Rick and Morty: Go to Hell

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Rick and Morty: Go to Hell is a five-issue comic book written by Ryan Ferrier. [1] [2] [3] The story revolves around the Smith family as they descend into Hell, Rick setting off to find "the manager" as Morty tries to make a deal with the devil, and the rest of the family go off on their own misadventures with demons and other sinners. [4] [5]

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Plot summary

The comic follows Rick, Morty, Beth, Jerry, and Summer as they descend into Hell with no memory of their deaths. As Rick becomes convinced he is in a trap, Morty tries to make a deal with the devil, and Jerry tries to kill Rick again himself with the help of every other sinner in Hell and everyone Rick killed, including the Council of Ricks. [6] [7]

Reception

Rick and Morty - Go to Hell received good reviews. [8] [9]

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