Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groot: Uprooted | 2023 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
Groot: Uprooted is a 2023 Marvel collected edition written by Dan Abnett, gathering solo Groot stories in a format accessible to younger and all-ages readers. Groot, the large tree-like being who communicates only with the phrase “I am Groot,” has been a popular character since his inclusion in the Guardians of the Galaxy. Abnett, who co-wrote the Guardians of the Galaxy comic that reintroduced and popularised the team from 2008, brings clear familiarity with the character to this collection.
The book collects shorter stories rather than a single ongoing narrative, making it easy to read in sections. Groot’s limited dialogue is part of the appeal, with the stories conveying emotion and character through action and context rather than words. Abnett wrote the character’s solo adventures as self-contained stories, each presenting a different scenario or challenge. The collection is aimed at readers who enjoy the character from the films or animated series and want accessible comics.