Rick and Morty Finale Unveils Shocking Twist with Gearhead's Pivotal Role
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The endgame for one universe in the franchise is officially underway, and it is far stranger than anyone could have predicted. With only two issues remaining in Rick and Morty: The End, Oni Press has pushed Rick Sanchez into his most desperate situation yet, with a multiversal trial where his very existence hangs in the balance.
What makes this finale especially wild is not just the scale of the threat, but the absurd twist at its core, according to the preview via . In a series known for its chaotic storytelling, the preview for Rick and Morty: The End #5 reveals that Rick’s survival may hinge on one of the most obscure characters imaginable: Revolio Clockberg, Jr., better known as Gearhead.
Rick and Morty Get a Multiversal Trial Unlike Anything Before
By the time Rick and Morty: The End #5 begins, Rick is already on trial for crimes against the multiverse, . Morty’s mission to hunt down his own grandfather, or risk the erasure of all Mortys, has escalated into a courtroom showdown with universal consequences.
The stakes intensify when Rick uses a device intended to project a witness’s memories to the jury. Instead of simply presenting evidence, Rick exploits the machine to transfer his consciousness into one of the jurors. In doing so, he effectively disappears, turning the entire courtroom into a high-stakes guessing game.
As if that was not enough, the situation spirals further when Rick swaps the bodies of everyone in the jury. The result is a chaotic scenario involving 12 jurors trapped in mismatched forms, all trying to determine which one among them is secretly Rick. It is a clever narrative twist that blends classic courtroom tension with the show’s signature sci-fi absurdity.
Gearhead’s Unexpected Role in Rick’s Fate
Amid the confusion, an unlikely figure emerges as the key to solving the mystery: Gearhead, whose real name, Revolio Clockberg, Jr., has long been a running joke in the series. Known for being frequently dismissed by Rick, Gearhead now finds himself at the center of a life-or-death puzzle.
His plan is deceptively simple. Since Rick notoriously never remembers his name, Gearhead suggests that everyone say “Revolio Clockberg, Jr.” out loud. The assumption is that Rick, inhabiting one of the bodies, will slip up or hesitate, revealing himself through ignorance. It’s a strategy built entirely on Rick’s arrogance and disregard for others.
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Meanwhile, the rest of the jury struggles to maintain order. The President attempts to assert control but quickly alienates the group with his abrasive approach. Instead, the unassuming Gene is chosen as jury foreman, highlighting how even the most minor characters are stepping into crucial roles as the series reaches its conclusion.
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With only six total issues in the series and Rick and Morty: The End #5 releasing on April 8, 2026, the story is rapidly approaching its climax. The combination of body-swapping chaos, psychological tension, and deep-cut character callbacks suggests that that is both unpredictable and deeply rooted in the show’s long history.
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Justin Roiland Rick Sanchez / Morty Smith
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