Rick and Morty: News From Upfronts 2024 Concerning Anime, Plus New Comics

Not much in terms of adult animation news came out of WB Discovery’s Upfronts presentation this morning so here’s hoping that the upcoming Annecy reveals of Creature Commandos, Common Side Effects, and Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim will provide more fruits. That said, we do have some news.

Rick and Morty: The Anime WILL be dubbed in English as per Adult Swim VP Jason DeMarco so clearly someone must have read this. In any event, this is good news, and hopefully it’s an entirely different cast than the now crappy Justin Roiland-less Rick and Morty which bombed in the ratings last year and was largely noticeably absent from any serious mentions other than Kathleen Finch getting an intro from the characters.

In Rick and Morty: The Anime, a new series from the world of “Rick and Morty,” Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being. The series is expected to premiere later this year.

In other Rick and Morty news, we got word of TWO comics specials coming in August by way of Oni Press. Coming August 14th, the fourth installment of five, interconnected and oversized bi-monthly specials from Rick and Morty comics comes in the form of the upcoming RICK AND MORTY FINALS WEEK: CONTESTED CONVENTION #1 – from writers James Asmus and Jim Festante (Rick and Morty Super Spring Break Special, Survival Street) and rising star illustrator Suzi Blake (Aggretsuko), here’s the synopsis:

As Morty’s poli-sci exam approaches, he persuades Rick to portal him to President Curtis for some much-needed extra credit. With Curtis on his way to secure his party’s presidential nomination, and Rick determined to prove even the dumbest version of him could beat Curtis, Doofus Rick’s hat is thrown in the ring! Competition heats up when Doofus announces Jerry as his VP, and Beth joins the race to become the first female president. It’s gonna be one contested convention.

Starting August 21st, Oni Press is also kicking off a new Rick and Morty comic series with RICK AND MORTY: YOUTH IN RICKVOLT #1. From acclaimed writer Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Wasted Space) and up-and-coming illustrator, Tony Gregori (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). In the upcoming series:

Rick’s been cagey lately—especially cagey. And secretive. After yet another misadventure with Morty goes haywire, Morty begins to pull away from his grandfather. So, Rick does what any healthy, mentally stable grandparent would do: he secretly creates a universe with new grandchildren who actually love him! Only problem is that universe has now reached adolescence and is rebelling, threatening the entire universe. This uprising, led by a fierce, glass-eyed Morty and his army of revolutionaries, aims to fight and kill the very god that created it: Rick.

Check out covers for both comics below.