Animated science fiction duo Rick and Morty are making their grand return to comics for a special 12-issue series. Rick and Morty is a franchise that continues to be incredibly popular today since its debut almost a decade ago. The adventures following Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith have spread hilarity across the airwaves as the show continues its sixth season on Adult Swim.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Strangely, the medium that has actually seen the most of Rick and Morty's adventures is comics. In 2015, a Rick and Morty comic series from Oni Press began to hit store shelves, following the Rick and Morty of Dimension C-131, while revealing larger secrets of the multiverse, such as the second Council of Ricks.
Rick and Morty's New Series Will Feature Three Arcs Over 12 Issues As of now, 12 issues have been announced for the return of the mainline Rick and Morty comics. Firer mentions that there will be three arcs throughout the run, meaning that there will be on average a new continuous story every four issues. Firer even gave fans a tease at what the first arc of the story will have in store, confirming that Mr. Goldenfold - Morty's teacher - will be the first to be in the spotlight.
Mr. Goldenfold Gets the Spotlight as a Failed Genius Firer mentions that the story will focus on "a world of genius Goldenfolds who've dedicated their life to the pursuit of mathematical perfection. And for our Goldenfold, realizing you're the lame multiverse feels awful." Mr.
The Rick and Morty comics have a habit of showing fans the backstories and secrets they've asked for, from the fallout of Krombopulos Michael's death to details about Gearhead's Gear Wars - it seems the upcoming 12-issue series will do exactly the same, diving into the multiversal secret of Mr. Goldenfold.Look for Rick and Morty #1 on sale in January 2023 from Oni Press.