Crazy Differences Between Rick in comics and the TV show

Rick Sanchez might seem predictable if you’ve only watched the TV show — but the Rick from the Rick and Morty comics is a very different beast. In this video, we break down how Comic Book Rick is NOT the same as TV Rick C-137. From alternate Ricks like Rick C-132, Devil Rick, Old God Rick, and Brick, to wildly different motivations, planning styles, moral limits, and emotional depth, the comics reveal versions of Rick we rarely (or never) see on Adult Swim. Unlike the TV version, comic Rick plans ahead, runs long-term schemes, takes on strange jobs, and even builds entire universes just to avoid emotional vulnerability. He’s also far more willing to cross ethical lines — including running a multiversal drug trade, manipulating entire planets, and treating Morty as expendable in ways even TV Rick usually avoids. We’ll cover: • How comic Rick differs from Rick C-137 • Why the comics use alternate Ricks instead of the show’s main version • Comic Rick’s obsession with planning and long-term strategy • The Penp Juice storyline and why TV Rick would never go that far • Rick’s attitude toward time travel in comics vs the show • Emotional differences, motivations, and trauma • Why comic Rick can feel colder — yet sometimes more vulnerable If you’ve ever wondered what Rick Sanchez would be like without the exact trauma of the TV show, or how different writers interpret his personality across the multiverse, this deep dive has you covered. Leave a comment if you noticed differences we missed — and subscribe for more Rick and Morty lore, analysis, and deep dives.