Goon
Creation & Design
The Goon was created by Eric Powell, who sought to blend horror and humor in a unique way, drawing inspiration from classic monster movies and pulp comics.Early Years
The Goon debuted in 1999 and quickly gained a cult following due to its distinctive art style and darkly comedic storytelling.Character Development
Over the years, the Goon has evolved from a simple monster-fighting brute to a complex character grappling with themes of morality, friendship, and redemption.Cultural Reception
The Goon has been critically acclaimed for its unique blend of humor and horror, earning multiple Eisner Awards.Character Details
Real Name:
Franky
Aliases:
The Goon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Goon's Crew, Zombie Army
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Combat skills, Resilience
Equipment:
Baseball bat, Various weapons
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
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Advertisement for Best Cellars #1 featuring an image of Monster Boy, the prototype character that evolved into the Goon
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Advertisement for Best Cellars #1 featuring an image of Monster Boy, the prototype character that evolved into the Goon
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Preview of The Goon, the first page of the main story from The Goon #1 (1999)
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Preview of The Goon, the first page of the main story from The Goon #1 (1999)
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1st appearance of The Goon
1st appearance of Franky
Reprinted as a back-up story in The Goon #1 (1999)
[SDCC 2022- Patrick Osborne to direct movie adaptation for Netflix]
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1st appearance of The Goon
1st appearance of Franky
Reprinted as a back-up story in The Goon #1 (1999)
[SDCC 2022- Patrick Osborne to direct movie adaptation for Netflix]
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2nd appearance of The Goon
2nd appearance of Franky
1st full appearance of the Zombie Priest
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2nd appearance of The Goon
2nd appearance of Franky
1st full appearance of the Zombie Priest
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Early appearance of The Goon
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Early Goon appearance
Painted cover art by Eric Powell
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Early Goon appearance
Painted cover art by Eric Powell
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One page advertisement for ‘The Goon’
One page advertisement for 'Strange Kiss'
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One page advertisement for ‘The Goon’
One page advertisement for 'Strange Kiss'
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Origin of The Goon
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Scarce issue
First interior color art throughout
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Premiere issue of volume two
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Early Goon story
Ryan Ottley's first published work in the story "Pop!"
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Early Goon story
Ryan Ottley's first published work in the story "Pop!"
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1st appearance of Buzzard, the former sheriff of a town plagued by zombies
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1st appearance of Buzzard, the former sheriff of a town plagued by zombies
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Cover homage of Norman Rockwell's 'Santa with Elves' which first appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post magazine, December 1922
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Cover homage of Norman Rockwell's 'Santa with Elves' which first appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post magazine, December 1922
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Origin of The Goon retold
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Final issue of the second Goon series created by Eric Powell
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Final issue of the second Goon series created by Eric Powell
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Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
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Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
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Retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol subtitled 'A Complete Bastardization of a Piece of Classic Literature'
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Retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol subtitled 'A Complete Bastardization of a Piece of Classic Literature'
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One-shot story featuring the Goon
Promises to be the most offensive comic in existence and that it will not be reprinted in trade paperback
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One-shot story featuring the Goon
Promises to be the most offensive comic in existence and that it will not be reprinted in trade paperback
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell, limited to 1,000 copies
1 of 16 books offered free-of-charge to 10 randomly selected retailers in a Dark Horse promotion that awarded 100 special edition variants to each store
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell, limited to 1,000 copies
1 of 16 books offered free-of-charge to 10 randomly selected retailers in a Dark Horse promotion that awarded 100 special edition variants to each store
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1st appearance of Dethklok in a comic book
Crossover of The Goon and Dethklok, the death metal band that stars in Adult Swim's Metalocalypse
Co-written by Goon creator Eric Powell and Metalocalypse's Brendon Small
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1st appearance of Dethklok in a comic book
Crossover of The Goon and Dethklok, the death metal band that stars in Adult Swim's Metalocalypse
Co-written by Goon creator Eric Powell and Metalocalypse's Brendon Small
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell
Dark Horse 25th Anniversary edition
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell
Dark Horse 25th Anniversary edition
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Kickstarter exclusive limited to 3,000 copies
Available through pledging to fund 'The Goon' movie which has yet to be made even though the Kickstarter ended in 2012
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Kickstarter exclusive limited to 3,000 copies
Available through pledging to fund 'The Goon' movie which has yet to be made even though the Kickstarter ended in 2012
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One-shot, winner of a Ghastly Award for outstanding achievement in horror storytelling
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,909
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One-shot, winner of a Ghastly Award for outstanding achievement in horror storytelling
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,909
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1st cameo appearance of Vinnie Nosferatu, an up-and-coming mob boss
20th anniversary of The Goon
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1st cameo appearance of Vinnie Nosferatu, an up-and-coming mob boss
20th anniversary of The Goon
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross
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