Current Series | Latest Jumping-On Points | Compilations | 1st Appearance | Origin Story | Main Publication History | Secondary Publication History | Key Storylines | Media Source Material | Key Issues
by snowbi-wan, updated Jul 2019
Rick and Morty is an animated sitcom on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. The series is a kind of cross between The Simpsons for its family drama and Futurama for its science-fiction comedy/adventure. Rick is an eccentric, alcoholic mad scientist dragging his fretful, easily influenced grandson, Morty, on adventures through dimensional portals across the multiverse in his flying car. The show is full of humorous situations, one-liners, and irreverent references to pop-culture and science fiction. The main characters' dynamic owes more than a little to the main characters of Back To The Future, the whole idea for the show having been borne out of a parody of that film. The animated show has received universal critical acclaim.
Current Series
This is a curated list of the most current series to help you get started with Rick and Morty comic books. The series listed in this section are predominantly series of individual comic issues, but the list can include digests and softcovers (and even hardcovers) if the material is original material.
Oni Press publishes the ongoing Rick and Morty comic book series and also has a series of one-shots featuring colorful supporting characters from Rick and Morty's travels. All of these comics contain original stories that tie-in to the animated television show perfectly without rehashing the show or straying too far from the aspects that make the show so popular.
| Publisher | Frequency | Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONI PRESS | Ongoing - Ending | RICK AND MORTY [2015] | (flagship series) |
| ONI PRESS | Limited (4) | RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] | (sequel mini-series) |
| ONI PRESS | Limited (5) | RICK AND MORTY: GO TO HELL [2020] | |
| ONI PRESS | One-Shot | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: UNITY [2019] | |
| ONI PRESS | One-Shot | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: COUNCIL OF RICKS [2020] |
Latest Jumping-On Points
Comic books are serialized periodicals. The absolute best place to jump on with any comic series is a series beginning, but, if the run has gotten lengthy, the beginning of a new story arc or of a new creative team are other great--and perfectly acceptable--places to get started right away. This section contains a curated list of the latest issues from current and recent series where you can get started in Rick and Morty. Look below for series beginning or start of a story arc. Subsequent sections explore the subject's publishing history and indicate other less recent places to get started in Rick and Morty.
PLEASE NOTE: The issues presented in this section are either in-stock issues or pre-order/pre-sale issues. To get the largest discount, new comic books can be pre-ordered two months before they are published. We offer pre-sale books for issues that we plan to have in stock when they are published. If you purchase pre-order/pre-sale comics now, you will be charged now, and the comics will be shipped after they are all published. If you mix in-stock issues with pre-order/pre-sale issues, you will create two orders subject to separate shipping charges. In-stock issues will ship right away.
| Cover | Release Month | Series / Number / Storyline | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quick View | Nov 2019 | RICK AND MORTY [2015] #56 ELLERBY CVR A (THE RICKONING, Part 1 of 5 (start of a story arc)) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Dec 2019 | RICK AND MORTY [2015] #57 ELLERBY CVR A (THE RICKONING, Part 2 of 5) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Jan 2020 | RICK AND MORTY [2015] #58 ELLERBY CVR A (THE RICKONING, Part 3 of 5) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Feb 2020 | RICK AND MORTY [2015] #59 ELLERBY CVR A (THE RICKONING, Part 4 of 5) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Mar 2020 | RICK AND MORTY [2015] #60 ELLERBY CVR A (THE RICKONING, Part 5 of 5 (series end)) | IN STOCK | $4.99 | |
 Quick View | Nov 2019 | RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] #3 LITTLE CVR A (Part 3 of 4) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Dec 2019 | RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] #4 LITTLE CVR A (Part 4 of 4 (mini-series end)) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Apr 2020 | RICK AND MORTY: GO TO HELL [2020] #1 OROZA CVR A (Part 1 of 5 (mini-series beginning)) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | May 2020 | RICK AND MORTY: GO TO HELL [2020] #2 OROZA CVR A (Part 2 of 5) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Jun 2020 | RICK AND MORTY: GO TO HELL [2020] #3 OROZA CVR A (Part 3 of 5) | UNAVAILABLE | $3.39 | |
 Quick View | Nov 2019 | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: UNITY [2019] #1 CANNON CVR A (one-shot) | UNAVAILABLE | $4.24 | |
 Quick View | Apr 2020 | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: COUNCIL OF RICKS [2020] #1 MURPHY CVR A (one-shot) | UNAVAILABLE | $4.24 |
PLEASE NOTE: The issues presented in this section are either in-stock issues or pre-order/pre-sale issues. To get the largest discount, new comic books can be pre-ordered two months before they are published. We offer pre-sale books for issues that we plan to have in stock when they are published. If you purchase pre-order/pre-sale comics now, you will be charged now, and the comics will be shipped after they are all published. If you mix in-stock issues with pre-order/pre-sale issues, you will create two orders subject to separate shipping charges. In-stock issues will ship right away.
Compilations
In modern comic publishing, it's common (and expected) for individual comic book issues to be collected into compilations of trade paperbacks and/or hardcovers, as well as other special compilations. Unlike the individual source issues, the collected editions typically stay in print for long periods and are less 'collectible.' If individual issues are out of reach or are not of interest to you or if you just need reading copies, the following collected editions of Rick And Morty comic books are the most recent in-print editions and are the perfect alternative to get started right away with Rick and Morty. The following compilations are presented in a chronologically-based suggested reading order with softcover editions before any hardcover editions (unless the only in-print editions are hardcover--these are integrated into the softcover list).
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| Cover | Release Month | Series / Number / Storyline | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quick View | Nov 2015 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 01 CURRENT PRINTING |  | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Apr 2016 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 02 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Sep 2016 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 03 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Feb 2017 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 04 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Jul 2017 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 05 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Dec 2017 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 06 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Mar 2018 | RICK AND MORTY: POCKET LIKE YOU STOLE IT [2017-TPB] CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | May 2018 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 07 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Dec 2018 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 08 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | May 2019 | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS [2019-TPB] VOL 01 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Feb 2020 | RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS [2019-TPB] VOL 02 | UNAVAILABLE | $16.99 | |
 Quick View | Jun 2019 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 09 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Mar 2019 | RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS [2018-TPB] CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Oct 2019 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 10 | UNAVAILABLE | $16.99 | |
 Quick View | Mar 2020 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-TPB] VOL 11 | UNAVAILABLE | $16.99 | |
 Quick View | Jan 2020 | RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS [2020-TPB] VOL 02: PAINSCAPE | UNAVAILABLE | $16.99 | |
 Quick View | Nov 2016 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-HC] BOOK 01 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Oct 2017 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-HC] BOOK 02 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Sep 2018 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-HC] BOOK 03 CURRENT PRINTING | | Go to Amazon | |
 Quick View | Jun 2019 | RICK AND MORTY [2015-HC] BOOK 04 | UNAVAILABLE | $42.49 |
1st Appearance
The first appearance of a character in comic book form is often the most valuable issue featuring that character. It's a nice place to get started in Rick And Morty, if it's within your budget.
- RICK AND MORTY [2015] #1 (1st appearance of Rick and Morty)
Main Publication History
Series beginnings are always great places to get started in comic books. Here is the Main Publication History for Rick And Morty comic books.
- RICK AND MORTY [2015] #1-60
- RICK AND MORTY: LIL' POOPY SUPERSTAR [2016] #1-5
- RICK AND MORTY: POCKET LIKE YOU STOLE IT [2017] #1-5
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: THE VINDICATORS [2018] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: KROMBOPULOUS MICHAEL [2018] #1
- RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS [2018] #1-4
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: SLEEPY GARY [2018] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: PICKLE RICK [2018] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: JERRY [2019] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: MR. MEESEEKS [2019] #1
- RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] #1-4 (sequel mini-series)
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: THE FLESH CURTAINS [2019] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: UNITY [2019] #1
- RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS: COUNCIL OF RICKS [2020] #1
- RICK AND MORTY: GO TO HELL [2020] #1-5
Media Source Material
If you've enjoyed non-comic media for Rick and Morty, this section describes the comic book source material for some of the most popular non-comic media. However, Rick and Morty began as an animated television show with comic books from Oni Press following. Comic books have not been the source material for the cartoon. The comic book storylines and bonus shorts are original stories that compliment the animated television show perfectly without rehashing the show or straying too far from the aspects that make the show so popular.
Key Issues
A key issue can be an acceptable place to get started with Rick and Morty, but they are more of a collector's checklist, as they can carry high price tags. Rick and Morty was a surprise hit from independent publisher Oni Press. All the early issues are highly sought after and can command high prices.
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- RICK AND MORTY [2015] #1 (1st appearance of Rick and Morty)