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Groo the Wanderer
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Creation & Design

Groo was created by Sergio Aragonés as a parody of the sword and sorcery genre, featuring a bumbling warrior who often causes chaos despite his good intentions.

Early Years

Groo first appeared in the pages of 'Destroyer Duck' before receiving his own series. The character quickly gained popularity due to his humorous misadventures and unique art style.

Character Development

Over the years, Groo has evolved from a simple parody character to a beloved icon in comic book culture, known for his humor, charm, and the ability to bring joy to readers.

Cultural Reception

Groo the Wanderer has been well-received by both critics and fans, often praised for its clever humor and unique art style.

Character Details

Real Name:
Groo
First Appearance:
Destroyer Duck #1
Aliases:
The Wanderer, The Mighty
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Groo Crew
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert swordsman, Unintentional luck
Equipment:
Sword, Various weapons
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Destroyer Duck #1
Eclipse ⋅ 1982
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Destroyer Duck #1
 
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1st appearance of Destroyer Duck

1st appearance of Groo the Wanderer

Steve Gerber, creator of Howard the Duck, teamed up with Jack Kirby for this issue to raise funds for his lawsuit against Marvel concerning the ownership of Howard

[November 2021 - film and TV rights have been acquired by Err Productions for animated development]

Starslayer #4
Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982
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Starslayer #4
 
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Two-page advertisement featuring Groo the Wanderer

One previous appearance of Groo in Destroyer Duck #1

Groo the Wanderer #1
Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982
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Groo the Wanderer #1
 
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Premiere issue of the first Groo series

Starslayer #5
Pacific Comics ⋅ 1983
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Starslayer #5
 
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2nd appearance of Groo the Wanderer, five-page backup story

Groo the Wanderer #7
Pacific Comics ⋅ 1984
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Groo the Wanderer #7
 
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1st appearance of Chakaal, a female warrior equal to Groo in skill

Groo Special #1
Eclipse ⋅ 1984
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Groo Special #1
 
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52-page one-shot

Published by Eclipse, previously Pacific

Groo the Wanderer #1
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Groo the Wanderer #1
 
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Premiere issue of a series, published by Marvel, that ran for a decade

Groo the Wanderer #118
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Groo the Wanderer #118
 
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Cover art by Sergio Aragonés

Late-in-the-run issue meaning it was likely printed in lower quantities

Groo the Wanderer #119
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Second-to-final issue

Groo the Wanderer #120
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Groo the Wanderer #120
 
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Scarce, final issue

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