Arcadio

Arcadio is a recurring character in the comedic fantasy world of Groo the Wanderer, a handsome and boastful hero who serves as a foil to the bumbling swordsman Groo — succeeding effortlessly where Groo stumbles, often to humorous effect.

Arcadio stepped onto the page in 1986, born from the brilliant creative partnership of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier in the beloved pages of Sergio Aragonés Groo the Wanderer — one of comics' most distinctive and enduring humor series. A Copper Age creation who has kept remarkably varied company over the decades, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Groo himself, the Minstrel, Grooella, Taranto, and the loyal Rufferto across Marvel's run and beyond. With appearances stretching all the way to 2016 and a presence in standout collections like Epic Graphic Novel: The Death of Groo and Groo: Friends and Foes, Arcadio is a recurring fixture in the wonderfully chaotic world Aragonés built. If you love richly crafted comedic fantasy comics with genuine staying power, Arcadio is exactly the kind of character who rewards a deeper dive into the longboxes.