Aw man. somebody get me a tissue, I'm cryin all over my iPad. Holy crap did this series have heart. HEART! And it all stars a Tree-alien that only knows three words. This type of comic is a rare gem these days. To elicit this type of emotion takes talent, real talent. Other writers and artists would do well to trying and model after this series. True character development leads to pure emotions. Superb.
A wonderful series with a beautiful ending. This story is amazing and if anybody is a fan of Groot and hasn't read this series maybe even only this volume, no matter what they should read it.
It all started with the notion of taking the "scenic route" on a road trip to Earth. Then this happened...
Also, THE FEELS
I mean, I did not know that would take a turn like that. But lemme point out that Groot and Rocket's Earth Checklist is very, very, VERY intriguing. Also, I think Starlord has a totally fine taste in music. And the people. I mean, THE PEEPS.
I'm going to miss the random cameo's (looking at you, Spidey), the unnoticeable muck-ups (Superman...really?) and all the swearing (flark flark FLARKITY FLARK).
And they arrive to earth after saving Rocket from the bounty hunter and do many things they thought would be interesting. Going to concerts, to fighting bad guys and watching movies. Most importantly, meeting that Hannah person for Groot. This was the sweetest thing ever. Groot really is a gentle and kind character makes you almost think how he gets along with someone short-tempered like Rocket. Loved it a lot. 5 stars for sure.
Treating this as a rough review of the series as a whole. Groot #1 was the first comic issue I bought, so glad to see the run concluded in a satisfying way. I've spent a good deal of time and money exploring the rest of the Marvel Universe in the mean time but barely touched the tip of iceberg in understanding how everything fits together. Groot is seemingly completely separate from the Secret Wars timeline nonsense and irreverent in tone so perfectly suited to mess with the continuity and characterization with some fun cameos - this is second comic I've read this week to throw Scott Summers under the bus as a whining friend-zoned dork, but in a light-hearted humorous way.
For better or worse, Groot's lack of vocal chords has meant this series relies heavily on secondary characters, both new and old, running them through a revolving door to keep the focus on the big guy. But the back-half of this issue is dedicated to giving some backstory to Groot, which is certainly appreciated but it's timing felt a little tacked on, and it's somber tone felt at odds with the much sillier first half. Still, it's rather profound that Marvel can draw one of it's more heartfelt moments from a talking tree.
The art as always is superb (by a former Disney artist nonetheless), and assuming one isn't too precious about Marvel continuity (I certainly have no prior attachments) there's plenty of fun to be had here. Hopefully this isn't the last we see of this series or creative team.
I really really enjoyed this final book in the Groot series. I was sad when I found this to be the last one I was sad but glad that this happened.
I loved that Groot had his own adventure with Rocket Raccoon. It was a good ending and glad to see how this was going to end. I am glad that it ended the way it did. But I did wish it did go a little longer.
I absolutely loved all the characters and the things that had happened and the reason the Groot was trying to get to earth was adorable.
It was a great comic and I really liked Groot. I hope that more of Groot solo series happens because I will look forward to more of Groot