Wubba Lubba Dub-Dub! The 10 Best Rick and Morty Comics Every Fan Must Read!
Rick and Morty: Beyond the Screen – Why You NEED These Comics
Rick and Morty is a phenomenon. This Adult Swim masterpiece blends mind-bending sci-fi with the most outrageous, hilarious toilet humor imaginable. We all love Rick, Morty, Summer, Beth, and even that hapless Jerry! But the awesomeness extends beyond the show itself; you need those amazing comic books! It’s a multiverse of stories, crazy characters, and those intense plots, adding so much more to the lore! They frequently deliver exactly what fans are craving for - often pushing the limits in some truly unpredictable ways that show unexpected depth and originality for some really wild storylines.
This wildly popular animated series has tons of spinoffs– and comics are one major element that’s expanded this universe significantly! The main series and Rick and Morty Presents anthologies and standalone specials deliver countless hours of insane adventures; showing how massively valuable this comic medium is in supplementing and continuing that amazing source material which became increasingly relevant throughout recent years, and for decades to come. But which ones totally stand out? This top-10 list dives deep, highlighting why specific titles must-reads for anyone obsessed with those animated adventures!
Top 10 Rick and Morty Comics: Prepare for Dimension-Hopping Mayhem!
10. Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets – The Ultimate Meta Commentary!
Rick and Morty is insanely meta. This show loves to break the fourth wall; use classic tropes in a hilariously cynical way. And this miniseries goes even further! Morty accidentally signs away their life rights to an alien corporation, which then turns them into merchandise. It is a wildly appropriate response, addressing the insanely intense and ridiculously commercial-driven reality that made this specific intellectual property so ridiculously popular; even becoming the ultimate meta-commentary on all that.
9. Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu – The Opening Credits Explained!
That classic Rick and Morty opening sequence: Rick, Morty, and Summer fleeing Cthulhu while carrying its baby. This has NEVER been in an episode— but this insane, awesome plot detail only made available through the comic! That Lovecraftian-flavored mayhem shows Rick's genius versus ancient evil in truly amazing and creative storytelling. But this stands out for finally answering the "why"? Morty gets pregnant, he refuses to give up his cosmic spawn! Hence the epic escape from the title sequence.
8. Rick and Morty Presents: Peacock Jones – A Twisted Take on Doctor Who!
Those Rick and Morty/Doctor Who comparisons are understandable: a genius bending space-time, travelling across different realities with a companion, adding those classic themes into some new versions. But Peacock Jones is hilarious and truly memorable. This is one specific storyline and a unique villain and storyline added onto that which never existed before! He's this truly creepy time-traveling jerk. Like the Doctor he loves female companions, BUT expects sex in return. He’s totally disgusting! Rick's nemesis could represent this reaction– a brilliantly scathing retort and condemnation of those forced comparisons of Rick and Morty’s work to Doctor Who by satirizing many specific key ideas, making it an unexpectedly relevant response!
7. Rick and Morty: Go To Hell – Rick's Deep-Seated Hatred
The "Something Ricked This Way Comes" episode: Rick outsmarts the Devil! And that intense hatred towards Satan was emphasized– making that plot a supremely important arc for both these characters, it’s hinted toward from a lot of other storylines from other places! This particular comic finally explains this immense animosity–Satan can peek into souls and learns how bad of a guy Rick is! Rick hates those who "think they have him figured out," creating another of those amazing opportunities for delivering both those creative story points never shown in earlier work which showcases yet more creative originality; yet further emphasizing this surprisingly intimate look into Rick’s motives which makes it exceptionally interesting.
6. Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137 – The Meeseeks’ Revenge!
“Meeseeks and Destroy” is probably a fan favorite episode; which involves an excellent use of a specific character in unique and memorable ways, leading to one truly popular enemy! This amazing and highly intense storyline culminates into the comic; which brilliantly showcases an extremely memorable event never conceived before; delivering a satisfying and extremely powerful reimagining which builds entirely off its animated origins! The remaining Mr. Meeseeks (from that amazing golf episode) goes insane. He teams up with Rick's enemies to destroy him and the Smith family! This also shows the intense results possible given that increased time–which made that previous Meeseeks develop intense rage from unresolved goals in the prior encounter and brings the plot to life in completely unexpected and highly successful new ways.
5. Rick and Morty: Noelle Goldenfold – A Girlfriend WAY Better Than Jessica
Fans all agree, right? Morty’s crush on Jessica has gone nowhere. That doesn’t even reflect Morty's intense adventures! Noelle Goldenfold arrives here; She’s from a universe where her uncle's like Rick, creating many creative opportunities and possibilities that made both their unique histories and intense situations perfectly matched, perfectly highlighting some key developments and those points in each character's growth that never could've possibly existed otherwise. They go on adventures, then Morty and Noelle form this true connection–making her the much better partner.
4. Rick and Morty Presents: Infinity Hour – Rick and Birdperson's Epic Origin Story
Birdperson is the best friend! A legendary character in his own right! Everyone's wondered how Rick and Birdperson became buds; that is until this comic arrives which fulfills that deeply-held demand and answers the previously hidden history behind this awesome friendship. This story shows Rick as this "twisted Luke Skywalker" going through various encounters involving resistance fighters. He meets an alien, then rescues Birdperson, forging this friendship and completing this long-held desired history.
3. Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle Rick – Even More Badass Than the Episode!
"Pickle Rick"! One of the craziest, most legendary, viral episodes in the history of television! This entire show jumped to completely new levels in popularity and notoriety based entirely around that insanely wild episode! This brilliantly created story shows yet more creativity and genius by re-imagining and re-telling that amazing story and taking it beyond the confines presented earlier; It’s practically identical but with crazy additions– Pickle Rick battles Snowball (Snuffles), also showcasing a reunion never believed before this comic and adding even greater importance.
2. Rick and Morty #21-23 – Introducing Doofus Rick
Jerry is, at best, an idiot! His name's practically an insult within the fandom itself; however this article demonstrates this by introducing Doofus Jerry–He’s not what his name implies. He’s like a Rick-level genius that’s a complete threat! He takes down the Citadel of Ricks using a special poison before dominating the whole Central Finite Curve. This incredibly interesting new character really is interesting; fans will definitely need to understand just why this character, a true wildcard is amazing and one seriously, insanely interesting development.
1. Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special – The Ultimate Fan Tribute
This one-shot is truly magnificent! It’s like the writers themselves wanted to thank the viewers and they succeeded. It has tons of amazing cameos (even including the famous Butter-Robot, that legendary Fear Hole, plus Pickle Rick!). This combines all those amazing elements: meta humor, insane sci-fi, ridiculous jokes– this becomes a superb tribute and celebratory moment demonstrating just why this show remains iconic.
Conclusion: Dive Deep into the Rick and Morty Multiverse!
The Rick and Morty comics go beyond simple fan service–they actively expand upon and enhance those existing animated narratives; bringing new depth to iconic episodes; and also introducing fresh storylines, perspectives, and even additional characters. That’s really creative planning which fully justifies any continued efforts; demonstrating immense thought and forethought behind planning specific character events that could easily justify further ventures. For those seriously addicted, exploring these comics provides the ultimate immersive journey into this incredibly weird and wonderful universe!
