{"product_id":"groo-gods-against-groo-2022-1-12712","title":"Groo: Gods Against Groo 2022 #1 - back issue - $4.00","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroo and Rufferto face a great many peeved gods. Did he err?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction and credits for the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGroo takes his unlikely place among the pantheon of gods because people began worshipping his Earthbound self and, the more they believe in him, the mightier a god he becomes. His typically unbridled behavior appalls the traditional gods, who combine their individual armies against Groo setting up a fray of (literally) mythic proportions. Meanwhile, The Sage worms his way into the Queen of Iberza's confidence, becoming a trusted advisor, and The Minstrel is hauled-off to prison for the unthinkable crime of singing songs about Groo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreview of the next issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHungry and wandering, Rufferto decides to pass up a frog he spies on the riverbank in favor of a presumed bounty of fish in the river. ...He gets neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIssue 1 of 4.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gaggle of Gods and Groo - Signature is dated [20]20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSergio Aragon?s Groo: Gods Against Groo - Black and white on inside front cover. Illustration of Divine Groo and Divine Rufferto chasing two sacred lambs is repurposed art from page 10, panel 3.\r\n\r\nWhen appearing with sort of halos over their heads, indicating their god-state, Groo and Rufferto are referred to as Divine Groo and Divine Rufferto beginning in issue #2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGods Against Groo Chapter 1 - Page 11, panel 5 shows one of the ingredients for preparing Groo's Cheese Dip of the Gods is \"Donrosa chili\".  This actually refers to modern Disney Duck comics legend Don Rosa, who has apparently become known for his homegrown chili peppers. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DonRosaOfficial\/photos\/take-some-hot-peppers-grew-em-myself-the-fans-at-the-signings-this-fall-in-europ\/1094536843934556\/\r\n\r\nSignature is dated [20]20.\r\n\r\nWhen appearing with sort of halos over their heads, indicating their god-state, Groo and Rufferto are referred to as Divine Groo and Divine Rufferto beginning in issue #2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSergio Aragon?s Groo: Gods Against Groo - Features a cover illustration of issue #2.\r\n\r\nWhen appearing with sort of halos over their heads, indicating their god-state, Groo and Rufferto are referred to as Divine Groo and Divine Rufferto beginning in issue #2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroo Grams - Mark Evanier explains the chronology of the \"Gods Trilogy\", how Gods Against Groo fits into things, and alternative titles considered for this mini-series. Letter writers' topics include a possible 40th Anniversary volume of Groo, cheese dip (of course), a possible \"How To\" Groo book, Groo and Sergio's meaning to and influence on a fan, where cheese dip was originated, and suggestions for Groo hardcover editions.\r\n\r\nThough Carrie Strachan is the credited colorist for the issue, the coloring of the letter column logo could be a holdover by longtime Groo colorist Tom Luth. The coloring matches that of the last Groo release, Groo Meets Tarzan #4, which was colored by Luth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Frog-In-the-Mouth is Better Than a Fish-You-Don't-Get - Pantomime. Color on back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dark Horse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783392461088,"sku":"CSAS194170I2467531B12712","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/0953\/9104\/files\/2467531.jpg?v=1780586477","url":"https:\/\/www.theblackbirdroost.com\/products\/groo-gods-against-groo-2022-1-12712","provider":"Blackbird Comics \u0026 Coffeehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}