Sergio Aragonés Groo the Wanderer #40

Groo the Wanderer #40 was published in 1987 as part of the long-running comic series created by Sergio Aragonés. The series follows the adventures of a dim-witted but incredibly lethal barbarian, a character Aragonés first conceived in the early 1970s as a satirical take on sword-and-sorcery tropes. By the time this issue was released, Groo had cemented its place as a cult favorite, noted for its slapstick humor, intricate background gags, and the unique collaboration between Aragonés and writer Mark Evanier.

The visual identity of the series is defined entirely by Aragonés's signature fluid, expressive cartooning style. He famously inks his own work, eschewing traditional pencils to maintain a raw, spontaneous energy that captures the chaotic nature of the protagonist. This issue reflects the established editorial focus of the series, which balanced episodic physical comedy with occasional social commentary, maintaining a high level of critical regard for its consistency and the distinct creative chemistry between its two primary architects.