Rick and Morty fans fear 'end of an era' after cryptic 'The End' post

Rick and Morty enthusiasts declared it's the "end of an era" following a cryptic announcement about "the end", which is anticipated later this year. The beloved series chronicles the escapades of a deranged scientist and his grandson, aimed predominantly at adult audiences. The eighth season premiered earlier this year, yet supporters are now questioning what lies ahead for the dynamic duo.

Oni Press, an independent comic book publisher renowned for Rick and Morty, posted on Instagram a straightforward message that has people talking. They unveiled a Rick and Morty poster declaring "The End" with "Dec 2025" beneath, though no additional information was provided regarding what this might signify. They wrote alongside the image: "This December, it's all over. #RickAndMorty," leaving devotees in uproar. One individual responded: "Is this the end of rick and morty?"

Another penned: "End of an era!" A third replied: "Oh no, what did you guys do? ! ? !" reports the Mirror US.

A fourth remarked: "Is this the end of the comic? I haven't stopped picking these up, still on my pull list."

Another proposed: "Bet it only stays dead for 6 months until the movie comes out. And the live adaptation on Netflix."

Precisely what "The End" signifies presently remains a mystery for followers, though some propose it could indicate the collaboration between Oni Press and Rick and Morty is drawing to a close, but once more, nothing has been verified and conjecture continues to flourish - might it be the title of a fresh comic?

Taking to Reddit, one fan demanded answers as they wrote: "Oni just released this image on social media, and I am pretty sad about the news, what about you guys? Did you like the comics? Did you even know the existed or were still running? Do you think this is the end of them forever? Or will they get picked up by another publisher?".

However, another replied: "Is it actually ending, or is this a new series called Rick and Morty: The End? Because they have done similar "It's all over. " series before."

It was previously reported that the beloved animated series Rick and Morty returned to screens in June for its eighth series, serving up a fresh helping of reality-bending escapades.

The original animation first graced screens back in 2013, with the Oni Press comic launching in 2015 as its popularity soared.

Last year, Adult Swim commissioned the hit Rick and Morty series for multiple additional seasons, guaranteeing that the charismatic pair will carry on until at least season 12. Nevertheless, it remains unclear when enthusiasts can anticipate series nine.

Rick and Morty is available to watch on E4 and Netflix.