Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. It started off as a parody of barbarian heroes, most notably conan. Currently published by dark horse comics, groo is a bumbling simpleton whose stupidity constantly causes him to misunderstand whats going on around him and invariably leads to chaos. A work of striking vision, rich with originality, the death of groo the wanderer is a deep examination of the human condition, ruminating on the nature of life and death, and the inextricably entwined reality of their contradictory aspects. The beginning of the marvelepic run of groo comics, this issue is obviously an. Groo the wanderer is a parody of the sword and sorcery characters popularized by conancreator robert e. The life of groo the wanderer sergio aragones comic book ebay.
A cover gallery for the comic book groo the wanderer. See more ideas about sergio aragones, comic books and comics. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Sergio aragones groo the wanderer comic by marvel 1986 set of 2 volume 2, no. Over the years it has been published by pacific comics, eclipse comics one special issue, marvel comics under its epic imprint, image comics and dark horse comics. Nov 04, 20 one comic book which always bowled me over with its consistent high quality was groo the wanderer. Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty physically but notsogreat mentally warrior named groo. Mark stephen evanier is an american comic book and television writer, particularly known for his work on the animated tv series garfield and friends and on the comic book. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. I have listed an outstanding array of antiques and collectibles here on ebay, please. This issue seems like the point where sergio and company solidified the structure of a groo story. Groo the wanderer is a comic book series by marvel comics.
All pages, staples, and covers remain tight and intact as well. Groo the wanderer animated teaser cartoon network new show. Tell us any silly thing that relates, however remotely, to groo the wanderer or his dog or sergio or anything dumbbut stay away from current events. Find the value of the epic comic groo the wanderer volume 1. While in a bar of bad reputation, he accidentally lets everybody know that the high priest of zumu is also in attendance. With a hero like this on the cover, you knew you were in for some fun. Get the best deals on groo marvel comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on groo comic book collections when you shop the.
Avengers 4 director wants to bring groo the wanderer to. Groo the wanderer is a fantasycomedy comic book series written and drawn by sergio aragones, rewritten, coplotted and edited by mark evanier, lettered by. This video gives some of sergios history breaking into comics, the creation and evolution of groo. Groo not groot is a character based in fantasy tales from various publishers from the.
Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but notsogreat mentally warrior named groo. Feb 18, 2014 if youve read the comic book sergio aragones groo the wanderer, you know groo deserves his own cartoon tv show. It started off as a parody of barbarian heroes, most notably conan, making fun of fantasy tropes along the way. Groo the wanderer comic books is a fantasycomedy comic book series created, written and drawn by sergio aragones. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. This page contains a list of all the comics included in groo the wanderer vol 1. The travels of the wanderer, script by mark evanier, art by sergio aragones. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Originally appearing in comics printed by pacific comics in 1982. Groo the wanderer is a parody of brutal sword and sorcery heroes, which were very popular in the 70s when he was created. Groo the wanderer was written and drawn by sergio aragones. Groo the wanderer comic read groo the wanderer comic. The following is a list of titles featuring the comics character groo the wanderer. Groo, the wanderer tribute land down under youtube.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Groo the wanderer is a comic book created and drawn by sergio aragones and written by him and mark evanier with stan sakai lettering. Plotted and drawn by mad magazine artist sergio aragones, the. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Groo the wanderer is a fantasycomedy comic book series written and drawn by sergio aragones, rewritten, coplotted and edited by mark evanier, lettered by stan sakai and colored by tom luth. Groo groo the wanderer is a parody of brutal sword and sorcery heroes, which were very popular in the 70s when he was created.
Special 100th issue featuring a little knowledge in which groo learns to read. The wanderer comics 1993 by sergio aragones author, mark evanier author 5. When these books go to press, they dont come out for a few months after and the way current events are going these days, whats funny in april may be tragedy by july. Of all the characters to debut in that comic including destroyer duck himself groo. Groo the wanderer first appeared in destroyer duck, a benefit comic book published by eclipse enterprises in 1982, to help steve gerber out in a lawsuit involving his creation, howard the duck. My groo the wanderer comic collection part 1 classic.
Information on the creators on the groo comic book. Oct 26, 1999 critics agree that groo is the greatest comic book ever done and that the stories are hilariously funny, brilliantly insightful and a miracle cure for hair loss, gingivitis and 14 common varieties of athletes foot. Values of groo the wanderer free comic book price guide. Groo the wanderer is a comic book created and drawn by sergio aragones and written by mark evanier. Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values. Something i had created on my little manual typewriter had been published. Find the value of the pacific comics comic groo the wanderer volume 1. On the surface, it was just a silly parody of conan the barbarian and other musclebound sword and sorcery heroes who had a spike of popularity in the 1970s.
Oct 21, 2010 groo the wanderer is a fantasycomedy comic book series written and drawn by sergio aragones, rewritten, coplotted and edited by mark evanier, lettered by stan sakai, and colored by tom luth. The sage show a group of men how to build a catapult to throw rocks at their prey. It takes a liking to groo, who does not learn the dogs value until. Groo the wanderer 1982 pacific comic books mycomicshop. Groo the wanderer is a fantasycomedy comic book series written and drawn by sergio aragones, lettered by stan sakai, and colored by tom luth, while mark evanier steals the credits. Artists edition catches augies eye, presenting an opportunity for some art lessons while revisiting one of comics greatest funny books of all time. Top rated lists for groo 100 items hunters, warriors, mercenaries, and assassins 100 items top 100 comic book heroes ign 100 items marvel. Groo the wanderer comic read groo the wanderer comic online.
Read groo the wanderer comic online free and high quality. My groo the wanderer by sergio aragones collection part 1. This issue features the song of groo in which a minstrel relates the tale of how the witless wandering barbarian brings disaster after disaster onto king kassabist. Read dark horse digital comics on your internetconnected laptop and desktop. Groo the wanderer one comic book which always bowled me over with its consistent high quality was groo the wanderer.
The beginning of the marvelepic run of groo comics, this issue is obviously an important one. Groo was one of the first widely successful creatorowned comics, one of the few successful humorous comic books outside archie comics during its time, and one of the longestrunning collaborations in comic book history. In many respects, this book is more relevant now than when it was first unleashed in 1987. I was a kid collecting wolverine and batman titles.
You cant go wrong with groo the wanderer atomik pop. Groo the wanderer is often times regarded as one of the first successful creatorowned books as the character bounced around from publisher to publisher with the rights still belonging to aragones. Artist sergio aragoness style should be familiar to any one who grew up with mad magazine. Nov 27, 2012 the ridiculously large and undeniably beautiful groo. Get the best deals on groo comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. How groo changed my concept of what a comic book could be. The letter was stupid and of course, i didnt get paid for itdidnt even get a free copy of the comic bookbut that wasnt the point.
He remembers how, many years ago, he left his guard post with some friends for some brews, bawdy women, and cheese dip. This issue features the medallion in which groo continuously does the wrong thing when caught in the middle of the hetitasmelenita conflict. Information on the creators on the groo comic book by mark evanier. Sure enough, groo the wanderer taught me that a comic book can be, well, comical. Get the best deals on groo marvel comic book collections when you shop. This issue launched a ten year run of groo the wanderer that brought the tale of groo to a wide audience that hadnt had easy access to the eclipse or pacific comic book world. Groo the wanderer 1985 marvel comic books mycomicshop. Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty physically but not sogreat mentally warrior named groo. Groo made it all the way to number 100 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. As i looked through the book i saw no pages missing and nothing clipped out. Groo the wanderer is a fantasycomedy comic book series written and drawn by sergio aragones, rewritten, co plotted and edited by mark evanier, lettered by.
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