Sergio Aragonés Groo the Wanderer #77

Issue #77 of Sergio Aragonés' Groo the Wanderer arrives from Marvel's Epic Comics imprint in May 1991 with a cover that's pure comedic gold — a small robed wizard clutches a glowing gem while three wildly bug-eyed, terrified figures (including what appears to be a spotted creature) are launched skyward in a swirling, ghostly burst of energy. Aragonés' cover art captures that irresistible blend of slapstick chaos and fantasy that makes this series so endearing, with every character's face contorted in gloriously exaggerated panic. With a story titled "Rufferto's Magic Wish" and the full creative team of Aragonés, Mark Evanier, Tom Luth, and Stan Sakai aboard, this is a thoroughly satisfying entry in one of comics' most consistently charming adventure-comedy series.