<div><font>Ah, </font><br></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>I'll ask them. The next comic-con is on in October this year in Bombay. <br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>We've always had American and British comics in India. Over the years ebay and a couple of online sites (now defunct) such as <a href="http://tomheroes.com">tomheroes.com</a>, <a href="http://crazyeli.com">crazyeli.com</a>, and <a href="http://50centcomics.com">50centcomics.com</a> have been a mainstay for me. I used to ship directly when postage was cheaper but in the last few years, I ship to a friend in NY and he then ships me my stuff in large parcels. <br>
</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>Sergio's pretty well known here in India among the comic crowd - he's the MAD doddle artist to them. MAD comics have been around for ages. I have a truckload of MADs from the 60s and 70s, most of the latter have his art in them. I got into Groo through a consignment of indies I got from <a href="http://tomheroes.com">tomheroes.com</a>. I sold those off a while back and I recently picked up a complete run of the Pacific, Epic, Marvel, and Dark Horse books from an ebay seller. The books came in a few days ago. I was surprised at the condition. They were all in perfect NM shape. I'm a little used to getting slightly dented reader copies from ebayers, so this was a surprise. I'm a huge fan of Sergio's art and Mark's wit, and Groo just does it so well, I can't imagine not owning every single Groo book out there. </font><font>I was waiting for the Groo Treasury. I remember seeing a promo somewhere for it. But I never saw any release date and I got fed up of waiting on it, so I picked up the entire run. </font><font><br>
</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>Before we went off the gold standard in 1991, I used to pick up Marvel and DC comics from my local newstand here in my suburb in Bombay. After 1991, they stopped importing Marvel and DC comics. It was years before I finally got to see them again. But in the last six years, comics (Trades and HCs) are now easily available back and they're pretty cheap overall. I pay much less for my comics than <a href="http://amazon.com">amazon.com</a> rates - and there's always sales throughout the year with huge discounts. Comics are just really cheap nowadays.<br>
</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>I've never heard of a Groo comic published in Hindi, but I've seen a copy of Jean Van Hamme's XIII published in Tamil. The XIII Tamil edition was printed in black and white on cheap newsprint, and was quite a treat. Most American comics just get read in American. I read french BDs straight of the lot - They're much harder to get than American comics. I follow Arleston's stuff - Trolls, Lanfeuste etc and LEOs stuff. Cinebook has published several great series in English - Aldebaran, Betelguese, Antares, Scorpion, The Chimpanzee Complex, Thorgal. I keep buying the Cinebook releases and occasionally get original sets of bds (when I can get them cheap).<br>
</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>Scans get all of us comic readers, collectors, writers, and artists here in India through the year as we don't get floppies locally. I generally follow series, and when they're done, I shop online for an auction for a set of floppies or wait for the trade to release so I can order it from a local online bookstore. Right now I'm reading Saga, Orc Stain, Hellboy, the new BPRD Hell on Earth arc, all the ICON titles, Fatale, Fables, American Vampire, and my favourite Locke and Key.<br>
</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font>Cheers<br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM, Gary Grossmann <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:garyg5678@live.com" target="_blank">garyg5678@live.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<font size="3" face="Verdana">Sergio has been just about everywhere in the world, and it's hard to imagine he hasn't been to India, but I have never heard him talk about being there. If your comic convention organizers are willing to pay for him to come there, he will probably agree to come. </font><br>
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<font size="3" face="Verdana">As for the Groo Game being reprinted, that will not happen. It's a long story, but trust me, it cannot happen. The PVC set, I'm not as sure about, but it is unlikely. As has been said, your best bet for both is an online purchase from ebay or some place like that. There is supposed to be a new set of Groo figured coming out, but I have not heard anything about it in a while. </font><br>
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<font size="3" face="Verdana">If you ever want something that "will only ship to the USA or Canada" let me know and you can get it through me. (Although the darned shipping costs will be high I'm afraid.) </font><br>
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<font size="3" face="Verdana">What Groo comics do you have in India? Is it just the American comics? If Groo has been published in Hindi I may have to come over there! Do you get Simpson comics? Do you get Sergio Funnies? Do you want to? </font><br>
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<font size="3" face="Verdana">It is very cool to hear from someone from India! Take care,</font><br>
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Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 03:32:46 +0530<br>From: <a href="mailto:anicetopereira@gmail.com" target="_blank">anicetopereira@gmail.com</a><br>To: <a href="mailto:grimdel@yahoo.com" target="_blank">grimdel@yahoo.com</a><br>CC: <a href="mailto:groop@groo.com" target="_blank">groop@groo.com</a><br>
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<div>Ah ok. <br></div>
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<div>I was hoping that the local Indian Comic Con guys bring him over for one of the next cons. I'll pester him silly to bring back the Groo game and maybe another run of those PVC sets (with Groo flailing his swords about). <br>
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<div>On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM, <a href="mailto:grimdel@yahoo.com" target="_blank">grimdel@yahoo.com</a> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:grimdel@yahoo.com" target="_blank">grimdel@yahoo.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><span>I met Sergio at Comic Con a couple years ago. He had a few packs for sale, and mentioned that its been out of print for years. Your best bet is to hope that someone scanned the cards & rules, posted them on the internet, and print them out (or pester Sergio to reprint them)<br>
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<div>But honestly, if you have the rules, you can probably play w/ the expansion pack as is (just need some dice & a stand-in for Groo). If the game takes forever, and you & your friends are pulling out their hair as Groo levels every town, then your having the same experience.</div>
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT:bold">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:09 AM<br><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT:bold">Subject:</span></b> [Groop] Groo The Game<br></font></div>
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<div>Hey there, <br></div>
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<div>I live in India. I've been looking for a set of the Groo Game and Groo Expansion pack to play. I love card games such as Munchkin and I've been long curious about the Groo game. </div>
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<div>I've checked online sites through different countries, and even left saved searches on each one for the game. I've even found someone selling the expansion, but without the original game, it's kind of pointless.</div>
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<div>Do you guys have any suggestions?</div>
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<div>Cheers</div>
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