Sinister psychic Mr. Mental takes over the mind of the Tick and forces him to steal a device that will enhance his mental powers. Arthur has to team up with the other heroes in the City to stop Mental's plan and save the Tick's mind.
Tropes pertaining to The Tick vs. Mr. Mental
- Faux Horrific: The Tick's worst fear is being just another office worker, with people saying that he's nothing special.
- Hypnotic Head: Mr. Mental's control over the Tick is shown by his face hovering around the Tick and giving him orders.
- "I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight: Arthur tries to get the Tick to come to and recognise him. It partly works, but Mr. Mental takes control again.
- Next Tier Power-Up: The device turns Mr. Mental from a limited telepath to a flying, telekinesis-wielding superbeing while he wears it.
- No Hero to His Valet: A villainous example. Mr. Mental's assistant apparently used be supportive of his evil plans, but she's grown jaded to them never working.
- Weak-Willed: The reason why Mr. Mental targets the Tick is that he combines tremendous physical power with a mind that's simple enough to control.
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. And let's try and keep that... in mind.
