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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Rick and Morty Vol. 4' was something I read because I know little to nothing about this animated series. I've seen the characters, but I don't have cable and I haven't tried to look them up online. It's funny if a bit weird and crude.
In this volume, Morty convinces his grandfather Rick to use his powers for good and create medicine that will benefit the world. This means killing a flying creature that is the last of its kind. This also turns Rick into a very wanted drug lord. How he gets out of this is pretty funny. Also, Morty wants to be muscular and Rick does it, but warns about the side effects, which turn out to be pretty gross.
I don't know how true these feel to the series, but since the creators are linked to the book, I have to imagine that they are. Over the issues included in this volume, the art style varies a bit, but it's passable. There are bonus short stories included. I have another one of these to read, but I don't know if I'm a fan yet.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In this volume, Morty convinces his grandfather Rick to use his powers for good and create medicine that will benefit the world. This means killing a flying creature that is the last of its kind. This also turns Rick into a very wanted drug lord. How he gets out of this is pretty funny. Also, Morty wants to be muscular and Rick does it, but warns about the side effects, which turn out to be pretty gross.
I don't know how true these feel to the series, but since the creators are linked to the book, I have to imagine that they are. Over the issues included in this volume, the art style varies a bit, but it's passable. There are bonus short stories included. I have another one of these to read, but I don't know if I'm a fan yet.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
batbones's review against another edition
5.0
Always excited to see what is in store in every issue, given that this universe has a potentially infinite number of stories. The writers have used that concept for all it is worth.
emily_m_green's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Fort Vancouver Regional Library for bringing the bookmobile to my school and for carrying Rick and Morty Volume 4 on said bookmobile.
Rick and Morty is a hilarious animated show on Adult Swim that I have not been able to watch in years. Because children. And also no TV.
The premise of the show is that Rick, the grandfather of the family and Morty, his grandson, travel to other dimensions. Rick is a perpetually inebriated genius who is always scheming and getting the pair in trouble. Morty is not as bright and not as assertive and so often ends up being Rick’s patsy.
Morty also has a mother, Beth, who is a successful veterinarian and a father, Jerry, who is a failure who takes a lot of abuse from the family. His sister, Summer, is a lot more savvy than Morty.
On their adventures, Rick always has an ulterior motive that he is dragging Morty into. While Rick is often shown to have extremely poor morals, he ends up saving the day, and on occasion being kind. When it serves him.
In this volume, Rick tricks Morty into helping him form a drug ring. At the same time, Summer is going through a bad breakup and joins them on a trip only to be picked up by a bad actor. There are several stories within this volume that connect and a few that don’t.
It was a fun, sarcastic, dark humor read.
Would I teach this book? Based on the genre--it being an additional written volume to a cartoon show--probably not. However, it is an excellent example of how to make a TV show into a comic book. The characters seem true to their television selves, the plotline does not disrupt the TV plotline but also does not feel inconsequential. And, perhaps most importantly, it is funny, gross, and weird at all the right times. So, perhaps if I were to teach a course on graphic adaptations of cartoons (wouldn’t that be quite the alternate reality) I might very well include this volume.
ashlylynne's review
5.0
Synopsis
What can I even say to sum up the Rick and Morty comic issues in this collection? Hmmm. I guess I’ll just say that if you’ve ever watched the show, you know exactly what you’re in for.
Rick and Morty, Vol. 4 by Kyle Starks, Marc Ellerby, Cj Cannon, Ryan Hill, and Katy Farina
★★★★½
Genre: TV Show Based/Science Fiction/Satire
Release Date: February 2017
Source: Free Review Copy via Netgalley
On My Shelf: Sadly (literally so sadly) No
How do I even put into words how much I loved this comic?
No, but seriously, how? I’ve been a Rick and Morty fan for a while now which caused me to jump on the opportunity to read this volume when I saw it on Netgalley. I squealed when I was approved!
I haven’t read the previous comics/collections in this series, but I had no problem diving in with this one. That also means, though, that I was a bit leery when I scrolled to the first page of this collection. I, of course, wanted to love this, but I was afraid I wouldn’t. But, then again, it’s on volume 4, I told myself, so the artists have to be doing something right…right?
Right.
I found myself seriously smiling, heck, even often laughing out loud at how awesome these comics were. The artists definitely captured the essence of the show perfectly. With each comic I felt that I was actually watching an episode of the show–the comics were honestly that on point.
I’m not really sure what else to say about this comic volume besides I’m so thankful that Netgalley and the publisher provided me with a review copy of this because I enjoyed every second and every page. I picked up the latest issue at the comic book store last week and can’t wait to read more of this series!
I definitely recommend this book to any and all fans of the TV series. This was well worth the read.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Ashly Reads.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my rating. All thoughts are and remain my own.*
What can I even say to sum up the Rick and Morty comic issues in this collection? Hmmm. I guess I’ll just say that if you’ve ever watched the show, you know exactly what you’re in for.
Rick and Morty, Vol. 4 by Kyle Starks, Marc Ellerby, Cj Cannon, Ryan Hill, and Katy Farina
★★★★½
Genre: TV Show Based/Science Fiction/Satire
Release Date: February 2017
Source: Free Review Copy via Netgalley
On My Shelf: Sadly (literally so sadly) No
How do I even put into words how much I loved this comic?
No, but seriously, how? I’ve been a Rick and Morty fan for a while now which caused me to jump on the opportunity to read this volume when I saw it on Netgalley. I squealed when I was approved!
I haven’t read the previous comics/collections in this series, but I had no problem diving in with this one. That also means, though, that I was a bit leery when I scrolled to the first page of this collection. I, of course, wanted to love this, but I was afraid I wouldn’t. But, then again, it’s on volume 4, I told myself, so the artists have to be doing something right…right?
Right.
I found myself seriously smiling, heck, even often laughing out loud at how awesome these comics were. The artists definitely captured the essence of the show perfectly. With each comic I felt that I was actually watching an episode of the show–the comics were honestly that on point.
I’m not really sure what else to say about this comic volume besides I’m so thankful that Netgalley and the publisher provided me with a review copy of this because I enjoyed every second and every page. I picked up the latest issue at the comic book store last week and can’t wait to read more of this series!
I definitely recommend this book to any and all fans of the TV series. This was well worth the read.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Ashly Reads.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my rating. All thoughts are and remain my own.*
samdalefox's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Not as good as the first three, still really enjoyed it though.
cwebb's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome. I love Rick and Morty comics as I love the series.
cheermio's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free copy of this from the publisher on netgalley.
there's a graphic novel??? if you like the show you'll like this. I like the show more because I really enjoy their voices but this is still fun. also short.
there's a graphic novel??? if you like the show you'll like this. I like the show more because I really enjoy their voices but this is still fun. also short.
shannonleighd's review against another edition
3.0
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
4.0
The main story arc is fantastic, mean-spirited Doctor Who references and all.
Big letdown here was a one issue that breaks away from the traditional art style. "Morty Bounce to the Ounce" confused me, it felt like fan fiction and I don't understand the change in art style, it was distracting.
Big letdown here was a one issue that breaks away from the traditional art style. "Morty Bounce to the Ounce" confused me, it felt like fan fiction and I don't understand the change in art style, it was distracting.