Sergio Aragonés Groo #9

Sergio Aragonés is in full comedic form with this 1995 Image entry in the beloved Groo series, and the cover — entirely his own pencils and inks — says it all: the bumbling barbarian Groo cradles what appears to be a spotted dog or exotic creature in his arms while a second spotted animal stands nearby looking thoroughly unamused, the whole scene framed by a tree, a discarded skull-adorned helmet, and distant smoke suggesting the usual chaos isn't far off. With colorist Tom Luth's bright, lively palette bringing every absurd detail to life, this issue — titled "Arfetto" — promises the kind of warm, wonderfully silly storytelling that has made Groo one of comics' most enduring comedic adventures.