Following the conclusion of the Epic/Marvel run, Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier brought their signature barbarian to Image Comics. This 12-issue series continued the tradition of high-fantasy slapstick, focusing on Groo's unique ability to sink ships, destroy dams, and out-stupid even the most cunning kings and magicians.
⭐ Series Highlights
Image Transition: A key title in Image's mid-90s expansion into genres beyond traditional superheroes.
Rufferto Backups: Every issue features a dedicated Rufferto backup story, highlighting the dog's solo adventures and his perspective on Groo's "greatness."
Arfetto's Debut: Issue #9 introduces Arfetto, a dog who looks exactly like Rufferto but shares Groo's innate destructive clumsiness.
Boat Banter: In issue #1, the long-running gag of Groo's nautical incompetence is revisited as Captain Ahax desperately tries to keep him away from a refugee ship.
Economic Satire: Issue #7 ("The Plight of the Drazils") sees Groo tackling the complex world of immigrant labor and wage inequality with his usual "erratic" logic.
Series Checklist: The final issue (#12) includes a comprehensive Groo Checklist and creator commentary reflecting on the end of the Image era before the move to Dark Horse.
