blend of humor and superhero parody captured the hearts of millions. Furthermore, the character's success expanded with two live-action TV series, a video game, and a wide range of merchandise.

With his distinct blue costume, bombastic personality, and heightened sense of justice, "The Tick" remains a forever cherished character in the world of superheroes. Here are 40 "The Tick" quotes to know him better through his satirical lens!

The Tick's quote: "I am the wild blue yonder. The front line in a trying, never-ending battle between good and not-so-good." | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

'The Tick' Quotes Illustrating His Personality

"I am the wild blue yonder. The front line in a trying, never-ending battle between good and not-so-good." ― The Tick

"The human mind is a dangerous plaything, boys. When it's used for evil, watch out. But when it's used for good, then things are much nicer." ― The Tick

"I am mighty. I have a glow you cannot see. I have a heart as big as the moon. As warm as bathwater." ― The Tick

"You know, gang, when you're a superhero, you never know where the day will take you. You may find yourself halfway around the world in the shark-infested waters of true-to-life living." ― The Tick

"You know, Arthur, it's really been quite a day. On the outside, oh, sure, we were pursued by Swiss Industrial Spies, trapped in the belly of a whale. But what really pursued us?" ― The Tick

The Tick's quote: "We are a justice sandwich. No toppings necessary. Living rooms of America, do you catch my drift? Do you dig?" | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Well, folks, there you have it. A day in the life of a superhero and his sidekick. It's a very long day, the tights are uncomfortable; I think we covered that before." ― The Tick

"And so, may Evil beware and may Good dress warmly and eat plenty of fresh vegetables." ― The Tick

"We don't need to look for a bargain; goodness is cheap because it's free, and free is as cheap as it gets." ― The Tick

"Well, once again, my friend, we find that science is a two-headed beast. One head is nice, it gives us aspirin and other modern conveniences... but the other head of science is bad! Oh, beware the other head of science, Arthur, it bites!" ― The Tick

"We are a justice sandwich. No toppings necessary. Living rooms of America, do you catch my drift? Do you dig?" ― The Tick

The Tick's quote: "Yes, you know Little Wooden Boy, the worst sin in the world is disloyalty. You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Little Wooden Boy?" | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once. Babies, chum: tiny, dimpled, fleshy mirrors of our us-ness, that we parents hurl into the future, like leathery footballs of hope. And you've got to get a good spiral on that baby, or evil will make an interception." ― The Tick

"I don't know the meaning of the word 'surrender'. I mean, I know it, I'm not dumb... just not in this context." ― The Tick

"Isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit." ― The Tick

"This is what we heroes call the denouement, that's French for when we finish off the super-villains...huh?...huh?...Roof pig, most unexpected." ― The Tick

"Arthur, you have no historical perspective. Science in those days worked in broad strokes. They got right to the point. Nowadays, it's all just molecule, molecule, molecule. Nothing ever happens big." ― The Tick

The Tick's quote: "Space, the final frontier, the great black blanket. Man, a guy can get bored out here. Ah...space hurts." | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Yes, you know Little Wooden Boy, the worst sin in the world is disloyalty. You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Little Wooden Boy?" ― The Tick

"Crime has a Bossa Nova beat. Leap before you look. Remember denouement. Other French words: inconvenient, nonessential... oh... I could go on and on…" ― The Tick

"We are superheroes, men, we don't have time to be charming. The boots of evil were made for walkin'. We're watching the big picture, friend. We know the score. We are a public service, not glamour boys." ― The Tick

"You know, Arthur, when evil is afoot, and you don't have any arms, you've gotta use your head. And when evil is ahead and you're behind, you've gotta do the legwork. But when you can't get a leg up, you gotta be hip." ― The Tick

"Yes my slimy friend, once again slime does not pay! You can't just coat yourself with artificial mucus and slip through the long fingers of the law. It's wrong, and it's gross." ― The Tick

The Tick's quote: "You're not going crazy, Arthur, you're going sane in a crazy world!" | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Space, the final frontier, the great black blanket. Man, a guy can get bored out here. Ah...space hurts." ― The Tick

"You know why super-villains are so unhappy, Arthur? They don't treasure the little things." ― The Tick

"Don't ever try to swim against the mighty tide of justice." ― The Tick

"Nobody mucks around with the Tick's bodily membranes! Prepare for swift Justice!" ― The Tick

"You're not going crazy, Arthur, you're going sane in a crazy world!" ― The Tick

The Tick's quote: "Crime has a Bossa Nova beat. Leap before you look. Remember denouement. Other French words: inconvenient, nonessential... oh... I could go on and on…" | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

Quotes from The Tick and other 'The Tick' Characters

"We are the cream of the crop." ― The Champion, "The Tick"

"Good gosh, man. Didn't you know it was against the laws of nature? Clowns were never meant to be that - big." ― Arthur, "The Tick"

"Arthur: We are not triumphant! All we did was crank-call an old man and-and give him a heart attack."

"Tick: Wasn't Plan A, but it did the trick." ― "The Tick"

"Little did Chairface know that the alligator is the cow's natural-born enemy." ― Angus MacGuire, "The Tick"

"Look, I'll probably be arrested soon... and after that, of course, I'll be dead. But before all that happens, I just wanted to say... hi." ― Arthur, "The Tick"

The Tick's quote: "When you get into bed with evil incarnate, it always takes the covers." | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Tick: Gimme that! (snatches the judge's gavel) Who died and made you the cross-dressing king of justice?"

"Arthur: Contempt of court?!?"

"Tick: Well, 'contempt' is a strong word. I certainly didn't like court very much…" ― "The Tick"

"The local ninja union has demanded shorter working hours and free dry cleaning." ― News Broadcast, "The Tick"

"The Doorman: Oh yeah? If you're so evil... eat this kitten!"

"Tick: The Tick: Noooooooo! Eating kittens is just plain wrong, mister! And no one should do it! Ever!" ― "The Tick"

"Tick: Say, you think you could soup him up a bit?

"Doctor: "Excuse me?"

"The Tick: Maybe give him a metal arm with a laser in it or something." ― "The Tick"

The Tick's quote: "Nobody mucks around with the Tick's bodily membranes! Prepare for swift Justice!" | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

"Destiny's powerful hand has made the bed of my future, and it's up to me to lie in it. I am destined to be a superhero. To right wrongs, and to pound two-fisted justice into the hearts of evildoers everywhere. And you don't fight destiny. No sir. And, you don't eat crackers in the bed of your future, or you get all... scratchy." ― The Tick

"When you get into bed with evil incarnate, it always takes the covers." ― The Tick

"By the way, you're cleaning up this mess, Mister." ― The Tick

"The key to successful falling lies in realizing you are a falling person." ― Arthur Everest, "The Tick"

"We fight for vengeance…we fight for blood…we fight for the right…to dance." ― Midnight, "The Tick"

The Tick's quote: "By the way, you’re cleaning up this mess, Mister." | Source: Facebook.com/TheTick

From his origins as a newsletter mascot to a long-running comic book series and a beloved Saturday morning cartoon, "The Tick" has truly captured the hearts of fans. Whether it's the cult classic animated series or the recent streaming incarnation, "The Tick's" enduring popularity speaks to his timeless appeal.

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