Groot

Groot () is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #13 (November 1960). An extraterrestrial, sentient tree-like creature, the original Groot first appeared as an invader that intended to capture humans for experimentation. The character's speech capability is limited to the phrase "I am Groot", which can have different meanings depending on context. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise, Star-Lord, Thor, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and

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Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.image: Groot.png
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.caption: Groot on the cover of I Am Groot #1.Art by Flaviano Armentaro.
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.character_name: Groot
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.publisher: Marvel Comics
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.debut: Tales to Astonish #13(November 1960)
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.creators: Stan LeeLarry LieberJack Kirby
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.alliances: Guardians of the GalaxyS.H.I.E.L.D. Paranormal Containment UnitNova Corps
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.partners: Rocket Raccoon
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.aliases: Monarch of Planet XSeed of SlaughterTree
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.powers: Superhuman strength, stamina, endurance, durability, and senses Regenerative healing factor Elasticity/plasticity Plant manipulation Immortality