Brian Bollinger

@PeasOfCrap Not the one I lost (that had editor notes in it, but honestly, I didn't know I had it.  I was going threw some boxes of stuff to clean out (throw away) and found a couple that were sold at the comic shops and serially numbered.  I remembered buying them once I found them.  I used to be a manager of a toy store across the street from one of the NEC stores and would go there on my lunch break.  The guy at the store (who still works there) gave me one of the first Tick comics for free (the #1 special edition) just to see if I would like the comic.  That was actually all they had produced at the time so it actually didn't seem special or like a big deal.  Who knew what was in store for the Tick over the next 35 years.
 
One thing to note on the back cover is that Tick is facing away from the camera.  When the finally published the comic book Tick is facing the camera.
 

@PeasOfCrap Not the one I lost (that had editor notes in it, but honestly, I didn't know I had it.  I was going threw some boxes of stuff to clean out (throw away) and found a couple that were sold at the comic shops and serially numbered.  I remembered buying them once I found them.  I used to be a manager of a toy store across the street from one of the NEC stores and would go there on my lunch break.  The guy at the store (who still works there) gave me one of the first Tick comics for free (the #1 special edition) just to see if I would like the comic.  That was actually all they had produced at the time so it actually didn't seem special or like a big deal.  Who knew what was in store for the Tick over the next 35 years.
 
One thing to note on the back cover is that Tick is facing away from the camera.  When the finally published the comic book Tick is facing the camera.
 

@PeasOfCrap Not the one I lost (that had editor notes in it, but honestly, I didn't know I had it.  I was going threw some boxes of stuff to clean out (throw away) and found a couple that were sold at the comic shops and serially numbered.  I remembered buying them once I found them.  I used to be a manager of a toy store across the street from one of the NEC stores and would go there on my lunch break.  The guy at the store (who still works there) gave me one of the first Tick comics for free (the #1 special edition) just to see if I would like the comic.  That was actually all they had produced at the time so it actually didn't seem special or like a big deal.  Who knew what was in store for the Tick over the next 35 years.
 
One thing to note on the back cover is that Tick is facing away from the camera.  When the finally published the comic book Tick is facing the camera.
 

@PeasOfCrap Not the one I lost (that had editor notes in it, but honestly, I didn't know I had it.  I was going threw some boxes of stuff to clean out (throw away) and found a couple that were sold at the comic shops and serially numbered.  I remembered buying them once I found them.  I used to be a manager of a toy store across the street from one of the NEC stores and would go there on my lunch break.  The guy at the store (who still works there) gave me one of the first Tick comics for free (the #1 special edition) just to see if I would like the comic.  That was actually all they had produced at the time so it actually didn't seem special or like a big deal.  Who knew what was in store for the Tick over the next 35 years.
 
One thing to note on the back cover is that Tick is facing away from the camera.  When the finally published the comic book Tick is facing the camera.
 

@PeasOfCrap Not the one I lost (that had editor notes in it, but honestly, I didn't know I had it.  I was going threw some boxes of stuff to clean out (throw away) and found a couple that were sold at the comic shops and serially numbered.  I remembered buying them once I found them.  I used to be a manager of a toy store across the street from one of the NEC stores and would go there on my lunch break.  The guy at the store (who still works there) gave me one of the first Tick comics for free (the #1 special edition) just to see if I would like the comic.  That was actually all they had produced at the time so it actually didn't seem special or like a big deal.  Who knew what was in store for the Tick over the next 35 years.
 
One thing to note on the back cover is that Tick is facing away from the camera.  When the finally published the comic book Tick is facing the camera.
 

Not my listing.  But there's a GCG ashcan of issue 1 for sale.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156004749406?hash=item24529b905e:g:kAUAAOSwlz5loPon&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwI34sUvoKHfDgSRKCfFJubTyV0SJiijrw9NnEvmGSE%2BIcwAZvfpOhxEYk9pn%2FQ2LwPpTnfrEZuE%2FEvM966bHi8IVOyM579enwkknkuiydezN2AAheU9eLtn0ztJSmock6q%2BJ%2BUvcswiBazhNkfZgKwxaLd49KGqOB0kclM3S542OWRJ9FOsLcuGR%2BswQoxTYmZGgI91yX1QNC05FbtukGEdDrnSyRWFX5Ny%2B735rX4tTdUFSAUQkAFMoz7DCtuyJBg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8ig2pugYw
If any body really wants one I'll sell a non-cgcd one (bagged and boarded from day 1) for WAY less.

Not my listing.  But there's a GCG ashcan of issue 1 for sale.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156004749406?hash=item24529b905e:g:kAUAAOSwlz5loPon&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwI34sUvoKHfDgSRKCfFJubTyV0SJiijrw9NnEvmGSE%2BIcwAZvfpOhxEYk9pn%2FQ2LwPpTnfrEZuE%2FEvM966bHi8IVOyM579enwkknkuiydezN2AAheU9eLtn0ztJSmock6q%2BJ%2BUvcswiBazhNkfZgKwxaLd49KGqOB0kclM3S542OWRJ9FOsLcuGR%2BswQoxTYmZGgI91yX1QNC05FbtukGEdDrnSyRWFX5Ny%2B735rX4tTdUFSAUQkAFMoz7DCtuyJBg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8ig2pugYw
If any body really wants one I'll sell a non-cgcd one (bagged and boarded from day 1) for WAY less.

Mikey likey!  (So does Brian)

Fairly standard it seems
Tick has been holding steady since 2013 or so

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

It's really hard to collect a comic series when they haven't released a comic in almost two years. :-(

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

2019 San Diego Comic Con original T-shirt art.  Ben Edlund pencil, Ian Nicoles ink.  I guess that counts as an original piece of Ben Edlund art?   ...I'm just trying to get some momentum back into this thread. :-)

It's really hard to collect a comic series when they haven't released a comic in almost two years. :-(

It's really hard to collect a comic series when they haven't released a comic in almost two years. :-(

Just found this...  So, yes to ComiCon:
https://www.way.com/blog/guide-to-comic-con-international/

Just found this...  So, yes to ComiCon:
https://www.way.com/blog/guide-to-comic-con-international/

Congratulations!!! Nothing beats a good fellow Tick collector... except another good Tick collector :-)
 

Congratulations!!! Nothing beats a good fellow Tick collector... except another good Tick collector :-)
 

What ever you paid for that... it was worth it!  Thanks for sharing!

For Tick comic values on eBay defiantly don't go by the asking/listing price.  Go by the SOLD price.  I've seen guys LISTING #2 uncut CGC 9.4 for $45,000!  (at the time of this note it's been "reduced" to 19,000) I've also SEEN the same with a CGC 9.8 SELL for $2,000.  Both prices within a year of each other.  I may be way off - but I'm pretty sure the comic didn't go up in value by $43,000 plus for a lower grade.  I've been actively tracking Tick comics for about 4-5 years now.  I'm still surprised at some of the low listing prices I see on eBay as well as some of the high asking prices.  Just keep your eyes peeled and wait.
I also occasionally will post places that I'm willing to pay cash for high grade (CGC graded only) Tick comics if the prices are fair (market value) AND if it is an upgrade to a comic already in my collection.  I'm not really into buying/trading for profit (or loss).  I'm just trying to build the best Tick comic collection I can.  I don't buy what I don't need.  I'm not looking for duplicates of rare comics.  Just one of each comic.  I'm only missing two that I know about ...and I know who owns one of them.  (cough cough VSNDesigns cough cough).  But we're good friends and help each other with out with our collections so it's all good and fun.  :-)
I think half the fun is the hunt.
And since it's still the Christmas season - Enjoy this original Sean Wang cover art from the Tick Giant Christmas Cavalcade.  (It was a Christmas present from my wife)

For Tick comic values on eBay defiantly don't go by the asking/listing price.  Go by the SOLD price.  I've seen guys LISTING #2 uncut CGC 9.4 for $45,000!  (at the time of this note it's been "reduced" to 19,000) I've also SEEN the same with a CGC 9.8 SELL for $2,000.  Both prices within a year of each other.  I may be way off - but I'm pretty sure the comic didn't go up in value by $43,000 plus for a lower grade.  I've been actively tracking Tick comics for about 4-5 years now.  I'm still surprised at some of the low listing prices I see on eBay as well as some of the high asking prices.  Just keep your eyes peeled and wait.
I also occasionally will post places that I'm willing to pay cash for high grade (CGC graded only) Tick comics if the prices are fair (market value) AND if it is an upgrade to a comic already in my collection.  I'm not really into buying/trading for profit (or loss).  I'm just trying to build the best Tick comic collection I can.  I don't buy what I don't need.  I'm not looking for duplicates of rare comics.  Just one of each comic.  I'm only missing two that I know about ...and I know who owns one of them.  (cough cough VSNDesigns cough cough).  But we're good friends and help each other with out with our collections so it's all good and fun.  :-)
I think half the fun is the hunt.
And since it's still the Christmas season - Enjoy this original Sean Wang cover art from the Tick Giant Christmas Cavalcade.  (It was a Christmas present from my wife)