The Original GROOT, The Monster from Planet X

[@MerryMarvelite]

Hey, heroes! Thanks for watching another video! I'll be streaming again on Twitch this weekend! On Saturday I'll be trying to finish Mega Man X6 while on Sunday I'll be starting Iron Man 2! www.twitch.tv/merrymarvelite

[@robkenner5456]

Once again, another very detailed account. Although I've been reading comics for years, I always direct my friends and colleagues that are being introduced to Marvel through the MCU to this site. Stan Lee would be proud. Excelsior!!!!!

[@mrdgenerate]

Is this the first video youve made that lines up with a show/movie coming out? I was starting to wonder if you knew the MCU even existed lol i respect that about you. But its still ok to line up with a show or movie to make more views or money. I wouldn't blame you.

[@joshuaa7223]

@@mrdgenerate If you don’t know about the mcu it’s probably because you’re living under a rock.

[@scottdoesntmatter4409]

this really shouldn't be in a guardians of the galaxy playlist

[@camilocuba6927]

After watching a ton of your character bios, I think this is a rare occurrence where a character’s history doesn’t become a huge, convoluted mess. Great channel btw!

[@mrdgenerate]

Also ton of respect to this guy for not just dropping videos of characters depending on what movie is coming out. Its like he doesn't even know the MCU exists. And hes only covering ONE comic book comapny. I love rob and benny but theyre slick sellouts. More benny than rob. I still love rob. Rob corps all day lol

[@mrdgenerate]

Im just realizing i am groot just came out lol well he ALMOST NEVER does this 😆

[@joshuaa7223]

@@mrdgenerate “sellouts” lol stay mad 🤡

[@wingerton]

Your research is amazing! Love your videos, they flesh out the world of Marvel I've loved for so long in such a great way!

[@christopherulichney]

Groot is the perfect example of an obscure character given new life when brought back into the public eye years later. There are sooooooooo many obscure Marvel characters just waiting for their time to shine. That's why I love when you showcase characters like this. How about a video showcasing Red Norvell, the red headed Thor stand in. He is just waiting to be brought back and become a superstar.

[@WTSD850]

oooh sorry to dissapoint but red norvell is dead

[@christopherulichney]

@@WTSD850 no one is ever really dead in comics. Besides he was dead once before and Odin brought him back to life.

[@osiawideman4851]

I love your videos,you break down the origins of the Marvel Universe perfectly,keep up the good work 💯💯💯💯💯

[@samwill7259]

One of those little corners of the Marvel Universe I love to check in on every once in a while. The monsters that go bump in the night~

[@MadisonCarter]

Found your channel a few days ago and have really been enjoying these videos. Funny story regarding those passages you quote at the end regarding KIng Groot's survival: I wrote both of them. The original phrasing was used since we still saw Groot's body at the end of the original story. We had no proof the termites fully consumed him, and we opted to go that route since he was obviously sprouting up again here and there since. Once we got to the writing of the Handbook entry, he (or they, rather) had a more established method of surviving death in the books, and it was decided to bring it more in line with the "splinter" method. I do like your theory on a third Groot; if they insist on their being more than one (I have never been fond of them retconning the Groot who found redemption with the Commandos and the one who became a Guardian not being one and the same), it's a very nice way to take care of all those Monster Island cameos and the like.

[@briandaleske5139]

I would like a cartoon show series to be made about (GROOT & ROCKET).

[@mattyoung4990]

The made shorts with them

[@ivane5110]

As much as I like the MCU Groot, the original Groot is easily my favorite. Specifically the Silver Age depiction. Though that Hulk issue (an annual?) was actually my first reading of him and every other monster/menace in there. I had seen many companies sci fi monster/menace anthologies by then but it was what got me searching old boxes at flea markets and yard sales specifically for Marvel's/Timely's. And once I started to find them it gave me a whole new appreciation and view of Marvel's superheroes' first appearances. I realized that they were just natural extensions of monster books that just happened to catch on and keep coming back.

[@briandaleske5139]

WHAT I IMAGINE ABOUT A (GROOT & ROCKET) CARTOON SHOW SERIES: I imagine that during the two friends’s adventures, Rocket later decides to help Groot, and try to trace the rumors of survivors of Groot’s race. In addition the one of the rumors involves, a hidden planet that is strongly protected, and on it the survivors of Groot’s race live on it. To add an ancestor of Groot’s has the ability to understand almost any language, and with speaking in clear sounding words. Plus to add Groot’s ancestor has the magic power to create new forms of their alien species, and make it possible for females to be formed. Now I imagine that a brother of Groot’s ancestor is evil, and he had the same name as Groot, but he had a title to him that was (King Groot) & he was overthrown. In addition the evil (KING GROOT) was then exiled from their race, sent to a ruined planet, and he lives on a large island that is on the planet. I also imagine that it took decades for the evil (KING GROOT) to finally realize he was an awful ruler, he was disrespectful towards others, he was selfish, he was very prideful, was very greedy, and he deserved his exile. I imagine eventually the former (KING GROOT) became very sad, felt genuine guilt for all the bad he had done, he wanted to see his brother again, and he wanted to be with the rest of his race again. Now I imagine that good Groot’s ancestor is still alive, it the amount of magic he has that’s keeping him alive, and his ancestor has been waiting a very long time for a worthy one of his race to earn the right for the magic power he has I also imagine Groot’s ancestor has a vision, that showed that Groot might be worthy of the powerful magic he has, and so he sends a message to GROOT on how to find him, and to add how to avoid the many dangers to get to where he is at. Now I imagine that (Rocket Raccoon) he helps GROOT, the best he can, I imagine while on their journey they have fun, make new friends, and see a few of the new members of the (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAX). “On a separate note; I imagine that (Gamora) she married (Peter Quill) they had 2 kids, and then a few years later StarLord aka (Peter Quill) died while saving some people.” “In addition I imagine that (Gamora) quit being a member of the (GUARDIAN OF THE GALAXY) & decided to just be a mother raising her kids, and I imagine Gamora’s sister (Nebula) she became a member of the team.” “To add I imagine that (Adam Warlock) is a member of the (Guardians of the Galaxy) & I imagine that DRAX he discovers a new love, he married her, and their first offspring was born. “I imagine (DRAX: The Destroyer) he won’t quit, being a member of the team for a while, but when the time comes he knows a few people who would be good to take his place.” “Plus to add I imagine that (Mantis) she stays on the team for a while, I imagine eventually she discovers a species that is very similar to her own, I imagine that she falls in love with one of the males, and I imagine she wonders if he feels the same for her.” Now while all these events are going on, I imagine that Rocket & Groot, run into danger, when exploring an abandoned outpost, that’s on a unknown world to them, and I imagine they come across some creatures that looks afraid, but they don’t know what their afraid of.

[@sethleoric2598]

That was actually really straightforward.

[@sustelsuk]

Man ! transformation happen from monster that terrorized city to cute adorable baby with 5 shorts on Disney plus

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think is the best thing about Groot in both the Comics and in the MCU? Which one of his powers and abilities do you think is the best compared to the other members of the Guardians of the Galaxy?

[@cadeevans4623]

Interesting thanks for sharing this great video

[@mangamegs]

I love how the marvel universe started as a monsterverse than became a hero verse.

[@lonewolffang]

King Groot and King Piccolo ha e something in cimmon. They made a branch of themselves that woud become good.

[@snoopy4749]

King Groot deserves more recognition

[@frankd4581]

Please make a video about the history of marvel comics Goom the monster from planet x please

[@chealoutman5]

Ur asking me about Roman numerals & space trees, brother I have NO IDEA 😂 Great video as usual 👍

[@Firebrand128]

"I am Groot" "What kind of fool do you take me for!? He is Groot! He is Groot! You are Groot! I AM GROOT!!! Are there any other Groots I should know about!?" "I am Groot" "I'm outta here!"

[@juanisol8275]

Bestiary of all the Marvel Monsters Yay!! 🤩👍

[@markshulusky6680]

An interesting, off the wall character to consider is Lunatic/Arisin Turk from the Defenders and Manwolf's run in Creatures on the loose. As Lunatic his speech pattern was a zany pastiche of catcalls and commercial jingles. As Turk he was the godking of his world. A homicidal maniac either way. One of writer David Anthony Kraft's most memorable creations.

[@johnquiett1085]

Guardian Groot deserves a video at some point. Maybe when GotG 3 is closer to premiering?

[@danielross5292]

That's probably that Grumpy Grandpa Groot?😆

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

Old Marvel did great weird fiction

[@devonjohnson9483]

The most comedic thing about is during the '70s hulk was able to beat Groot to a stump which was pretty funny

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

Yes. Please make it video for the Guardians of the Galaxy's Groot and his friendship with Rocket Racoon. 🌳🦝

[@matthewst537]

I never knew there were three prime groots in the marvel comics lore I just learned of king groot on google but figured that was the same one as modern groot thank you Stan and jack for the best flora colossi race I am groot

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

You are correct. XXCVII = 87 in Roman numerals. 😁

[@TheMrSlavov]

Actualy it is more like this: XXCVII = 10,097 Symbol Value X 10,000 C 100 XC 90 X 10 V 5 I 1 XXCVII is a large roman numeral. The line above the numeral is used for numbers above 3,999.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Is Groot similar to the Man-Thing? Who do you think would win between the two of them?

[@feridradoncic2237]

Love groot

[@geraldstephens6612]

Did Marvel do a monster team-up book with their monsters ? If not, they should.

[@martinmomanyi6803]

Groot is one of my favorite hero of guardians of the Galaxy

[@quentinfogger5755]

Same here alongside Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

why doesn't Groot keep splitting himself into two?? i want to see a Groot army!!

[@brianrosenberger]

What's the Collector- Mole Man issue/series?

[@majinsole8554]

I am Groot. I am Groot, I am Groot, I am Groot. I am Groot…I am Groot. ~_~

[@kdisley]

How dare you?!? My mother would never do that!

[@charlespittsjr604]

Wouldn't that make monster island Groot a Prince Groot ? He's a redwood prince. Maybe Guardian Groot can save Prince Groot and King Groot would pardon him . If you put that out there give me credit . LoL .

[@jackieanderson9408]

Good ☺️

[@pierrebuieii3908]

Ha king groot baby groot groot I am groot this is like a metaphor or jigsaw puzzle 🧩 I am loving this tell me more lol 😂

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do history of the characters mentioned in this video?

[@samuelcarrasquillo4590]

I Am Groot! (Like The Video!)

[@WTSD850]

wait doesn't that mean that the king groot's son is still trapped on earth?

[@josealbertomartinez9739]

4:36 vampire by night?

[@Articulated_Noir]

Who the hell is the "vampire by night??" Its the werewolf by night. Im I the only one that caught that?

[@MerryMarvelite]

The Vampire by Night is a woman named Nina Price who first appeared in 2005. I don't believe the Werewolf by Night was ever on SHIELD's Howling Commandos unit but they did have another lycanthrope called Warwolf.

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do origin of the Grim Reaper, Molecule Man, Sentry, Mr Immortal, Captain Universe, Dreadknight, Hypnotia, Blizzard, Starhawk, Flerken, Whirlwind, Chemistro, Whiplash, Ronan the Accuser, Ego the Living Planet, the Living Tribunal and Super_Skrull along with Avenger-X and the Protector?

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do origin of the Brood, the Gladiator, Hyperion, Blue_Marvel, Alistair Smythe the Ultimate Spider Slayer, Stingray, Quasar, Squirrel_Girl, Ultimus, Kly'bn, Kang the Conqueror, Annihilus and Tryco Slatterus the Champion of the Universe?

[@gabrielt.harris8885]

For Roman Numerals, it would be 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 + 1, which is to say LXXXVII.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Beyonder, Crossfire, Living Laser, Iron Monger, Titanium Man, Crimson Dynamo, Whiplash, Ultimo, Darkhawk, Union Jack, Annihilus, the Badoon and the Broods?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the U-Foes, the Annihilators, the Squadron Supreme, Doom Maidens, the Midnight_Sons, Young Avengers, Dark Avengers, Masters of Evil, the Thunderbolts and the Champions?

[@trexadvent4726]

Since you did the History of the Mandarin and Fin_Fang_Foom, can you do history of Ultimo as well as the Shang-Chi villain known as the Death_Dealer?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Who do you think is the best Groot in the Comics? Do you think we will see king Groot and the Groot from Monster island in the MCU? Are you going to do history of the other members of the Guardians of the Galaxy like Star-Lord, Nebula, Mantis and Starhawk?

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is going to cause Groot to grow into Alpha_Groot during Guardians of the Galaxy movie Vol.3? Is it going to be because of Adam Warlock or one of the creations of the High Evolutionary? Are we going to see a flashback in the MCU showing how Groot and Rocket Raccoon meet for the first time? Do they have the best friendship in Marvel comics?

[@quentinfogger5755]

How long till you do history of America-Chavez in honour of the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness along with the history of the Grim Reaper?

[@arminachtduizend975]

2507 XX = 1000 (2000) c=500 v=5 i=1

[@CaptainFrost32]

If it were CXXVII, it would work in Latin. C = 100, L = 50, X = 10, V = 5, II =2. It would be 127. To the left of C would be M = 1,000, and D = 500. When you get beyond MMM [3,000], then MV = 4,000, V = 5,000, AND X=10,000. (So, 20,107?)

[@arminachtduizend975]

Caught me with my pants down, was doubting my c and d and stand corrected. Though that has me arrive at 2107. I divided to 3 parts. MM C VII 1000+1000+100+5+1+1

[@CaptainFrost32]

@@arminachtduizend975 There was no mention of M.

[@arminachtduizend975]

@@CaptainFrost32 Lol and I stared at it so much. I am not known with Latin numerics after 1000s in our system and you probably seen I didn't do that well with the lowers now either. :) Now I see why you mentioned the CXXVII. I'll admit I can't make sense of that start of XXC then. Def not 80 as It's always 3 over after is ok and adding and only 1 before indicating subtractions. Though with your further explanation of beyond 1000s I would like to hear if that 20107 is the solution. Or is the ? at the end being modest as you are sure? :)

[@trexadvent4726]

What is the best thing about the "I Am Groot" show? Which one of the episodes do you think is the best? Apart from Groot himself, who do you think is the best character from each of the episodes? Do you think this show should get another season?