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Groo the Wanderer
Series · 13
books · 1991-2023

Books in series

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#2

The Groo Bazaar

1991

WARNING: The Epic Comics editorial offices have determined that reading this book can induce spontaneous outbreaks of laughter, humor, and jocularity, often accompanied by persistent dopiness and abhorrently goofy behavior, a condition classically know as "The Groo Effect." This collection, continuing the early epic adventures of Sergio Aragones' world-infamous bumbling barbarian, can be extremely hazardous to your foul disposition. If you've already purchased this book, please disregard this notice. #5 July 1985 Slavers #6 August 1985 Eye of the Kabula #7 September 1985 The Ivory Graveyard #8 October 1985 Groo the Wanderer and the Treasure of Kantor
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#7

The Groo Garden

1994

Take four seedy reprints, bury them in the back yard and water twice a day and what will you have ? No, you won't have THE GROO GARDEN. You'll have wasted $10.95 ($13.70 Canadian) on a book which will be all muddy and full of worms. Which is not to say it wouldn't be an improvement over reading the thing... #25 March 1987 Divide and Conquer ! #26 April 1987 Arba and Dakarba #27 May 1987 Spies ! #28 June 1987 The Gourmet Kings
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#8

The Groo Houndbook

1999

Everyone needs someone to leve them. Groo has (a) his loyal dog, Rufferto, whose first appearances are included in this handsome paperback, and (b) comics fans everywhere who appreciate hilirous stories about the stupidest barbarian to ever swing a sword. At last report, the second group outnumbered the first. But just barely. #29 July 1987 Rufferto #30 August 1987 Rufferto II #31 September 1987 The Arms Deal #32 October 1987 The Bankers of Avara
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#9

The Groo Inferno

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 athlete's foot. Yes, it's obvious that Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier can do anything... except write an honest back cover blurb. #33 November 1987 The Pirates of Salgari #34 December 1987 The Amulet #35 January 1988 Wishes #36 February 1988 Rhyme nor Reason
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#13

The Groo Maiden

2002

She is Groo's third love, right after cheese dip and Frays. She is also the most skilled, powerful swordswoman in all the land. So will Chakaal someday succumb to the fatal charms of the Wanderer ? Probably not... But he's flipped for her and so have we. We can content ourselves with the four vintage Groo tales that fill this volume. Groo is not so lucky... #50 April 1989 Chakaal Again ! #51 May 1989 The Valley of Mas and Menos #52 June 1989 The Arana #53 July 1989 Dragons for Sale
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#21

Groo

Death and Taxes

2002

The three most inevitable things in the world are death, taxes, and another Groo collection from Dark Horse. This one is about the other two: Groo and his loyal pooch Rufferto encounter a king who is forever raising the cost of living and an undertaker who drives up the cost of dying. So the kingdom goes to war against ... well, they're not exactly sure of that part yet. But they're definitely going to war. What a time for Groo to be trapped in his solemn vow not to kill! And if you think that makes him any less dangerous, you don't know Groo. He's even worse ... as the savage warrior, Odoman the Invincible, finds out the hard way. The Eisner Award winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier do it again ... and if you're thinking that "it" involves anything other than bringing you some of the best adventures of the world's stupidest barbarian, you'd probably be wrong!
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#22

Groo

Hell on Earth

2008

Groo is BACK And, oddly enough, that might not be the biggest disaster looming over the planet. It seems that things are getting hotter everywhere . . . that is, in those places where it isn't getting colder than ever before The usual suspects - Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier - once again join forces to bring you a sidesplitting tale of the world's stupidest barbarian. Unfortunately, there might not be much world left by the end of their story "He's the same old Groo as always, just as stupid, just as destructive. Taking a little time off has not made him any smarter or less dangerous " -Sergio Aragones
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#23

Groo

The Hogs of Horder

2010

You probably think Groo the Wanderer is the most destructive force in his world. Not so Even at his most inept, Groo cannot destroy a village faster than the Hogs of Horder. Theirs is an evil species that has existed forever, spreading death and annihilation to this day. They control your mind, they control your body, and worst of all, they control your money. So what happens when Groo comes nose to nose with them? Find out in this latest Groo adventure
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#25

Groo vs. Conan

2015

One is a cross-hatched Hyborian from the unforgiving steppes of Cimmeria. The other is a big-nosed buffoon from a land of cartoony chaos. Only in the addled brain of Sergio Aragones could these two mismatched warriors ever cross swords! Thomas Yeates lends his able pen to Mark Evanier's story of worlds colliding, as the indomitable barbarian Conan meets the insufferable birdbrain Groo. An epic crossover centuries in the making! Twice as much brawn as brains! Fantasy comics will never be the same! Collects #1 - #4 of the Dark Horse miniseries.
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#29

Groo

Fray of the Gods

2017

The gods did not bless Groo with brains, only with the ability to battle. Now, they themselves are in conflict over the spirit and future of mankind . . . and it is Groo who becomes the pawn (unwitting, of course) in their war. If the future of humanity depends on the wanderer—who barely qualifies—we're all in a lot of trouble. This volume collects Fray of the Gods #1-#4, from the Harvey and Eisner Award winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, with Tom Luth coloring and Stan Sakai on the lettering pen.
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#31

Groo

Play of the Gods

2018

The Eisner-award winning bumbling barbarian returns for a hilarious adventure full of mistakes, misunderstandings, and cheese dip. We had the Fray of the Gods. Now we have the Play of the Gods—a tale of lust for gold, lust for power, and lust for cheese dip. As with all things Groo, it's brought to you by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragon's, ably assisted by the lettering of Stan Sakai and the coloring of Tom Luth. The Gods themselves watch this story from the above so it must be good enough for you. This handsome paperback volume collects all four issues of the series: in one package, you get a lot of Groo doing real stupid things and causing mass destruction. Just what you wanted!
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#32

Groo Meets Tarzan

2022

A bumbling barbarian encounters the cunning lord of the jungle, but will Groo wind up destroying the jungle itself or teaming up with Tarzan to fight slavers? With cartoonist Sergio lost and running from hungry lions in Chula Vista’s Jungle Safari Land and script writer Mark doing panels all day at Comic-Con International, how will this comic get finished? Legendary Tarzan artist Thomas Yeates swings in to help! Plus—the legendary Rufferto backup strips from the comic series and an introduction by Mark Evanier are also included! The confident lord of the jungle meets the dangerous master of cheese dip! Collects Groo Meets Tarzan comics #1 to #4.
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#33

Groo

Gods Against Groo

2023

The bumbling barbarian Groo has made quite a name for himself, traveling the land cleaving a path of destruction and cheese dip. He is either so greatly feared or favored wherever he goes, Groo’s earthly reputation causes a Groo diety to arise in the heavens! While Earthbound Groo hungers, his Divine Groo alter ego unleashes chaos! Plus, Sergio’s legendary back cover Rufferto strips return! From the hilarious mind and skillful pen of Sergio Aragonés, with scripts by Mark Evanier, colors by Carrie Strachan, and lettering by Stan Sakai ( Usagi Yojimbo )! This series concludes an epic storyline that began in Fray of the Gods and continued in Play of the Gods . Collects Gods Against Groo #1–#4.

Authors

Sergio Aragonés
Sergio Aragonés
Author · 24 books
Sergio Aragonés Domenech is a cartoonist and writer best known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer.
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