Summary

• In Rick and Morty's 10th Anniversary Special, Space Beth takes on her father's legacy as a galactic rebel, becoming a partner in interstellar revolution with her father's best friend, Birdperson.
• The tragedy of Space Beth is that she can't escape Rick, as the 10th Anniversary comic depicts her following his path despite being a much different person than he is.
• At their best, Rick and Morty comics add depth to the show's lore, exploring side stories and expanding on interesting side characters like Space Beth.

Warning: Spoilers for the Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special!

Rick and Morty has built up a huge backstory for Rick Sanchez – including his long friendship with Birdperson, who just introduced a replacement for Rick who is, in a way, perfect. Younger Rick's actions with Birdperson, Squanchy, and others are what made him one of the most wanted men in the galaxy, and a new reveal shows Space Beth following in his footsteps, for better or for worse.

Rick and Morty's 10th Anniversary Special – written by Alex Firer, with art by Fred C. Stresing – features Rick moving out, finally honoring Jerry's request from the original pilo ten years later. However, Rick retiring from his hare-brained adventures would leave a power vacuum, and a portal gun, which quickly draws intergalactic interest.

Faces from his past and future descend to Earth, looking to find out who Rick will hand over his inheritance to, including Birdperson, who reveals that he and Space Beth have been on their own adventures.

Space Beth Is The Perfect Heir To Rick Sanchez's Legacy As A Galactic Rebel

Rick and Morty's 10th Anniversary Special – Written By Alex Firer; Art by Fred C. Stresing, Dean Rankine, Alessandro Santoro, & Crank

Rick and Morty comics have had so many side stories and adventures that tie into the TV series that they've left fans asking if they are counted as canon, a question the 10th Anniversary Special attempts to answer in detail.

At the end of Rick cloned his daughter, mixed the two up, and released one into space to live out her dreams, while the other stayed home with her family. “Space Beth” quickly became the galaxy's new most wanted person, leading a rebellion against the Gromflomites. This is akin to something her dad did in his younger days; she even teamed up with his former compatriots, including Birdperson. In the 10th Anniversary Special, Birdperson points out that her no-nonsense attitude is very different from her father, as refrains from ing in on “drinking cola and bullets” with the crew.

The Rick and Morty comics are full of numerous lore expansions like this, famously including the reveal that one Meseeks didn't die on the show, and instead became twisted and determined to kill Rick. In Rick and Morty: Crisis on C-137, the Meseeks unites every enemy Rick has ever had and unleashes them all on the Sanchez-Smith family. Rick and Morty comics have had so many side stories and adventures that tie into the TV series that they've left fans asking if they are counted as canon, a question the 10th Anniversary Special attempts to answer in detail.

Beth has more ion to do what she believes in, so this doesn't mean she'll end up jaded and cynical like her father.

The Tragedy Of Space Beth Is That She Can't Escape Rick

But She Could Become A Better Version

Even though Rick prefers to mask his true emotions, he clearly values Birdperson as his best friend. It makes sense that Birdperson would attempt to recapture the magic by fighting the power alongside Space Beth. It's a little sad on Beth's end, that even when she tries to escape her father’s shadow, she still follows his path. However, Beth has more ion to do what she believes in, so this doesn't mean she'll end up jaded and cynical like her father. She's much more serious about the fight than he ever was, as even Birdperson himself can see how different she is from Rick and Morty.

Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Special #1 is available now from Oni Press.