Groot

Groot is a sentient, humanoid tree creature who debuted as a classic Marvel monster-era villain before later being reimagined as a heroic alien Flora colossus from Planet X, best known as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy whose vocabulary is largely limited to 'I am Groot.'

Rooted in the fertile soil of Marvel's Silver Age, Groot made his first unforgettable appearance in Tales to Astonish #13 in 1960, dreamed up by the legendary trio of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. Over more than six decades, this extraordinary arboreal figure grew from a classic early Marvel monster-era creation into one of the publisher's most beloved characters, turning up across landmark series including Guardians of the Galaxy and Nick Fury's Howling Commandos. Along the way he's shared pages with titans like Thor, the Hulk, Namor, and Beast — remarkable company that speaks to just how deeply his roots run through the Marvel Universe. For collectors, a character with that kind of Silver Age pedigree and that kind of staying power is always worth seeking out.