MAD #93 (Mar 1965), MAD #98 (Oct 1965), and MAD #127 (Jun 1969)
MAD #102 (Apr 1966)
MAD #108 (Jun 1967)
MAD #210 (Oct 1979) and MAD #293 (Mar 1990)
MAD #247 (Jun 1984), MAD #293 (Mar 1990), and MAD #320 (Jul 1993),
MAD #358 (Jun 1997)
Reprinted Aragones illustrations have appeared in over 100 MAD Super Specials
#37 (Winter 1981), #38 (Spring 1982), #62 (Spring 1988),#84 (Nov 1992)
#62 (Spring 1988), #84 (Nov 1992)
#119 (Mar 1997)
MAD Follies #7 (1969)
MAD Super Special #19 (1976)
MAD Super Special #29 (Winter 1979)
MAD Super Special #37 (Winter 1981)
MAD Super Special #82 (Jul 1992)
Please send me any additions, corrections, criticisms, etc. But please include: Issue #, Publisher, Publication
Date, and what Aragones content there is (story titles too, please). Thanks.
My thanks to: Mike Slaubaugh <slaubau@ipfw.edu for his extensive contributions and editing; the
Groopies of Groop@groo.com; and Sergio Aragonés for giving me something to go MAD over.
"The Unofficial Sergiography" is Copyright (1996 -1998), Ruben Arellano
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Groo The Wanderer Section
Destroyer Duck #1 (Feb 1982, Eclipse Enterprises)
One page Groo backup story.
Starslayer #4 (Aug 1982, Pacific Comics)
2 page Groo advertisement/trailer inside and Groo advertisement on
back cover.
Captain Victory #6 (Sept 1982, Pacific Comics)
Reprints both ads from Ss #4, but back cover one is now inside with
slightly modified text.
Starslayer #5 (Nov 1982, Pacific Comics)
5 page Crackora story. Reprints 1 page ad from CV #6 w/ subscription
coupon added.
Groo #1 - 8 (Dec 1982 - Apr 1984, Pacific Comics)
* Groo promotional poster (1983?, Pacific Comics)
Poster features artwork from Groo #3 and text urging people to support
their local comic shop.
Comic Reader #210 (Apr 1983, Street Enterprises)
Groo battling large lizard-creature on cover.
Groo promotional poster (1984, Epic/Marvel Comics)
11"x17" with preprinting of image on Epic #2, except with black
background. The text says "He's Fearsome, He's Fearless, He's State
of the Art Barbarian and Now He's Available Monthly from Epic Comics",
"Fighting to Make the World Safe for Cheese Dip", and "On Sale in
December Wherever Comics are Sold".
Groo T-Shirts #1-4 (1984-1994, Graphitti Designs)
#1 (1984): reprint of Pacific Comics #6 (2-sided).
#2 (1988): Groo following cheese dip smell while an army stalks him.
#3 (1989): Groo brandishing sword and Rufferto.
#4 (1994): "I Bought Sergio Aragones Groo #1", "Did I Err". Groo and
Rufferto falling out of a 'rip' on the front with an army standing in
the darkness of the hole.
Pacific Presents #4 (1984, Pacific Comics)
Full page ad on back cover for Groo Special #1.
Groo Special #1 (Oct 1984, Eclipse Enterprises)
Originally scheduled to print under Pacific Comics. Contains
previously unpublished material, 4 pages of paper figures to cut out,
and reprint of story from Destroyer Duck #1.
Vanguard Illustrated #6 (Jun 1984, Pacific Comics)
Advertisement for Groo The Wanderer Special #1 on back cover.
Pictured is the cover of the Special, with the PC logo instead of
Eclipse's. Text includes: "Coming Spring 1984" and "Pacific: Tomorrow
Is Here."
Epic Illustrated #27 (Dec 1984, Marvel Comics)
Groo preview article, "Kaleli" story, and 2 ad. illustrations; one
('Angry Groo') later appeared in color as an ad. on the back cover of
Marvel Age #22, and as the cover to Groo #1 (Epic); the other ('Groo
& Dragon') appeared as the cover to Groo #2 (Epic), then reprinted in
color in E.I. #31.
Amazing Heroes #61 (Dec 1984, Fantagraphics Books)
Cover and 10 page article (with more art) on Groo.
Marvel Age #22 (Jan 1985, Marvel Comics)
Groo advertisement on back cover.
Marvel Age #24 (Mar 1985, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover & 4 page "A Look at Aragones' Groo".
Groo #1 - 120 (Mar 1985 - Jan 1995, Epic/Marvel Comics)
#50 & 100 were special, double-sized issues. Special anniversary
poster on back of #100 featuring Groo, Rufferto, Aragones & gang.
#87 marked beginning of format change ('more pages, better paper, more
expensive, same jokes', Rufferto strip on back cover).
Albedo #3 (Apr 1985, Steven A. Gallacci)
Illustrated letter with Groo/Usagi.
Epic Illustrated #31 (Aug 1985, Marvel Comics)
Groo advertisement. Drawing first appeared w/o color in E.I. #27.
Groo 25mm Lead Miniatures #1 - 5 (1986, Dark Horse Miniatures)
#1: Groo, Mulch, Chaakal, Sage, Minstrel.
#2: Groo, Taranto, Witch of Kaan, Arcadio.
#3: Young Groo, Grooella, Sergio, Gravito.
#4: Wenches and Warriors (2 title maidens, 2 guards).
#5: Dragon assembled from 5 pieces.
Some shipments were packaged in stock Dark Horse packaging, w/ or w/o
an orange Groo sticker on them. Most were packaged in dedicated packs
featuring artwork by SA and a poem by ME.
Shadow Star #2 (1986, Slave Labor)
Sketch of Groo daydreaming of Shadow Star.
Elektra: Assassin #3-5 (Oct - Dec 1986, Marvel Comics)
#3: one Groo-only advertisement using art from Groo #15 and added
text, and a second ad. for several Epic titles using the Groo from
#12's cover. #4&5 reprint the second and first one, respectivley.
Marvel Age #49 (Apr 1986, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover & article.
Benefit Portfolio to Defend the 1st Amendment (Port Publications, 1987)
A set of 12 B&W limited edition plates of work by different artists.
Sets #1-250 are individually signed, and #251-1500 are not. Art for
Sergio's contribution "Groo & The Thought Patrol" was donated to The
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (see 1989 CBLDF entry).
Amazing Heroes Preview Special #4 (Winter 1987, Fantagraphics Books)
Cover by Sergio Aragones & Dave Sim and shows Groo attacking a tin of
cheese dip. More Aragones artwork on page 51.
Groo: Death of Groo (1987, Epic/Marvel Comics)
"2nd Printing" appeared in 1990; and 3rd printing ( has "Copyright
1987, 1990" & "First Printing: 1987" and "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3" text)
corrected the color separation problem of the previous 2 printings.
Groo poster (1988, Marvel Press)
34 x 22 inches of Groo defending a castle siege.
Marvel Age #61 (Apr 1988, Marvel Comics)
With Groo cover and artwork on p. 29.
* Great Comic Book Artists v2 (1989?, Martin Press)
By Ron Goulard. Article on Sergio and Groo on page 6, and B&W reprint
of page 20 of Pacific Groo #1 on page 7.
Usagi Yojimbo #20 (v1) (Feb 1989, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo on page 5 by Aragones. Caricature of Sergio on cover by Sakai.
Groo: Thought Patrol sticker (1989), t-shirt (1994), and signed miniposter
(1996)
Colour artwork donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Groo and
an army are invading a room of monks with manuscripts. T-shirt has "I
support the CBLDF on back", art on front. Sticker is 3.5"x3.5".
Print is 8.5"x11". Items available through a donation to the CBLDF.
Groo Cloisonne Pins #1 - 6 (1989, Graphitti Designs)
Groo, Rufferto, Sage, Minstrel, Taranto, and Chakaal.
Sergio Aragones Cloisonne Pin (1989, Graphitti Designs)
Special giveaway pin with self-caricature by Aragones. Released
concurrently with the six Groo pins by Graphitti Designs.
Groo Chronicles #1 - 6 (1989, Epic/Marvel Comics)
Reprints of Destroyer Duck #1, Pacific Comics #1 - 8, Special #1, Epic
Illustrated #27, and new Rufferto strips on back covers.
Marvel Age #73 (Apr 1989, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover & ad. on back cover & 2 page article.
Marvel Age #85 (Feb 1990, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover. Article with illustrations and self-caricature on pp.
12-13.
Groo TPBs #1 - 7 (1990 - 1993, Epic/Marvel Comics)
The Groo Adventurer, Bazaar, Carnival, Dynasty, Expose, Festival,
and Garden. Each reprinted 4 Epic/Marvel issues starting at #1. No
Houndbook was released.
The Groo Chronicles hardcover (1990, Graphitti Designs)
The expensive, limited (1500), and signed by A&E edition. Reprints
#1 - 6, and includes new text by ME and illustrations.
Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics (1991, Marvel
Comics)
Short Groo mention and panel in this 280 page softcover book.
Marvel Age #96 (Jan 1991, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover.
Marvel Age #109 (Feb 1992, Marvel Comics)
Groo cover.
Cerebus #155 (Feb 1992, Aardvark-Vanaheim)
An Aragones/Sim auction drawing of Groo/Cerebus.
* The MAD Panic #13 (May 1992, Norris)
Photo of the 'Groo t-shirt IV' (not the same as that from Graphitti
Designs -- was this one ever released?) featuring the art from Groo
Chronicles Hard Cover p1; and Groo cloisonne pin.
Groo: Life of Groo (1993, Epic/Marvel Comics)
Reprinted in 1995 by Graphitti Designs with new cover & larger format.
Hero Illustrated Yearbook #1 (v8) (1994, Warrior Publications)
Groo on cover.
Groo poster (1994, Image)
normalman-Megaton Man Special #1 (Aug 1994, Image)
Groo on page 12.
Savage Dragon #14 (October 1994, Image)
"Same Jokes, Better Price, New Company" Groo advertisement on back
cover. Art is from Groo #1 (Dec 1994, Image). Reprinted in Inside
Image #21 (Nov 1994).
Mid-Ohio-Con Program Guide (Nov 1994, Central City Comics)
Groo on cover and small Aragones bio inside.
Inside Image #22 (Dec 1994, Image)
Groo on cover and p. 1; article on pp. 2-3.
Groo promotional sticker (Dec 1994, Image)
Groo scratching head with word balloon "Did I Err?". Used to promote
Image's Groo #1 and released concurrently with Inside Image #22. Also
given away at various comic book conventions.
Groo #1 - 12 (Dec 1994 - Nov 1995, Image)
Rufferto strips also appeared on the back covers.
Dallas Fantasy Fair 1995 program (1995, Bulldog Productions)
Groo and Rufferto on p20 with small article.
Stan Lee: Comics Man (1995, Arts & Entertainment)
This A&E Biography shows a rack of comics, with a Groo isssue in plain
sight.
Groo Trading Cards 1 - 153 (1995, Image / WildStorm)
Also, background art for IG1 - IG9, random artwork and autograph
inserts. Display box has artwork.
WonderCon 9 Program (Apr 1995, WonderCon)
Cover with Groo at a comic book convention slashing his swords at
everyone in the aisles.
GenCon 1995 Program (Aug 1995, GenCon)
Groo posing next to an oversized twenty-sided die on the cover with
marginals by Sergio in the program.
Usagi Yojimbo #13 (v2) (Aug 1995, Mirage Studios)
Groo advertisement on back cover reprinted from Inside Image #22 with
joke text added.
Usagi Yojimbo #16 (v2) (Oct 1995, Mirage Studios)
Illustration of Groo & Usagi in letter column.
Mid-Ohio-Con Program Guide (Nov 1995, Central City Comics)
Groo on p. 4. Photo of Aragones and biographical info on p. 13.
Comic Buyer's Guide #1162 (Feb 1996, Krause)
Groo, Rufferto, etc. on cover.
Groo Sculpture "Cheese Dip?" (1996, Graphitti Designs)
Limited to 750 cold-casts of Groo and Rufferto. Box has a artwork
including a large 'two-faced' self-caricature and a poem by ME.
Comes with a signed and number certificate with a Groo illustration.
Hampton's Hollywood Cafe Menu (1996, Hampton's Hollywood Cafe)
The very-tastey "Grooburger" designed by Sergio.
Brinke of Destruction #3 (1997, High Top)
Aragones pin-up of Groo and Brinke Stevens' character on last page.
Inquest #26 (Jul 1997, Gareb Shamus Enterprises)
Brief mention of the Groo: The Game on p. 14 and 21; lengthier review
on p. 89. Different cards are used as illustrations on all 3 pages.
Previews #11 (Nov 1997, Diamond Comic Distributors)
Partial-page ads on p5 & 45 with text "Groo The Barbarian, Groo The
Conquerer, Groo-vy! All new publisher, all new jokes". Same art as on
DH Groo #1 & poster, and Diamond Distributors envelope. #1 featured
in various spotlights & previews. Happy Groo Year contest p 10.
Dark Horse Insider (Jan 1998, Dark Horse Comics)
Featured poster was 11"x17" cover art for Groo #1. The other side
had previews of other January releases (including Groo #1).
Groo: The Game (1997, Archangel Entertainment)
60 cards, 7 dice, a rule book, and 2 - 4 players aged 10 and up. Fun
for the whole fray! New art on the box, cards, and dice stickers.
Expansion set availble too.
Groo: The Game T-shirt (1997, Archangel Entertainment)
Limited release, featuring art from the back of the game box and
modified text.
Groo #1 promotional trading card (Dec 1997, Dark Horse Comics)
Features the cover to Groo #1.
Groo clothing (1997, Rapid Eye Entertainment)
Several different articles of clothing in various colors with
embroidered images: baseball cap (Groo logo); knit hat, polo shirt,
and sweatshirt (Rufferto); nylon and wool jacket (Groo and dragon).
New illustration in their catalogue.
Wizard #78 (Jan 1998, Wizard Press)
Features a 3-page Groo story and 1-page promo-blurb.
Comics Buyer's Guide #1256 (Feb 6 Jan 1998, Krause Publications)
Groo & gang appear on cover. Article by ME inside, and 2.5 pages of
covers and previews from upcoming mini-series. Plus a review of The
Game with b&w photos of regular & expansion sets and game in progress.
Various, albeit sometimes debatable, incarnations of Groo, and/or his friends
have made cameo appearances in the following MAD (Apr 1985 - Feb 1998, EC
Publications) issues:
#246, 257, 259, 261-264, 266, 268-273, 275, 277-282, 284-286, 289,
290, 292, 293, 295, 297, 298, 300, 303, 305, 308, 309, 311, 316, 317,
323-325, 328, 331, 334, 336, 338-344, 350, 355, 358, 359, 365, 366.
MAD Magazine & Related
MAD #76 (Jan 1963, EC Publications)
First Sergio appearance in MAD, "A MAD Look At The US Space Effort".
MAD #76 - present (Jan 1963-present, EC Publications)
Missed only #111 due to illness. Artist and/or writer for various
stories, and marginals.
MAD Office Visit poster (1960s, EC Publications)
Has an Aragones self-caricature.
The Ridiculously Expensive MAD hardback (1969, World Publishing)
Has reprinted Aragones MAD artwork.
MAD Office Visit poster (1970s, EC Publications)
Has an Aragones self-caricature.
Cartoonist Profiles #7 (Aug 1970, Cartoonist Profiles Inc.)
Classic Aragones illustration of MAD offices and article inside on
pp72-81.
The MAD Morality TPB (1970, Abingdon Press)
By Vernard Eller. Has reprinted MAD artwork. Paperback edition
printed by Signet in 1972.
The Complete MAD Checklist No. 3 (1971, Von Bernewitz)
By Fred Von Bernewitz. Aragones cover.
The MAD World of William Gaines hardback (1972, Lyle Stuart).
By Frank Jacobs. Aragones appears in photo section. Paperback
edition printed by Ballatine in 1973. Aragones artwork appears in
the color section.
* Scholastic Scope (1973, publisher?)
MAD article with photos of office, staff, and Aragones marginals.
The Art of Humorous Illustration hardback & softcover (1973, Watson-Guptill)
By Nick Meglin. Chapter devoted to Aragones with MAD and non-MAD art.
Dynamite #3 (Spring 1974, Scholastic Magazines)
Aragones art accompanying article "A Visit to the MAD House".
MAD Calendars (1976-1978, 1980-1981; Warner)
1977 has one month devoted to Aragones and his art appears in the
other calendars.
MAD Stew paperback (1978, Warner)
By Nick Meglin. With original illustrations by MAD artists including
Aragones. Self-caricature on front cover.
The Mad Magazine Game (1979, Parker Brothers)
Art on one gameboard space, released in 1988 as "The What Me Worry
Game".
MAD's Sergio Aragones on Parade TPB (1978, Warner).
Mostly reprinted MAD artwork with new illustrations in "A Collection
of Selected Rejections". A different cover appeared on the 1982 ed.
State of the MAD Art poster (1980s, EC Publications)
Has an Aragones self-caricature.
MAD Freaks USA #2 (Fall 1980, Labbe)
Aragones cover artwork for this fanzine.
MAD Sticker Album (1983, Fleer)
Some Aragones marginals.
MADzine #8 (Sept 1984, Cook)
Aragones cover artwork for this fanzine.
Howling MAD and Monster MAD (1987, Warner)
Paperback Halloween booklets with reprints from MAD incl. Aragones.
MAD Special Editions #1-6 (Hardee's Restaurants, 1989)
Giveaways at Hardee's, reprints from MAD incl. Aragones.
MAD Calendars (1989, 1990; Landmark)
Contains Aragones marginals.
The Comics Journal #128 (Apr 1989, Fantagraphics Books) @C, TO
Excellent Sergio interview on wide ranging topics including Groo and
MAD, with numerous photos and illustrations. Sergio and Groo appear
on cover.
The MAD Panic #2 (Jul 1990, Norris)
Book review of "MAD as Usual".
Completely MAD hardback & softcover (1991, Little, Brown, & Co.)
By Maria Reidelbach. Photos of Aragones and reprinted artwork
including the two covers he illustrated for MAD (#210, #293).
The MAD Panic #8 (Jul 1991, Norris)
Aragones interview with illust. prepared exclusively for the fanzine.
The Art of MAD auction catalog (1992, Christie's East)
Includes photos of Aragones artwork offered in the auction.
MAD Art Show postcard (1992, Cohen)
Sergio self-caricature on postcard announcing opening reception at
Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa, CA.
MAD Trading Cards, Series #1 to 3 (1992-1993, Lime Rock)
Artwork (mainly marginals) on the back of many cards, except one
with cover of MAD #293. Boxes for #1 & #2 have Aragones marginals.
MAD Calendar (1993, Character Imprints)
Random Aragones illustrations.
MAD Special Collector's Series #1-6 (1993, BeZerk Candy Werks)
Mini reprints of MAD including Aragones, packaged with boxes of MAD
candy.
Good Days and MAD hardcover & softcover (1994, Thunder's Mouth Press)
By Dick DeBartolo. Contains several Aragones illustrations.
MAD Magazine licensee kit (1994, Warner Bros.)
Aragones marginals appear throught the MAD Licensee List that folds
out from the Alfred E. Neuman $3 bill.
The MAD Panic #24 (Mar 1994, Norris)
Article on Aragones with photo.
MAD Style Book (1994, DC)
Sergio provided 7 pages of all new illustrations plus 2 additional
pages are devoted to reprinted marginals.
MAD About MAD auction catalog (1995, Sotheby's)
Includes photos of Aragones artwork that was offered in the auction.
Collectibly MAD hardcover & softcover (1995, Kitchen Sink Press) @p172
By Grant Geissman. Photos and info on several Aragones-MAD items.
MAD About the Sixties TPB (1995, Little, Brown, & Co.)
Reprinted material from MAD including Aragones.
MAD TV press kit (1995, Fox TV)
Art in MAD logo (from MAD #102) inside folder.
MAD/Alfred E. Neuman gift bag (1995, Gibson Greetings)
With Aragones marginals.
MAD/Alfred E. Neuman gift wrapping paper (1995, Gibson Greetings)
Art in MAD logo (from MAD #102).
MAD Greeting Card (1995, Gibson Greetings)
Aragones artwork on a get well card.
MAD About the Seventies TPB (1996, Little, Brown, & Co.)
Reprinted material from MAD including Aragones.
The 5th Annual MAD Auction Catalog (1996, Lerner)
A reprinted Aragones illustration appears on p. 5.
MAD Checkbook Cover (1996, Liberty Check Printers)
Aragones marginal.
On The Edge magazine (1996, Entertainment Weekly)
Reprinted material from "A MAD Look at Snowboarding" from MAD #342.
The MAD Panic #36 (Mar 1996, Norris)
Aragones interview.
MAD Toilet Paper (1996, Spencer Gifts)
Random marginals appear on package and toilet paper.
The Half-Wit and Wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman hardcover (1997, Little, Brown,
& Co.).
Contains all new Aragones illustrations.
Comic Shop News #513 (Apr 23, 1997, Comic Shop News, Inc.)
Reprinted marginal appears in review of MAD #356.
MAD T-shirts (1997, Scene Not Heard)
Shirt #104 has a border composed of numerous Aragones marginals. A
single Aragones marginal appears on shirts #103, 105, 109, 111, 120,
121, and 122.
MAD Fold This Book! A Ridiculous Collection of Fold-Ins (1997, Warner Books)
SA self-portrait in tribute to Al Jaffee on the inside cover. Plus a
reprint of Groo and Rufferto as drawn by Jaffee from MAD #300.
San Diego ComicCon '97 T-Shirt (Jul 1997, Comic Con International) @B
Sergio did the art for this shirt that featured Alfred E. Neuman.
The following regular MAD issues are worth noting:
MAD #83 (Dec 1963) and MAD #86 (Apr 1964)
Aragones is in the B&W photos on the inside front covers.
Aragones can be found in the color photos on the back covers.
Aragones illustrated the interior of the MAD logo.
Illustrated the 12 Days of Christmas MAD subscription ad.
Cover artist.
MAD #359 (Jun 1997), MAD #361 (Sep 1997)
B&W photos of Aragones appear in the letter columns.
Border art on front cover by Aragones.
(EC Publications) that reprint material from the regular issues of MAD. The
following section lists notable contributions by Aragones:
#12 (1974), #14 (1974), #28 (Fall 1979), #98 (Summer 1994)
Contain new material by Aragones.
Aragones was the artist for the front covers.
Contain portfolios of classic Aragones reprints.
Reprints from "Viva MAD" and preview of new illustrations
from "The Half-Wit and Wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman".
Aragones contributed all new art to the following Specials bonus-inserts:
MAD Follies #2 (1964)
1965 MAD Calendar with random Aragones illustrations.
Aragones provided artwork for one of the 12 Nasty Postcards.
Art for inserted bicentenial edition of MAD called "MADDE".
Art for miniposters from a set "Collectible Connectibles" (a
reprint subset of the miniposters including Aragones appeared
in MAD Super Special #103, Apr 1995)
2-sided, color foldout poster "MAD Map of the U.S.A."
by Aragones.
Marginals on the back all 4 Environ-Mental Postcards inserts.
Reprinted Aragones illustrations have appeared in over 50 paperbacks (Signet,
Warner) that reprint material from the regular issues of of MAD. The following
two subsections list additional paperbacks by Aragones.
MAD paperbacks exclusively by Aragones with all new material:
Viva MAD (1968, Signet)
MAD about MAD (1970, Signet)
MADly Yours (1972, Warner)
In MAD We Trust (1974, Warner)
MAD as the Devil (1975, Warner)
Incurably MAD (1977, Warner)
Shootin' MAD (1979, Warner)
MAD as a Hatter (1981, Warner)
MAD Menagerie (1983, Warner)
MAD Pantomimes (1987, Warner) @BC
Fair Exchange" story reprinted in The Best Comics of the
Decade v2 (1990, Fantagraphics Books)
More MAD Pantomimes (1988, Warner) @p22,23
MAD as Usual (1990, Warner) @BC
Totally MAD (1991, Warner) @Ruff: BC
Next MAD Book (1992, Warner) @TO
MAD paperbacks exclusively by Aragones with redrawn reprint material:
MAD Marginals oversized paperback (1974, Warner)
Reprinted in 1980 by Warner in regular paperback size.
More MAD Marginals (Apr 1985, Warner) @dedication page, TO
The following single issue editions of MAD contain all new Aragones
illustrations:
MAD Disco (1980, EC Publications)
MAD 84 (1984, EC Publications)
MAD Star Trek Spectacular (1994, EC publications)
MAD TV (1995, EC Publications) @Groo&Ruff:p25
The following single issue edition of MAD contains reprinted Aragones
illustrations:
MAD Star Wars Spectacular (1996, EC Publications)
TV/Movie Appearances
Sheena, Queen of The Jungle (1955 - 1956, Syndicated)
Starring Irish McCalla and Christian Drake. Sergio was a last-minute
stunt double for McCalla in one of 26 episodes of this 30 minute TV
show produced by Nassour Studios with Sergio's father.
Viva Max! (1969, Dir: Jerry Paris)
Comedy about an eccentric Mexican General (Peter Ustinov) recapturing
the Alamo from Texas. Also starred Jonathan Winters and John Astin.
"Norman...Is That You?" (1976, Dir: George Schlatter)
Starring Redd Foxx & Pearl Bailey; Sergio appears as a Mexican hotel
manager.
Laugh In (Sept 1977 - Feb 1979, NBC)
Produced by George Schlatter. Sergio was a regular cast member and
animator. The series was a 60 minute revival of the original comedy
variety show.
Real People (Apr 1979 - Jul 1984, NBC)
Produced by George Schlatter and others. 60 minute chronicles of
unusual or unique people. Did a segment on Aragones. There was also a
newsletter, poster, and a scrapbook associated with the show that he
contributed to (see above; also scrapbook contribution is in question).
Speak Up, America (Apr - Oct 1980, NBC)
Produced by George Schlatter and others. Hosted by Marjoe Gortner,
Jayne Kennedy, Magic Johnson, and others. Sergio appeared as a
regular sketching scenes after segments for this 60 minute show.
* Cher (Feb 1975 - Jan 1976, CBS).
Produced by George Schlatter. Sergio had an unknown contribution to
the 60 minute variety show.
"To Kill A Stranger" (1982, Dir: Montezuma)
Starring Donald Pleasence. Sergio appears as a general.
* "It's A Wacky World" (date?, network?)
Dir: George Schlatter. Wrote pantomime segments that were
performed by comedians from all over the world for this TV special.
* That's Incredible (date?, network?)
Sergio made significant appearances on this show.
The Half Hour Comedy Hour (1983, ABC)
Produced by Dick Clark and Chris Bearde. Did sequence animation for
this comedy sketch show.
* TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes (1984-1997, NBC) @rumour?
Hosted and produced by Dick Clark, Ed McMahon, and others. Sequence
animation by Aragones. The 60 minute show has appeared as both a
regular series and a special under various titles. Groo has reportedly
appeared in one of the animation sequences. Latest incarnation is a
weekly prime time series of all new shows cohosted by Dick Clark and
Suzanne ??? (Jan 1998 to present, NBC).
* Thrill of a Lifetime (~1984?, CBS?)
Sergio appears on an episode of this show to fulfill the wishes of a
person who wanted to meet him.
* Prisoner's of Gravity (1990 - 1993, TVOntario)
Sergio makes interview appearances on 4 episodes: #? Will Eisner
(10/18/90); #69 Stereotypes (11/15/90); #90 Humour (02/07/91); #?
Cyberbook (03/04/93).
Bob (1992 - 1993, CBS)
Starring Bob Newhart. Aragones guest stars on episode #15 (01/29/93)
"You Can't Win", of this 30 minute sitcom.
* The Carol Duvall Show (?/?/1994, HGTV)
Sergio appeared in episode #124 to show Carol and her guest Heloise
how to make a simple cartoon drawing. He also drew Alfred E. Neuman.
"George of the Jungle" (1997, Dir: Sam Weisman)
The 1960s cartoon series is brought to life in this action-adventure
comedy. Sergio is listed as one of two cartoonists for this movie.
The only animation/cartooning appeares in the opening of the movie,
and many of Sergio's contributions stand out.
Aragonés Related By Others
Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special #1 (Oct 1986, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo on page 23 by Stan Sakai.
Critters #17 (Sept 1987, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo on letters page by Amy Laughlin (fan).
Usagi Yojimbo #11 (v1) (Sept 1988, Fantagraphics Books)
Silhouette of Groo on page 16 by Stan Sakai.
Tales Of The Beanworld #11 (1988, Eclipse Enterprises)
Groo in "Ten Years of Comedy" on back cover drawn by Rafael Kayanan.
Amazing Heroes #174 - 175 (Dec 1989 - Jan 1990, Fantagraphics Books)
2 part comic strip by Teri Woods on page 105. Features Groo chasing
off the X- Men, Groo eating cheese dip, Rufferto being kicked out of
the strip and the strip subsequently sinking. Were reprinted together
in The Cartoonist #1 (Nov 1997, Sirius/Dogstar Press), on page 10, but
reformatted with some disordered panels.
Amazing Heroes #187 (Jan 1991, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo cameo in story by Stan Sakai. Reprinted in UY Book Five
(Aug 1992, Fantagraphics), and The Art of Usagi Yojimbo
(Apr 1997, Radio Comix). Reprints cover of Epic Groo #70.
Amazing Heroes Prevew Special #10 (Feb 1990, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo and Rufferto on cover by R. Hedden & T. McWeeney.
Marvel Age #87 (Apr 1990, Marvel Comics)
Caricature of Mark Evanier dressed as Groo on back cover March
calendar.
Luann (Aug 05, 1990, North America Syndicate)
By Greg Evans. Groo made an appearance in one frame of this daily
newspaper comic strip.
Usagi Yojimbo #27 (v2) (Mar 1991, Fantagraphics Books)
Groo on letters page by Wade Cash (fan).
* Damage Control #4 (v3) (Sept 1991, Marvel Comics)
Groo by ? on page 27.
MAD #300 (Jan 1991, EC Publications)
Groo in MAD Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Reprinted in MAD Fold This Book! A
Ridiculous Collection of Fold-Ins (1997, Warner Books)
MAD #310 (Apr 1992, EC Publications)
Two small Tom Hachtman caricatures of Sergio on front cover.
Groo The Wanderer song (1993, Animals Records)
By the Brazilian hardcore band "Dirty Job".
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (1993, Harper Collins Books) @p56
By Scott McCloud. Groo by McCloud on p4 & SA illustration on p56.
Usagi Yojimbo #4 (v2) (Sept 1993, Mirage Studios)
Groo on letters page by Darren Glenn (fan).
Luann (Jul 31, 1994, North America Syndicate)
By Greg Evans. A Sergio MAD marginal is imitated in this daily
newspaper comic strip that appeared in the Sunday color comics
section.
Hustler (Sept 1995, LFP Inc.)
Features a 13 page parody of MAD magazine including 9 X-rated
marginals in Aragones style.
Groo Trading Cards: Images of Groo #1 - 9 (1995, Image/WildStorm)
Interpretations of different Groo characters by different Image
artists.
* The Mighty Image #2, 3, ? (Jul/Aug 1995 - ?, Image)
Aragones & Evanier did the first installment of a serialized (2 pages
per issue) Mighty Magnor story in #1. These issues are done by other
artists.
Ultraforce Avengers #1 (Fall 1995, Malibu)
Groo and Mighty Magnor on page 35 by George Perez.
The Big Book of the Unexplained (1997, Factoid Books/Paradox Press)
By Doug Moench. Groo and Sergio appear in a story by Rick Parker on
page 82.
Wizard #73 (Sept 1997, Wizard Press)
Drawing of Groo and Rufferto by reader Zak Lowry who won a contest
for suggesting Groo and Rufferto as action figures.
The Whole Enchilada #1 (Winter 1998, AKF Comics)
Groo by Nate Piekos on page 3.
Groo is a trademark of Sergio Aragones, Mighty Magnor is a trademark of Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier.
Last updated March 31, 1998
NOTE: Throughout his different non-Groo projects, Aragones often included
little 'hidden' or minor Groo (or related character or word) appearances.
These minor, albeit important to hardcore/insane Groo collectors, appearances
are denoted with an '@' at the end of the first line of the entry. The
text following describes where the appearance is. CODING EXPLANATION:
character default is Groo, whether he appears with or without friends;
character names are truncated when Groo doesn't appear (ie: Ruff = Rufferto
without Groo); '#' denotes an issue number; 'p' denotes a page number; 'C'
denotes Cover; 'BC' denotes Back Cover; 'I' denotes inside; 'LP'
denotes Letter Page or similar; and 'TO' indicates Throughout.
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