First Appearance: Tales to Astonish #13 (1960) (click on the cover image for a larger view)
Occupation: Alleged monarch of Planet X
Height: 30 feet
Abilities: Can animate Earth trees to do his bidding • Absorbs nourishment from wooden objects
Notable Quote: "Fool--none can withstand the mighty Groot! You are doomed! You and your town shall perish!" (Tales to Astonish #13)
Political Affiliation: Green Party
Turn-Ons: Crowds of terrified humans running before him • Grandiose monologuing • Scrabble®
Turn-Offs: Idealistic young scientists who devise 11th hour solutions to defeat him • People confusing him with Gruto, Creature from Nowhere • Termites.
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LOL once again, Mark! Your bag-me-up humor always brings light to the end of a tough day! Thanks again, as always, brotha! ;-)
Posted by: Hube | February 19, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Thanks, Hube! Glad to brighten your day! Those old Marvel Monsters always bring a smile to my face, too.
Posted by: Mark Engblom | February 19, 2008 at 08:01 PM
How about a Day of the Triffids crossover series?
Posted by: Michael Jones | February 19, 2008 at 08:52 PM
LOL. I lost it at "Green Party"!
Posted by: Thomas Aylesworth | February 19, 2008 at 08:52 PM
He also fights the phallanx alongside his good pal Rocket Racoon.
Posted by: Bret | February 19, 2008 at 10:57 PM