Sergio Aragonés Groo #10

Groo the Wanderer #10, published in 1985 by Marvel Comics under the Epic Comics imprint, serves as a hallmark of the long-running satirical sword-and-sorcery series created by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. The character of Groo, a dim-witted but incredibly lethal mercenary, was originally conceived by Aragonés in the mid-1970s as a parody of the grim fantasy tropes popularized by Robert E. Howard’s Conan. By the mid-1980s, the series had established a dedicated following for its unique combination of slapstick comedy, intricate cartooning, and pointed social commentary.

The creative process behind the issue highlights the collaborative harmony between Aragonés, who handled the expressive layouts and art, and Evanier, who scripted the sharp, cynical dialogue. The series was noted for its dense visual storytelling and the inclusion of margin doodles—a signature flourish by Aragonés. Upon its release, the Epic Comics run of Groo was widely praised by critics and readers for maintaining a high standard of humor and artistic consistency, distinguishing it from the more serious fare dominating the comic market at the time.