Rick and Morty Vol. 1 (1)
Rick and Morty Vol. 1 (1) book cover

Rick and Morty Vol. 1 (1)

Price
$30.00
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Publisher
Oni Press
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1620102817
Dimensions
6.63 x 0.3 x 10.19 inches
Weight
9.6 ounces

Description

"Oni Press’ Rick & Morty comics have done an excellent job matching the irreverent, I-can’t-believe-they-went-there humor of the Adult Swim sensation, including the series’ smart pop-culture parodies." –– Paste Magazine Zac Gorman is a cartoonist from Detroit, MI, raised on the sacred suburban triumvirate of video games, cartoons, and comic books. He's the creator of the popular webcomic Magical Game TIme and has worked on several animated television series as a storyboard artist and character designer. Zach currently resides in Chicago with his far more talented wife and a furry little monster who most people mistake for a cat.CJ Cannon is a self-taught artist living in Nashville, Tennessee. When they're not working on comics, outside riding their bike, or drumming, they're almost always in the house drawing fanart.Marc Ellerby is a comics illustrator living in Essex, UK. He has worked on such titles as Rick and Morty, Doctor Who, Regular Show and The Amazing World of Gumball. His own comics (which you should totally check out!) are Chloe Noonan: Monster Hunter and Ellerbisms. You can read some comics if you like at marcellerby.com.

Features & Highlights

  • The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's hilarious [adult swim] animated show RICK & MORTY is now available in its first collection! Join the excitement as depraved genius Rick Sanchez embarks on insane adventures with his awkward grandson Morty across the universe and across time. Caught in the crossfire are his teenage granddaughter Summer, his veterinary surgeon daughter Beth, and his hapless son-in-law Jerry. This collection features the first five issues of the comic book series, including "THE WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB of WALL STREET," "MORT-BALLS!" and more, along with hilarious mini-comics showcasing the whole family.

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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What did you expect

Seriously *burp* good book if you like the show. If you don't like the show, stay away, because it's the same. I-I-I give it five stars because I like the *burp* show, I-I-I'm not being objective here. Full color, good construction -for a paperback. Takes, i dont know, like 2? 2 or 3 hours? 3 hours to read? Now *burp* was objective. Also stay away from Rick and Morty comics from other dimensions. Don't ask.
40 people found this helpful
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Don't even trip, Dawg

Just buy this book, okay? Well, if you're a Rick and Morty fan, which I'm assuming you are. I assume everyone is. Sometimes I assume wrong, but then I pretend like you are anyway, so it all works out. The characters are very true to the show, and stuff happens that is pretty amusing and stuff.
16 people found this helpful
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What a fun book!

Holy crap I wasn't expecting too much but was highly impressed with this book. It felt just like watching a very long episode of the show, which is exactly what I wanted. I liked it so much I bought the next 3 volumes based solely on this one. If your a R&M fan this will help ride you over while waiting for new episodes to appear. Take a look, you will not be disappointed!
12 people found this helpful
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Wubba Lubba Dub Dub

For those who might be fans of Rick and Morty and want to buy this, PLEASE keep in mind that the Rick and Morty TV universe is different than the comics' Rick and Morty (think Marvel's Cinematic Universe and Marvel's Comic Universe.)

Due to the fact comics only have so many pages, the story feels rushed at times. Some of the jokes fall flat just due to the fact you can't hear Rick's sarcastic and constantly bored voice or Morty's naive unsure voice.

The art style(s) all are pleasing to my eyes, but please keep in mind that it changes often. Some people may find this jarring or find that it may ruin the feel.

Overall, if you're a fan and just want something to hold you over til season 3 debut in December you should buy it. Just keep your mind open and don't expect all the jokes to hit like they do in the show.
11 people found this helpful
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This is a grrr*burp*...great book

I love the show so I was nervous about this because it isn't written by Dan Harmon or Justin Roiland but it lives up to the show for sure! It is very good and caught me by surprise in the same wonderful way the show does. Definitely buy this to hold you over until the next season!
7 people found this helpful
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Disappointing...

I love Rick and Morty. I watch seasons 1 and 2 straight through nearly everyday. The writing for the Volume 1 (and 2) comic books is nowhere near as good as the show. The jokes are contrived and lazy, with lines like "Don't even trip, dawg" thrown around just so that the reader goes "Haaaa! He said that again." It's hard not to like it, since ultimately it IS Rick and Morty. Still, there's not a single interesting plot here. The writing was unclever and unimaginative, and just not up to par with what you'd expect.

Also, it's a sad, messed up day when the comic book art is worse than the animation art. It looks like it was drawn by a child trying to draw Rick and Morty.
5 people found this helpful
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Solid first volume - optimistic to see what comes!

This was pretty much exactly what I wanted out of a Rick & Morty comic, although it's clear it hasn't QUITE found its groove yet, and it hasn't had enough time to explore some of the more complex aspects of the characters. Like the show, however, it is primarily goofy and intelligent, but with a few dark moments. It doesn't shy away from having some warmth, but it isn't heavy-handed with it. The dialogue is almost perfectly written, and you can hear the characters speaking in your head VERY easily. If I had one major complaint, it would be the story pacing.. since pacing is a big part of the comedic timing that makes the series (and the comic) so good, it's hard to pace the adventure in a manner that lends itself well enough to the comic page while still maintaining that. That aspect of things does get better in later chapters here, however, so I'm optimistic that as the series continues it'll be ironed out. Looking forward to future R&M installments for sure!
5 people found this helpful
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Great for collecting, even better for reading.

I own the comics, soft covers, and hard covers.
Comics are a bit fragile for reading.
The hard cover is beautiful but the pages are thin and I don't want to put wear on it.
This soft cover is perfect for reading and affordable too.
3 people found this helpful
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Five Stars

Awesome! Getting Schwifty!
3 people found this helpful
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... rather droll read with maybe one or two actually brilliant moments. Especially bad when compared to the fantastic ...

A rather droll read with maybe one or two actually brilliant moments. Especially bad when compared to the fantastic show.
3 people found this helpful