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Rick and Morty, Vol. 5 by Marc Ellerby, C.J. Cannon, Kyle Starks

batbones's review

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5.0

The Doofus Jerry arc was excellent. It was, in my opinion, one of the best stories in the series in terms of its narrative structure and the way it explores the relationship dynamics between characters and the story potential of the 'Doofus'-dimension. Doofus Rick is growing on me; his friendship with Jerry are comparative minor episodes but contributes light-hearted, innocently happy moments to an otherwise pessimistic series, and I always look forward to seeing them.

samdalefox's review

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

My favourite one of the series so far, I laughed out loud several times. I value this so highly because I was having a particuarly bad depression day and felt miserable physically and mentally and this volume genuinely cheered me up. I always enjoy it when they include the shorts at the end too. 

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marloureads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cwebb's review

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5.0

Another awesome and fun read! Cannot go wrong with R&M

chwaters's review against another edition

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4.0

It may be Tiny Rick on the cover, but this volume is predominately about Jerry. Or an alternate Jerry, to be more specific. A Jerry that's actually a threat to Rick(s)? It's not possible, right? Pick up volume 5 to find out!
Also, Tiny Rick!!!!! (Now without existential angst!)

beingmissmeg's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

just_fighting_censorship's review

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5.0

In the main story arc Jerry hangs out with Doofus Rick and runs into that dimension's Jerry and almost destroys all of the dimensions.

Then space ghosts on the spaceship Mr. Mistoffelees ("it was 1981, everyone was obsessed with Cats"), a Tiny Rick Adventure that gets pretty violent, and some fun shorts.

ethancf's review against another edition

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4.0

Starts off with maybe one of the best R+M stories yet - including the show. I love Doofus Rick. but after that concludes is fairly middling. I do wish the art was consistent across volumes, especially for an adaptation.

cmiller0401's review

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5.0

Just like the show.

The only bad thing about this trade is the 5th issue's illustration. Kyle Starks illustrated this issue. While he's great at writing the Rick and Morty comics, his illustration style is so different that it breaks the continuity for me, and I just don't like it in general.

Really liked seeing Mr. Meeseeks again in the bonus shorts :)

yuno's review

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3.0

-> 2.5
Probably my least favorite for now. Jerry is just moping around and causing trouble again. It's really painful to see that. Also, the last issue has a different art style and I didn't really like it.