Rick and Morty (comics) explained

Creator:First run: :
Zac Gorman (volumes 1–2)
Kyle Starks (volumes 3–12)
Second run: :
Alex Firer (volumes 13–14)
Owner:Oni Press
(via Adult Swim)
Years:2015–present

Rick and Morty is an American comic book series written by Zac Gorman (volumes 1–2), Kyle Starks (volumes 3–12), and Alex Firer (volumes 13–14) and illustrated by Marc Ellerby, based on the television series of the same name. Oni Press published the original series across 60 issues from April 1, 2015, until March 25, 2020.[1] [2] [3] [4] Using the television series' established premise of alternate timelines, the first two volumes expressly follow the Rick and Morty of a different dimension (C-132) on the "Central Finite Curve" than the protagonists of the television series so-as not to contradict its continuity, before the series switches focus over to the same Rick (C-137) and Morty of the television series following the "Head-Space" arc (#12–14) in the third volume, featuring sequel storylines to specific episodes of the series, with elements of the comic series and references to its events later being incorporated into the television series.[5] Backup stories of the series alternate between focusing on Rick (C-137) and his Morty and various Ricks and Mortys from alternate dimensions, before the primary storyline switches focus over to yet another Rick and Morty at an unspecified point before/during the final volume of the series.[6] In October 2022, a revival of Rick and Morty was announced for a January 2023 release date, spinning out of the limited series Rick's New Hat, from the same new creative team.

Several spin-off limited series based on the television series and video game Pocket Mortys have also been published, with Rick and Morty Presents, an anthology series following the franchise's supporting characters in main roles, beginning publication in 2018.

Rick and Morty ongoing series

First series (2015–2020)

Book 1

Volume 2

Book 2

Volume 4

Book 3

Volume 6

Book 4

Volume 8

Book 5

Volume 10

Book 6

Volume 12

Second series (2023–present)

Volume 2

Rick and Morty Presents (2018–present)

Uncollected Issue

For unknown reasons, this issue was not collected in a trade volume.

Volume 7

Limited series (2016–present)

On August 29, 2018, a four-issue crossover comic with the fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was released. The series, titled Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons, is co-written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss, and drawn by Troy Little.[11] A sequel mini-series, titled Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons Chapter II: Painscape was published from September to December 2019.[12] It was written by Jim Zub and Sarah Stern with art by Troy Little.[13]

The Rick and Morty vs Dungeons and Dragons Deluxe Edition, by Rothfuss, Zub, and Little, was nominated for the 2022 "Best Graphic Album—Reprint" Eisner Award.[14]

In other media

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rick and Morty (2015) – #1. Comic-Book Database. April 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150414034652/http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=332793. April 14, 2015. live.
  2. Web site: Rick and Morty Comic Book Preview Revealed. Comic Book. January 22, 2015. April 8, 2015. Steinbeiser. Andrew. https://web.archive.org/web/20150416031032/http://comicbook.com/2015/01/22/rick-and-morty-comic-book-preview-revealed. April 16, 2015. live.
  3. Web site: Exclusive: Incoming Rick and Morty Comic Writer Tom Fowler Takes Series to Sad, Absurd Extremes. Barry . Thompson. January 20, 2016. Paste. January 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160122094322/http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/01/exclusive-incoming-rick-and-morty-comic-writer-tom.html. January 22, 2016. live.
  4. Web site: Rick and Morty Comics Are Worth Your Time Too. Scott. Varnham. November 8, 2019. Den of Geek. August 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815084540/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/rick-and-morty-comics-are-worth-your-time-too. August 15, 2020. live.
  5. Web site: Venable. Nick. Rick and Morty Star Shares Thoughts on Character's Sexuality Flip in Comic Storyline. CinemaBlend. 27 May 2020. 27 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Johnston. Rich. Rich Johnston. The Rick and Morty Comic Series to End With #60. September 23, 2019. Bleeding Cool. September 23, 2019.
  7. Web site: Nevin. Will. January 9, 2016. That Mr. Poopybutthole –– he's the star: Chatting with the team behind Lil' Poopy Superstar. January 9, 2016. Oregon Live.
  8. Web site: Collins. Elle. June 3, 2016. Oni Reveals Variant Covers for Rick and Morty: Lil' Poopy Superstar. June 3, 2016. ComicsAlliance.
  9. Web site: Franco. Bob. June 23, 2017. RICK AND MORTY: POCKET LIKE YOU STOLE IT: Creative Team Interview. June 23, 2017. ComicsVerse.
  10. Web site: Nevin. Will. September 7, 2017. GO. FIGHT...MORTY? Talking with the team behind Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It. September 7, 2017. Oregon Live.
  11. Web site: Rick and Morty vs. D&D Review: Totally Nails the D&D Newb Experience. Plante. Corey. August 28, 2018. Inverse. October 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181009172126/https://www.inverse.com/article/48465-rick-and-morty-dungeons-dragons-review-comic-relatable. October 9, 2018. live.
  12. Web site: Rick and Morty Getting a D&D Tabletop Game This Fall. Lanier. Liz. May 17, 2019. Variety. June 20, 2019.
  13. Web site: Rick and Morty D&D Chapter 2 Comic Unveiled at D&D Live 2019. Bleeding Cool. 17 May 2019 . June 20, 2019.
  14. Web site: MacDonald . Heidi . Heidi MacDonald . 2022-05-18 . 2022 Eisner Awards Nominations Announced, led by DC and Image . 2022-05-18 . The Beat . en-US.
  15. Web site: Estrella. Ernie. January 28, 2020. First look: Rick and Morty Comics Live On As They 'Go to Hell' and Face 'Council of Ricks'. January 28, 2020. Syfy Wire.
  16. Web site: Spry. Jeff. October 7, 2020. Rick and Morty travel to the twisted realm of Avalonia in new Oni Press one-shot. October 7, 2020. Syfy Wire.
  17. Web site: Jones. Benton. April 19, 2021. Rick and Morty: Ever After Throws the Adult Swim Heroes Into a Fantasy World. April 19, 2021. CBR.
  18. Web site: Johnston. Rich. Rich Johnston. October 15, 2020. Rick and Morty Promises The Kinkiest Super-Villains Ever, In 2021. October 15, 2020. Bleeding Cool.
  19. Web site: Spry. Jeff. September 22, 2021. A Crazy Cap Inflames The Multiverse In Oni Press' New Rick and Morty: Rick's New Hat. Syfy Wire.
  20. Web site: Arrant. Chris. August 31, 2021. Rick and Morty Get Meta In Anti-Corporate Capitalism Comic. August 31, 2021. GamesRadar.
  21. Web site: Connolly. Spencer. September 1, 2021. Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets Will Be Their Most Meta Story Yet. September 1, 2021. Screen Rant.
  22. Web site: Walsh. Michael. November 30, 2021. Rick and Morty Comics Will Parody Dune, Star Wars, and More. November 30, 2021. Nerdist.
  23. Web site: May 24, 2022. RICK & MORTY CRISIS ON C-137 #1 CVR A LEE. May 24, 2022. Previews World.
  24. Web site: Johnston. Rich. Rich Johnston. August 19, 2023. Rick and Morty Introduce Meeseeks, P.I. in Oni November 2023 Solicits. August 19, 2023. Bleeding Cool.
  25. Web site: Who Is Glootie on 'Rick and Morty'? Has He Been on an Episode Before?. Dwilson. Stephanie Dube. 18 November 2019. 18 November 2019. Heavy.
  26. Web site: Pulliam-Moore. Charles. September 3, 2021. Rick and Morty…This Is Heavy. September 3, 2021. Gizmodo.
  27. Web site: New Rick & Morty Live-Action Clip Has Christopher Lloyd Eat a Pickle. Guttmann. Graeme. 5 September 2021. 5 September 2021. Screen Rant.
  28. Web site: Bankhurst. Adam. May 19, 2021. Rick & Morty and Three Other Adult Swim Shows are Getting Spin-Off Digital Shorts. May 20, 2021. IGN.
  29. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. May 19, 2021. 'Rick and Morty' Spinoff Set at Adult Swim. May 20, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter.

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