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Creation & Design

Rick Sanchez was created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for the animated television series 'Rick and Morty', which premiered in 2013. The character was designed to be a cynical and reckless scientist, serving as a parody of the mad scientist trope.

Early Years

Rick's early years are shrouded in mystery, but it is known that he was once a loving father and husband before becoming a notorious figure in the multiverse. His relationship with his family, particularly his grandson Morty, is central to the series.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Rick evolves from a purely selfish character to one that occasionally shows vulnerability and a desire for connection, particularly with Morty. His complex personality and moral ambiguity make him a compelling character in the narrative.

Cultural Reception

Rick Sanchez has been widely received as one of the most iconic characters in modern animation, praised for his depth and complexity. The character has garnered a significant fanbase and critical acclaim.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rick Sanchez
First Appearance:
Good Morty, The
Aliases:
Rick, Rick C-137, Evil Morty
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Morty Smith, Birdperson, The Citadel
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert in various sciences, Interdimensional travel
Equipment:
Portal Gun, Mech Suit, Various gadgets
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blue

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Good Morty, The
Promo ⋅ Morty Publications ⋅ 2014
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Good Morty, The
 
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1st appearance of Rick & Morty in comics

Promotional mini-comic included in random units of 'Rick And Morty' Season One DVD

Counterfeit versions are rumored to exist

Single staple, first edition more valuable than its double-staple successors

Rick and Morty #1
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Rick and Morty #1
 
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Premiere issue inspired by the animated series

Rick and Morty #1
1:50 ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Justin Roiland

Roiland is the co-creator of the cartoon and voices both title characters

Rick and Morty #1
1:10 ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Julieta Colas

Rick and Morty #1
1:30 ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Johnny Ryan

Rick and Morty #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Ryan Hill

Bridge City exclusive

Cover art inspired by the film 'Goonies'

Rick and Morty #2
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Copies ordered by retailers: 9,169

Rick and Morty #1
2nd Print ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant second printing cover art by Fred Chao

Rick and Morty #2
1:20 ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Erica Hayes

Rick and Morty #2
2nd Print ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Second printing

Rick and Morty #3
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Copies ordered by retailers: 9,026

Rick and Morty #4
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Rick and Morty #4
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 9,683

Rick and Morty #1
3rd Print ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant third printing cover art by Maximus Pauson

Rick and Morty #1
5th Print ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2015
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Variant fifth printing cover art by Rian Sygh

Rick and Morty #5
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Copies ordered by retailers: 10,282

Rick and Morty #6
ONI ⋅ 2015
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Copies ordered by retailers: 11,833

Rick and Morty #16
SDCC ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2016
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Rick and Morty #16
 
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Variant cover art by Mariel Kinuko, San Diego Comic Con 2016 exclusive

Cover art inspired by the PlayStation 3 survival game 'The Last of Us'

Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1
Convention Exclusive ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2017
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Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1
 
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Variant cover art by Tait Howard

Promotional giveaway at PAX West gaming convention in 2017

Cover art inspired by Nintendo Power (1988)

Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1
Error ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2017
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Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1
 
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Variant cover art by John Allison presented by Nerd Block

Rumored to be only 50 in distribution

Nerd Block went bankrupt before fulfilling customer orders

Rick and Morty #36
Variant ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art by Mike Vazquez, limited to 1,000 copies

Rick and Morty #39
Variant ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2018
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Variant cover art inspired by Action Comics #1 (1939)

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1
IDW ⋅ 2018
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Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1
 
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Premiere issue of four-part limited series that begins with Morty learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons before being thrust into an alternate realm where the game is real

Co-published by IDW and Oni Press

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1
Chromium ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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Variant chromium cover art by Alex Cormack, limited to 700 copies

Rick and Morty #44
Variant ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2018
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Rick and Morty #44
 
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Variant cover art by Alex Cormack, limited to 700 copies

Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

Rick and Morty #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2021
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Rick and Morty #1
 
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Variant cover art by Andrea Tamme

Four Color Grails exclusive

Four Color Grails was a monthly subscription box of exclusive comics that is no longer in business

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