Rick and Morty vs. the Universe - Hardcover

Book 1 of 4: Rick and Morty vs. the Universe

Kibblesmith, Daniel

 
9798894889917: Rick and Morty vs. the Universe

Synopsis

MOVE OVER, BIG BANG! GET WRECKED, BIG CRUNCH! GALAXIES COME AND GALAXIES GO, BUT OUR PLANE OF EXISTENCE HAS NEVER FACED ANYTHING AS CONSEQUENTIAL AS . . . THE FIRST-EVER RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT! From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick’s old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg’d Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED―to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH―meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do―a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT in one EPIC volume, featuring Rick and Morty vs. the Universe #1–4 alongside three event tie-in one-shot issues featuring Summer, Jerry, Beth, Space-Beth, and Morty! Wubba Lubba Dub DUB!!

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About the Authors

Daniel Kibblesmith is an Emmy-nominated TV writer for Netflix Animation, HBO, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and comics writer for Oni Press, Marvel, DC, Dynamite, Archie, and others. He is also the author of the children's book Princess Dinosaur and the all-ages humor book Santa's Husband. Before that, he worked at The Onion and ClickHole. He lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful and brilliant wife and daughter.

Jake Black is a writer with nearly 25 years experience writing for some of the biggest brands in the world. Beginning his career on the TV series Smallville, Jake has written several television episodes, books, and, of course, comics. Among his notable comics work is a Supergirl story co-written with Helen Slater, who played the role in the 1984 movie, as well as TMNT, Toy Story, Ben 10, and many more. In addition, he has written for brands like WWE, Star Trek, Batman, Cartoon Network, Marvel, and DC Comics. A 15-year cancer survivor, Jake lives in a quiet Connecticut town with his wife and their three children.

Alex Firer is an LA-based, Soviet-born writer whose credits include The Onion News Network, The Official Handbook of the Bowieverse, and a bunch of Rick and Morty comics: Birdperson, Nimbus, Rick's New Hat, you know, all those. Buy them if you want. Are all these bios just resumes? He used to work at an opera house in Boston if that helps. Yup. Salary: $1,000,000.

Jarrett Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (BFA & MFA in sequential art). In addition to his pro-wrestling/adventure series Super Pro K.O.! (Oni Press) he wrote and drew History Comics Hip-Hop: The Beat of America (MacMillan). He is currently drawing his kids detective graphic novel series, Harper Sharp (Random House Graphic). He loves classic JRPGs and draws his comics traditionally. He can even draw Rick Sanchez with his eyes closed now!

IG: @JarrettWilliams
Website: www.jarrettcomics.com

Suzi Blake is a comic artist and colorist based in St. Louis, Missouri, spending the apocalypse in the corn fields. When she's not playing games or eating pho, she loves drawing the characters from her childhood. So far she's also enjoyed working on Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, Skullgirls, Aggretsuko, and a new series with YouTuber Jacksepticeye! (Don't tell my editors how far behind I am on stuff, plz . . . )

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