Rick and Morty
– A Tale of Two Jerries
Rick and Morty – A Tale of Two Jerries cover
DateDecember 28, 2016 (Part 1)[1]
January 25, 2017 (Part 2)[2]
February 22, 2017 (Part 3)[3]
No. of issues3 (+2 one-shots)
Main characters
PublisherOni Press
Creative team
WritersKyle Starks
Ari Yarwood (uncredited)[4]
ArtistsCJ Cannon
Marc Ellerby (Morty Shines)
Kyle Starks (Tiny Rick)
LetterersCrank!
ColouristsKaty Farina[5]
CreatorsJustin Roiland
Dan Harmon
EditorsAri Yarwood
Hillary Thompson
Original publication
Published inRick and Morty
ISBN978-1-6201-0416-3
Chronology
Preceded by"Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind" (episode)
Followed by"Mortynight Run" (episode)

Rick and Morty – A Tale of Two Jerries is a graphic novel, written by Kyle Starks and illustrated by CJ Cannon that was released in three parts throughout 2016 and 2017 by Oni Press, as the fifth volume of the comic series based on the television series of the same name by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.[6] Part 1, Jerry-Go-Round, was released on December 28, 2016, Part 2, That Thing You Doofus, was released on January 25, 2017, and Part 3, Pacific Rick, was released on February 22, 2017.

The first Rick and Morty comic series arc following Rick Sanchez C-137 and Morty Smith Prime, following the deaths of Rick and Morty C-132 in Head-Space (the first story arc written by Starks after the departure of Zac Gorman), A Tale of Two Jerries (colloquially known as the "Doofus Jerry" arc[7]) is set after the 2014 first season episode "Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind", and before the events of the 2015 second season episode "Mortynight Run". Published with the one-shots Morty Shines and Tiny Rick (with the backup story Superior Posterior), respectively illustrated by Marc Ellerby and Starks himself, it is followed by the story arc The Rick Identity.[8]

The series is notable for introducing Doofus Jerry, a "viable antagonist" later referenced in the 2017 third season episode "The Ricklantis Mixup",[9][10] receiving a positive critical reception and later becoming an internet meme.[7][11][12][13][14]

Premise

Part One: Jerry-Go-Round

Jerry is real tired of being treated like he's worthless, ya know? He works really hard for this family! He deserves a break! So he goes to see his best bud Doofus Rick for some fondue and merry-go-round times. However, their perfect day is interrupted by… Doofus Jerry?! And this guy seems like real bad news, man…[15]

Part Two: That Thing You Doofus

Doofus Jerry is the REAL PIECE OF WORK, MAN. And, somehow, Rick's Achilles' heel. He can't figure out how to beat the dude! Well, if ONE Rick can't solve your Jerry Problems maybe all of them can? Can The Council of Ricks stop Doofus Jerry's before everyone becomes––oh god, no––conquered by a Jerry?[16]

The title is a reference to the 1996 comedy film That Thing You Do!.

Part Three: Pacific Rick

When Jerry is master of the world, how is Rick to survive? By building a GIANT FRICKIN' ROBOT, THAT'S HOW! The Smith family takes on Doofus Jerry in a battle to end all battles. Come for the sweet punching action, stay for the existential ennui.[17]

The title and plot is a reference to the 2013 science fiction kaiju film Pacific Rim.

One-shots

Morty Shines

In this special one-shot and tribute to Event Horizon, Rick, Morty, and Summer find themselves aboard the space-ship Mr. Mistoffelees, designed by a younger Rick before its disappearance 35 years earlier, into Hell. But could the ship be HAUNTED? Yeah, I mean, it probably is.[18]

Tiny Rick

In this special one-shot and direct sequel to "Big Trouble in Little Sanchez", by the title of which the fifth volume as a whole is occasionally marketed, Morty meets an old friend with a tiny secret: TINY RICK! Meanwhile, in the backup story Superior Posterior, Jerry explores an alternate reality in which he had sacrificed himself to save an alien planet.[19]

Development

In February 2017, Oni Press Managing Editor Ari Yarwood recalled the writing of A Tale of Two Jerries as one of his most "favorite [and] beautiful moments of creativity and humor [o]n this book", attributing the "wonderful secret" of the creation of a "hyper-competent, super-evil dude" in Doofus Jerry to being "because Kyle [Starks] was emailing me about a Doofus Rick idea, and accidentally mixed it up and wrote Doofus Jerry instead, [a]nd then those three amazing ["A Tale of Two Jerries"] issues got written."[4] Series writer Kyle Starks further expanded to agree that Doofus Jerry could be considered "the ultimate villain of the Rick and Morty universe", indicating interest in having the character return after their apparent death at the conclusion of the arc, with "the Borg feel[ing] like a great comparison[,] right there with (Rick and Morty alien scientist) Zeep in terms of viable antagonists, [a] sort of [d]ark mirror being held up. Also, like, who's worse than Jerry? It's the opposite of Jerry. Doofus Jerry is a super capable, super ambitious, super smart, SUPER evil that's all going to cause big, big problems."[10]

Reception

Issue # Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
1 December 2016 8.7/10 2 [20]
2 January 2017 8.9/10 3 [21]
3 February 2017 9.4/10 3 [22]
Overall 9/10 8 [23]

Collected editions

Title Material collected Published date ISBN
Rick and Morty Volume 5 – A Tale of Two Jerries (Tiny Rick) (Trade Paperback) Rick and Morty #21–25.[24] August 1, 2017 978-1620104163
Rick and Morty Book 3: Deluxe Edition Rick and Morty #21–25, Rick and Morty – Lil' Poopy Superstar #1–5, cover art, extra art, all-new introduction by Dan Harmon, and an exclusive sound clip of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith (as originally voiced by Justin Roiland; 2013–2022). October 9, 2018 978-1620105351

References

  1. ↑ Schwarz, John (December 28, 2016). "Comics Review: Rick and Morty – Issue #21 – Bubbleblabber". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ Brooke, David (January 24, 2017). "Rick and Morty #22 Review — AIPT". AIPT Comics. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ Hayes, Patrick (February 26, 2017). "In Review: Rick and Morty #23 — SciFiPulse.Net". SciFiPulse.Net. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  4. 1 2 Nevin, Will (February 10, 2017). "Steering the good ship S.S. 'Rick and Morty' through comic waters: Oni Press Managing Editor Ari Yarwood on two years, 20-plus issues of sci-fi insanity". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  5. ↑ Nevin, Will (April 28, 2017). "The majesty, magic and occasional *urrp* misery of working in the 'Rick and Morty' world: An artists' roundtable". The Oregonian. Retrieved April 28, 2017. Will Nevin: How do you use your art –– pencils, inks, colors or otherwise –– to tell a story in the Rickstaverse? How do you approach the general concept of storytelling? Katy Farina: As far as colors go, there are a few panels in an issue with "blank" backgrounds (panels with no obvious environment). I try to use color and texture in those panels to really punch up emotional hits that the characters are feeling. There's a scene near the back of issue #21 where Rick is getting beaten up by Doofus Jerry, and that's set at sunset to take advantage of those blood red colors and deep shadows.
  6. ↑ Johnston, Rich (April 18, 2018). "The Long Con and Costume Quest Begin with Oni Press July 2018 Solicits". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Nevin, Will; Gregory, Ian; Secundus, Rob (July 16, 2020). "Indie Triple Play: Snake Eyes: Deadgame, Savage Dragon and Rick & Morty Go To Hell". Comics XF. Retrieved July 16, 2020. The narrative depth [of Rick and Morty Go to Hell] stacks up nicely to any of the [television series'] episodes and is right there with the best of [Kyle] Starks' run. (If you're curious as to that particular apex, check out Rick and Morty #21–23, the "Doofus Jerry" arc.)
  8. ↑ Staff, Defense 92 (September 30, 2019). "Marc Ellerby, the author of the comic strip "Rick and Morty" will come to meet you at Fnac". Defense 92. Retrieved September 30, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ Opie, David (December 4, 2019). "Rick and Morty needs to learn this one big lesson from the comics". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 4, 2019. A season 3 episode The Ricklantis Mixup confirmed that the comics are canon by referencing Doofus Jerry, a character who was first introduced in the arc 'A Tale of Two Jerries'.
  10. 1 2 Nevin, Will (February 17, 2017). "Playing in a comic intergalactic sandbox: Talking with the creative team of 'Rick and Morty'". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  11. ↑ Hurych, Amanda (August 20, 2019). "10 Things Rick and Morty Comics Added To Canon". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  12. ↑ Rangel, Felipe (December 21, 2022). "Rick & Morty Show And Comics Villains Join Forces In New Fan Art Image". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  13. ↑ Breaux, Lonny (November 6, 2022). The Jerry Smith Who Became God – The Full Story of Doofus Jerry. Lonny Breaux. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ Breaux, Lonny (December 13, 2022). Rick Prime, Doofus Jerry and Evil Morty – Every Alternative Version of the Smith Family Explained. Lonny Breaux. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ Connolly, Spencer (June 17, 2022). "Rick & Morty's Beth Secret Hints Why Rick Chose Dimension C-131". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  16. ↑ Cappelli, Tim (January 23, 2017). "Rick and Morty #22". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 23, 2017. Can The Council of Ricks stop Doofus Jerry's before everyone becomes…conquered by a Jerry? Oni Press' Rick and Morty #22 by Kyle Starks & CJ Cannon.
  17. ↑ Nevin, Will (February 16, 2017). "Preview: Evil mastermind Doofus Jerry faces his greatest challenge in 'Rick and Morty' #23". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  18. ↑ Cappelli, Tim (March 27, 2017). "Rick and Morty #24". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  19. ↑ Cappelli, Tim (April 24, 2017). "Rick and Morty #25". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Rick and Morty #21 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. December 28, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Rick and Morty #22 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. January 25, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Rick and Morty #23 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. February 22, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Rick and Morty Vol. 5 (2016–2017) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  24. ↑ Muhammad, Latifah (September 2, 2021). "'Rick and Morty': Blu-rays, Books, Games, and More Collectibles to Buy". IndieWire. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
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