RICK SANCHEZ
Rick Sanchez, specifically Richard Daniel Sanchez of Earth Dimension C-137, is a nihilistic super-scientist and the grandfather of Morty Smith. Armed with a portal gun and a cynicism born of trauma, he navigates a multiverse of infinite possibilities and dangers.
Cronologia
Biografia
Rick Sanchez (C-137) is an elderly, alcoholic genius who serves as the central figure of the Smith family's interdimensional adventures.
After spending decades away from his family, he mysteriously returns to his daughter Beth's life, moving into the suburban home she shares with her husband Jerry and their children, Summer and Morty.
Rick predominantly uses his grandson Morty as a companion, exposing the teenager to cosmic horrors and high-concept scientific anomalies. While Rick presents himself as an emotionally detached and superior being, his actions reveal a man deeply haunted by his past. He is the smartest man in his universe, a title he often uses to justify his reckless behavior and disregard for authority, whether it be the Galactic Federation or the Citadel of Ricks. As of 2026, Rick continues to balance his role as a multiversal explorer with the complex, evolving relationships within his immediate family.
Storia
Rick's origins were long shrouded in mystery until the definitive reveal in the show's fifth season.
Originally a happy family man, Rick C-137's life was shattered when another version of himself, later identified as 'Rick Prime,' offered him the secret to interdimensional travel.
When Rick C-137 refused, Rick Prime murdered his wife Diane and young daughter Beth. This loss transformed Rick into a vengeful nomad who spent years inventing the portal gun and hunting his double across the multiverse. He eventually took residence in the 'Prime Dimension' to wait for the killer's return, assuming the role of the grandfather to a version of Morty whose 'real' Rick (Prime) had abandoned them.
Evoluzione
Rick's character arc is defined by a shift from a purely chaotic force of nature to a man grappling with his own identity and grief.
In the early seasons, his nihilism was seen as a simple character trait, but the Season 5 revelation of his wife's murder by Rick Prime recontextualized his behavior as a coping mechanism. The 'revenge quest' that defined him for decades concluded in Season 7 with the death of Rick Prime, forcing Rick to find new meaning in his existence. By Season 9, we see a more integrated Rick who, while still cynical, shows increased investment in the stability and emotional health of the Smith family.
Da Collezione
For collectors, Rick Sanchez is a titan of modern pop culture. The most sought-after items typically center around significant lore milestones, such as 'Pickle Rick' figures and the various iterations of his Portal Gun.
Oni Press's decade-long comic run is a cornerstone for completionists, with the recently released 'Rick and Morty Forever #0' (May 2026) becoming an instant grail as the official conclusion to the Oni era. High-end collectors also hunt for the 'Art of Rick and Morty' volumes published by Dark Horse, which provide deep dives into the character's design evolution. Digital collecting has also peaked through crossover skins in Fortnite and fighter variants in MultiVersus.
