Rick and Morty’s Craziest Moments: Transforming Charlie Brown Into a Deity Tops the List

Rick and Morty has a reputation for its boundary-pushing humor and storytelling, successfully delivering impactful and entertaining moments. While the show sometimes treads into uncomfortable territory, it frequently finds its stride, as evidenced by a recent joke involving Charlie Brown. Among the series’ many bold choices, transforming Charlie Brown into a literal deity within its fantastical realm stands out as particularly audacious.

The seventh issue of Rick and Morty comics, crafted by Alex Firer, Rafer Roberts, Andrew Dallhouse, Suzi Blake, and Fred C. Stresing, unfolds in the afterlife of Anti Hala, where a group of deceased gods conspires against Rick Sanchez—a notorious god-killer responsible for banishing several deities, including their leader, Nunzumel.

Initially, the gods rally behind Nunzumel in his vengeful pursuit against Rick Sanchez. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Nunzumel has let them down by failing to fulfill his promises, including vengeance. In a dramatic turn of events, the gods, seething with anger in Anti Hala, turn on Nunzumel and literally tear him apart. Among this divine assembly is the Peanuts character Charlie Brown, who ultimately joins in the uprising against their unworthy leader.

The tribute to Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, continues in this issue. One of the gods expresses resentment after being killed by a human, quipping, “Charles Schulz shot me in 1998.” Charlie Brown’s response, “Oh dang!”, adds a layer of humor that reflects the show’s characteristic style.

A Unique Tribute: Charlie Brown as a Divine Figure

Recognizing Schulz: A Master Cartoonist

The Peanuts Gang lifting Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

This particular issue functions as a remarkable homage to Charles M. Schulz by positioning Charlie Brown as an eternal god, thereby suggesting Schulz’s unique power as a ‘god-maker’.Moreover, Schulz is depicted as a mortal capable of slaying a god, establishing him as a formidable figure akin to Rick Sanchez. This narrative twist serves not only as an entertaining plot point but also as a fitting honor to one of the greatest cartoonists of all time.

Beyond Rick and Morty: Charlie Brown’s Iconic Status in Other Franchises

Charlie Brown in the Marvel Universe

Charlie Brown fighting alongside the X-Men.

Interestingly, Rick and Morty isn’t the only franchise to incorporate Charlie Brown into its narrative universe. He is also recognized as an official mutant within Marvel Comics’ X-Men continuity. In Astonishing X-Men #9, Charlie Brown is featured at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, initially drawn into the action when the Danger Room comes to life and attacks the students. Although his mutant abilities are not showcased, his presence alongside the X-Men is a testament to his enduring legacy.

Charles M. Schulz’s influence reaches far and wide across various comic franchises, including Rick and Morty, that pay homage to his remarkable impact by transforming Charlie Brown into a literal god—a fitting tribute to the iconic creator.

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