Sergio Aragonés Groo the Wanderer #43
1988
- Series
- Sergio Aragonés Groo the Wanderer
- Issue
- 43
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 1988
- Story title
- Slave!
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Groo the Wanderer #43 was published in 1987 during the series' initial run at Marvel Comics under their Epic imprint. Created by Sergio Aragonés with scripting by Mark Evanier, the series follows an inept but lethal barbarian who frequently causes chaos despite his good intentions. This specific issue reflects the satirical, pantomime-inspired style Aragonés honed while working as a long-time contributor to Mad magazine, emphasizing wordless visual gags and slapstick humor.
The character of Groo was designed by Aragonés to subvert the tropes of the sword-and-sorcery genre, which was peaking in popularity during the early 1980s. The artwork is characterized by highly detailed, crowded panels filled with background antics, a trademark of Aragonés's process. The series became a cult classic for its longevity and its consistent creative team, remaining a staple of independent-spirited storytelling even when published by major houses like Marvel and later Image and Dark Horse.
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