Rick and Morty (comics)

Rick and Morty
Cover of Rick and Morty: Let the Rick One In.
Created byFirst run: (2015–2020):
Zac Gorman (volumes 1–2)
Kyle Starks (volumes 3–12)
Second run: (2023):
Alex Firer (volumes 13–14)
OwnersOni Press
(via Adult Swim)
IDW Publishing (Dungeons & Dragons)
Years2015–present
Print publications
Comics
  • Ongoing series:
Rick and Morty (2015–2020)
Presents (2018–present)
The Space Shake Saga (2023)
The Manga (2023–present)
  • Limited series:
Lil' Poopy Superstar (2016)
Pocket Like You Stole It (2017)
vs. Dungeons & Dragons (2018)
vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape (2019)
Go to Hell (2020)
Ever After (2020–2021)
Worlds Apart (2021)
Rick's New Hat (2021)
Corporate Assets (2021–2022)
Infinity Hour (2022)
Crisis on C-137 (2022–2023)
vs. Cthulhu (2022–2023)
Heart of Rickness (2023)
Meeseeks, P.I. (2023–2024)
Finals Week (2024)

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.[7]

  1. ^ "Rick and Morty (2015) – #1". Comic-Book Database. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Steinbeiser, Andrew (January 22, 2015). "Rick and Morty Comic Book Preview Revealed". Comic Book. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Thompson, Barry (January 20, 2016). "Exclusive: Incoming Rick and Morty Comic Writer Tom Fowler Takes Series to Sad, Absurd Extremes". Paste. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Varnham, Scott (November 8, 2019). "Rick and Morty Comics Are Worth Your Time Too". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Venable, Nick (27 May 2020). "Rick and Morty Star Shares Thoughts on Character's Sexuality Flip in Comic Storyline". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ Johnston, Rich (September 23, 2019). "The Rick and Morty Comic Series to End With #60". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Presents was invoked but never defined (see the help page).