Comic Review: Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour #4

Overview:

The rebels have gathered at Unity station, but time is running out as the enemies Doom Boob is fast approaching and set on destroying our hero’s minds. Their only hope is to strike back at the planet-sized weapon. However, an extra rebellious Rick has broken free from his squadron, hoping to defeat the enemy on his own. Unfortunately, he is going to have to face Dr. Infinity to accomplish his goal.

Our Take:

The epic conclusion to the four-part Infinity Hour saga has arrived. This series has been a pleasant surprise. After trudging through one-to-many terrible comic book parodies of classic sci-fi adventures ala Rick and Morty, Infinity Hour went above expectations. The blatant Star Wars rip-off ended up being unique enough to remain interesting. Meanwhile, there were some interesting interpretations of a young Rick establishing himself as the greatest mind in the multiverse.

This four-issue miniseries, written by Magdalene Visaggio, takes everything you know about Rick and Morty and injects it into the comfortable three-act adventure known as Star Wars: A New Hope. Following the plot of the classic film to a tee, the comic puts Rick Sanchez in the unlikely role of Luke Skywalker. With friends like Wubbo and a mentor in Birdperson, Rick breaks free from his boring life and learns about a universe being conquered by an evil empire.

This final issue takes place in the last act of A New Hope when the moon-sized weapon is about to destroy the rebellion base and end the war once and for all. Unfortunately, this empire didn’t lack the foresight not to build a giant hole in the middle of its weapon that could destroy the ship with one small blast. Thankfully, you don’t need such luck when you have Rick Sanchez, likely the most competent character in all adult animation.

Ceremoniously, the conclusion leaves the story open and ready for a sequel; and maybe a trilogy of prequels, then maybe even more sequels. However, whether that ever pans out and we are able to read the next Infinity Hour is yet to be determined. Next up from Rick and Morty comic books is Crisis on C-137, which positions itself to make a mockery of a famous DC Comics storyline.

But for now, Rick and Morty: Infinity Hour adds itself to an ever-growing collection of adaptation comics that are better than you would expect. Seriously, any comic nerd or fan of the animated sitcom should be devouring Rick and Morty comic books as the content is quality. Infinity Hour is an ideal entrance into the collection with its familiar storytelling that explores the curious multiverse of Rick and Morty. And hopefully, we will get that sequel sooner than not.