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Creation & Design

Pickle Rick was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for the animated series 'Rick and Morty'. The character's transformation into a pickle serves as a metaphor for Rick's escapism and avoidance of family responsibilities.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the third season of 'Rick and Morty', Pickle Rick quickly became a fan-favorite character due to his absurdity and the dark humor surrounding his escapades.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Pickle Rick serves as a representation of Rick's deeper issues, including his fear of vulnerability and commitment. His character evolves as he confronts these challenges, often leading to moments of introspection and growth.

Cultural Reception

Pickle Rick has received widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike, often cited as one of the most memorable moments in 'Rick and Morty'. The character has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring memes and merchandise.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rick Sanchez
First Appearance:
Rick and Morty #35
Aliases:
Pickle Rick
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Citadel, Team Rick
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert in various sciences, Advanced technology manipulation
Equipment:
Portal Gun, Various gadgets
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray

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Rick and Morty #35
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Variant cover art by Alex Cormack

Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300

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Rick and Morty Presents: The Vindicators #1
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Rick and Morty Presents: The Vindicators #1
 
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1st appearance of Pickle Rick

[May 2021 - Adult Swim announced a Rick and Morty digital shorts spin-off titled The Vindicators]

Rick and Morty #37
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Variant foil cover art by Mike Vasquez

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Rick and Morty #37
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Rick and Morty #37
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Rick and Morty Presents Pickle Rick #1
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A re-imagining of the character sees Rick inventing a fruit gun to use on himself in an effort to avoid family therapy

Rick and Morty Presents Pickle Rick #1
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Variant cover art by Mike Vasquez

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Rick and Morty Presents Pickle Rick #1
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Variant cover art by Alex Cormack, limited to 600 copies

Cover art inspired by The Fantastic Four #12 (1963)

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