Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press's new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS!
In this first issue, J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, The Mighty Zodiac) teams up with Rick and Morty series artist CJ Cannon to explore the twisted and bombastic history of THE VINDICATORS in an all-out superhero comics extravaganza. Read in amazement as the superhero team travels through dimensions to recruit other heroes to defeat a villain of their own making. Gasp in shock and awe as the plot twists and previously irrelevant characters revive from the dead! Frown in frustratio more
Ohhhh snap - it's the return of the Vindicators, folks. That's right, the most "effective" super-team in the Rick and Morty-verse have returned and they need the help of that drunkenly dynamic science duo. So come along as things get crazy, super awesome, and downright wacky. Read Full Review
A must read for Rick and Morty die-hards and even casual fans too. Read Full Review
Ultimately then, the first issue of this new series provides a fun swipe at the absurdity of big two cape-and-cowl comics, but perhaps lacks a little of the smart, subversive approach that has become synonymous with Rick and Morty over the years. There are definitely some laughs to be had here, but it feels like its missing that spark of creativity to elevate it from just another Rick and Morty story to the realm of something truly special. That said, its still well worth a look if youre a fan of the show although that's something that could pretty much be said for all of Onis Rick and Morty output so far. Read Full Review
This could very well be an episode of Rick and Morty, so if you're a fan " grab this book. Read Full Review
An issue that wants to be a self-aware parody, but can't quite pull it all together around all the cameos and in-jokes. Read Full Review
Rick and Morty comics are typically very funny, but this spin-off relies completely on the humor created by the show and does nothing original to make the comic stand out. I finished my reading with the feeling that I could have just watched the original episode instead. Read Full Review
The issue looks decent enough, and there are one or two moments that earn the issue's premise, but this one is purely or the Rick and Morty completionist. Read Full Review