10 Best Comics Every Fan of the TV Show Should Read

Rick and Morty is a widely beloved adult animation series, and it’s easy to see why. The Adult Swim show expertly merges elements of high-concept sci-fi with the most immature toilet humor imaginable. Rick and MortyIt’s funny, clever, and introduces a number of fascinating characters and interesting story arcs – all of which go beyond the TV show itself.

While Rick and Morty Primarily exists in the form of an animated series (plus the Rick and Morty anime spin-off), it also has a massive presence in the world of comics. The main Rick and Morty Comic series has had multiple volumes, not to mention these Rick and Morty Presents Anthology-style books and standalone specials. In essence, there is no shortage of amazing Rick and Morty comics, but there are certainly some that fans of the animated series will enjoy more than others. Here are those 10 best Rick and Morty Comics every fan of the TV show should read!

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Rick and Morty pushes its meta storytelling to the absolute limit

Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets By James Asmus and Jarrett Williams

Rick and Morty is one of the most meta series in history. It regularly breaks the mold, calls out common TV tropes (while doing them), and even commits entire episodes to explaining the process of writing a Rick and Morty episode. However, the series has never been more meta than in the comic book miniseries Rick and Morty: Corporate Assets.

In the comic, Morty signs away his and Rick’s lives due to a foreign corporation that turns them into IP and quickly bleeds them dry. The whole thing is A meta commentary on the real-world commodity explosion of the Rick and Morty FranchiseMeaning it’s the perfect comic to read for any fan who thinks the series got too commercialized, too quickly.

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Rick and Morty reveals why Cthulhu is chasing them in the opening credits

Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu By Jim Zub and Troy Little

each Rick and Morty Fans are familiar with the opening title sequence, including the one part of the opening credits that doesn’t change: the clip that shows Rick, Summer, and Morty flying away from Cthulhu while holding his baby. The scene never appeared in an episode, but it remains in the opening of each one—and it took a comic to explain it.

Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu is an epic story that pits Rick’s unparalleled genius against Lovecraftian old ones, making it well worth reading for the fascinating concept alone. However, it stands out because it actually explains why Rick, Morty, and Summer are running from Cthulhu. in the comic, Morty is impregnated with a baby Cthulhu, and after birth, he wants to part with his child, leading to the chase scene shown in the opening credits.

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Rick and Morty gives Rick a ‘Doctor Who’ nemesis

Rick and Morty #16 by Kyle Starks and CJ Cannon

Rick and Morty has often been compared to Doctor Who (At least, a twisted parody of it), as it stars a character who is able to bend space and time to go on wacky sci-fi adventures with a bright-eyed companion. While the comparisons are broad strokes, there is enough to be made Rick and Morty Answer back with his ownDoctor Who‘: Peacock Jones.

Peacock Jones is a time-traveling adventurer who – like the Doctor – almost exclusively takes on female companions. However, unlike the Doctor, Peacock Jones only works with women because he expects something in return. He is a sexual predator, using ‘call to adventure’ to pressure women into sleeping with him. naturally, Peacock Jones becomes Rick’s nemesis, perhaps representing the franchise being sick of these Doctor Who Comparisons By creating his own ‘doctor’, and making him an absolutely disgusting character.

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Rick and Morty confirms exactly why Rick hates the devil so much

Rick and Morty: Go to Hell By Ryan Ferrier and Constanza Oroza

One of the strangest Rick and Morty Episodes is “Something Ricky This Way Comes”, as it shows Rick outsmarting the devil himself. And throughout the episode, it was clear that Rick tormented the devil not just because he thought he was a hack, but because Rick really hated him. Although no one really needs a reason to hate the living embodiment of universal evil, this did not stop Rick and Morty of offering one.

in Rick and Morty: Go to HellIt is revealed that Satan has the power to peer into the souls of mortals, and he reveals that Rick is one of the worst humans in existence. Rick hates people who think they ‘figured him out’And since the devil can really look into Rick’s soul, and knows exactly what kind of person he is, Rick hates him the most.

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Rick and Morty continues the 1st Mysex Story

Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137 By Stephanie Phillips and Ryan Lee

“Meeseeks and Destroy” may be the most favorite Rick and Morty episodes of all time, and for every fan who agrees, this comic is a must-read. in Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137Practically all of Rick’s enemies are brought together to destroy Rick and the entire Smith family by a mysterious villain: a Mr. Miesex. Mr. Meeseeks was the last remaining Meeseeks from the episode “Meeseeks and Destroy”How he didn’t disappear after Jerry perfected his golf game.

The comic reveals exactly what happens to a Meeseeks who lives much longer than he is supposed to, because he not only loses his mind, but he also starts to mutate. Crisis on C-137 is an awesome continuation of this favorite Rick and Morty Episode that is made even cooler by the inclusion of a number of iconic Rick and Morty Wicked.

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Rick and Morty gives Morty a love interest way better than Jessica

Rick and Morty #2 by Alex Leader and Fred C. Stressing

Rick and Morty Fans know that Jessica has been Morty’s primary love interest since the beginning of the series. But, except for one day, the two of them never hit it off. Plus, with everything Morty’s been through, he should probably find someone who can relate to his experiences a little more. Well, interesting enough, Rick and Morty Agreed, and indeed granted Morty A love interest he was much more compatible with Jessica: Noelle Goldenfold.

Noelle is the niece of a Mr. Goldfold from a universe where he is as smart as Rick. Like Morty, Noelle went on wacky adventures with her genius relative all over the multiverse. While Rick and the Goldfold become enemies, Morty and Noelle actually form a genuine connection, leading to Noelle becoming Morty’s ideal girlfriend.

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Rick and Morty reveals how Rick met Birdperson

Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour By Magdalene Visaggio and Marc Ellerby

Birdperson is Rick Sanchez’s all-time best friend and beloved Rick and Morty character in his own right. So, no Rick and Morty Fans will be curious to know how Rick and Birdperson first met, and the comic explains it. Back when Diane was still alive, and Rick was a scientist at NASA (recently fired), Rick finds a strange alien creature that has information on how to destroy a Galactic Federation super-weapon. The alien is a member of the resistance, and After Rick takes him in, he is quickly recovered by a prominent Resistance member: Birdperson.

The whole Infinity Hour Comic is basically a giant Star Wars Parody, with Rick acting as a kind of twisted Luke Skywalker. However, the reason it’s a must-read is that it tells the full story of how Rick and Birdperson became such good friends.

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Rick and Morty somehow makes the “Pickle Rick” episode even more badass

Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle Rick #1 by Delilah S. Dawson and CJ Cannon

The Rick and Morty Franchise reached an all-time high in terms of widespread popularity when it introduced “Pickle Rick”. The concept was absurd, the episode was hilarious, and the merchandise was off the charts. And that’s surely why Rick and Morty Comics decided to tell its own version of the “Pickle Rick” story, one that’s even worse than the original.

in Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle RickThe events of the comic play out more or less exactly as in the original episode, but with a few key differences, including that Pickle Rick was battling Snowball. This linked the “Pickle Rick” episode back to one of the oldest in the franchise, and actually ended with Snowball (aka Snuffles) being brought back into the Smith family. Any fan who loves Pickle Rick will love this alternate take on his story.

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Rick and Morty introduced a Jerry who is a Rick-level threat

Rick and Morty #21-23 by Kyle Starks and CJ Cannon

Jerry is famously the most moronic and pathetic character in Rick and MortyTo the point where his name is basically used as an insult. However, there is one Jerry who goes against that completely: Doofus Jerry. Although his name suggests he’s the dumbest of the bunch, Doofus Jerry is actually the exact opposite, as he’s a legitimate Rick-level threat.

In Rick and Morty #21-23, Doofus Jerry (who is the king of his own world) discovers multiversal travel, gets a portal gun, and travels to Rick’s citadel. Doofus Jerry takes down each Rick with a Rick-killing toxin before taking control of the Citadel of Ricks, and all of Central ends up curving. Doofus Jerry is probably the coolest original character in Rick and Morty comicsAnd fans of the series need to read about his story.

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The Rick and Morty comic is the ultimate tribute to the show

Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special By Alex Leader, Fred C. Stresing, and Dean Rankine

There are a number of reasons why a Rick and Morty Comic is worth reading for fans of the TV show. Some of them add to the lore in ways fans won’t want to miss, while others re-imagine some of the franchise’s best moments to make them even cooler. And then, there are comics that simply pay tribute to the beloved series – and this is paying the ultimate tribute.

Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special tells the story of Rick moving out of his garage and into a nursing home, though it is only the narrative vehicle for A super-sized camo-fest that explores every corner of Rick and Morty StudyIncluding the Butter Robot, the Fear Hole, and – of course – Pickle Rick. Everything that fans love about the franchise (including meta humor, high-concept sci-fi elements and plenty of ‘closet jokes’) is present in this one issue, making it one of the 10 best Rick and Morty Comics every fan of the TV show should read.