The Tick comics, cartoon and live action series are all basically about a sidekick dealing with the lunacy of superheros. Note: there is an episode of the cartoon, The Tick vs the Tick, that basically encapsulates Arthur's experience as he gets banashed to the sidekick's lounge at a superhero nightclub. Brilliant, brilliant stuff. read more
Here's a look at the 15 best sidekicks in comic book history. read more
Wally West wasn’t the first superhero sidekick, but in many ways, he might be the most successful, the platonic ideal of what a sidekick can accomplish. Like some of his compatriots – notably Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, and Roy Harper – Wally grew up to become an adult hero. read more