Justin Roiland implores Rick and Morty fans to locate his misplaced pen at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. The co-creator of the hit animated comedy, Roiland also voices both of the show’s titular characters Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. Other cast members include Chris Parnell as the voice of Jerry, Spencer Grammer as the voice of Summer, and Sarah Chalke as the voice of Beth.
Based on a Back to the Future parody created by Roiland in 2006, Rick and Morty depicts the interdimensional adventures of a drunk scientist and his teenage grandson. Launching in 2013, with approximately 51 episodes released to date, the show is currently awaiting the premiere of its sixth season. Rising to critical acclaim with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 94%, the show also boasts a cult fan following whose dedication to the series has manifested in memes, cosplays, and an aggressive consumption of McDonald’s limited Szechuan sauce after it was featured in the show’s third season.
Roiland has called upon the assistance of Rick and Morty fans at San Diego Comic-Con after losing his pen. Taking to Twitter, Roiland shared a picture of the black pen in question, inscribed with his name, and asked followers to return it to one of the booths at the convention. Adding that it was lost on Wednesday night by the Lego booth or block 700, Roiland promised to reward the lucky fan who returned it with a piece of original artwork and another “rare” but undisclosed gift. Check out the post below:
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Though Roiland’s presence at this year’s SDCC was largely to promote the new spinoff series The Vindicators 2 (which premiered on Saturday, and we interviewed them at the event!), Rick and Morty fans are sure to have been there in force. Undoubtedly ravenous for information on the sixth season, fans may have been disappointed by the show’s lack of updates, though it was confirmed that a 2022 release date was still planned. Despite this, fervent fans may have found their appetites sated with the release of Vindicators 2 and the revelation that both Rick and Morty would become playable characters in Warner Bros’ new platform fighter game, MultiVerus.
Though sometimes scolded for their overzealous love of the animated comedy, Rick Morty fans have undoubtedly served as a driving force behind the show’s success, propelling its fame both on the internet and in pop culture. Still, after the infamous fan turnout for McDonald’s “Mulan” Szechuan sauce, which caused chaos in multiple restaurants after people arrived in their hundreds, it can be assumed that that same fanbase could be a useful tool in finding Roiland’s missing pen. With a mysterious incentive also promised, SDCC attendees shouldn’t be surprised to see Rick and Morty viewers scouring the stands in earnest this weekend.
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