Sergio Aragonés' Groo: Mightier Than the Sword #1

Name: Sergio Aragonés' Groo: Mightier Than the Sword #1
Brand: Dark Horse

Jan 2000 · Dark Horse · 2.95 USD; 4.50 CAD

“Chapter 1”

In "Chapter 1" of Sergio Aragonés' Groo: Mightier Than the Sword #1, the dying tyrant Pipil Khan sets a bizarre contest—only the son who brings him Groo’s head will inherit his throne. As the kingdom braces for succession, Groo stumbles into the realm unaware, setting off a chain of chaotic misadventures. With Sergio Aragonés handling writing, art, inks, and the cover, and Tom Luth coloring, this 2000 Dark Horse issue blends absurd humor with Aragonés’ signature visual flair.

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writer, artist, inker Sergio Aragonés · writer Mark Evanier · colorist Tom Luth · letterer Stan Sakai · cover Sergio Aragonés

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Sergio Aragonés

writer Mark Evanier

colorist Tom Luth

letterer Stan Sakai

cover pencils, inks Sergio Aragonés

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The tyrant Pipil Khan, who really hates Groo, is dying. One of his three sons, Etrufio, Ogamio, or Relmihio will be his successor. A contest to "bwing me the head of Gwoo" will settle the question. Meanwhile, Groo has unwittingly entered the kingdom.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).