Groot

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**Groot** is one of the leading members of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

## History

### Early life

Groot once lived peacefully on his homeworld, Planet X, until Ronan invaded to take the planet for his mining operation. When the natives refused to give up their world, Ronan destroyed the inhabitants, with Groot as the only survivor. Groot managed to save his planet's World Pod that could restore his race. Groot was then forcefully taken to Halfworld by the Ravagers where he met Rocket. The two managed break free and escape whilst freeing the animals that were being experimented on.

How the rest of the Guardians came together reflect similar events to their Earth-199999 counterparts, via saving the galaxy from Ronan the Accuser who was perished as a result.

Groot is an sentient alien plant who has a limited vocabulary, but his teammate Rocket is the only one who can understand him. He can grow into a giant humanoid tree like being with superhuman strength. He is a leading member of the Guardians of the Galaxy alongside Star-Lord, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon and Gamora and Nova.

## Biography

### Meeting Spider-Man

The Guardians battle the Chitauri an alien race led by Korvac. When Rocket Raccoon's ship is pulled into the Chitauri ship, Rocket fakes surrender so that they can free the captive Guardians of the Galaxy members. Afterwards, Spider-Man discovers that the Chitauri are planning to destroy the Earth. The Guardians plan to run the Chitauri ship into the sun while fighting the Chitauri forces. When their tactic does not work, the Guardians end up making their way towards the Dark Matter Cannon. While Nova and Spider-Man head to the Dark Matter Cannon, the Guardians fight the Chitauri and Korvac. After Korvac is defeated by Groot, Nova destroys the Dark Matter Cannon and the Chitauri ship is destroyed.

### It's a Wonderful Smash

On Christmas, the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and the Guardians of the Galaxy must break free from a simulated paradise created by the Collector and reclaim the Orb of Truth which is needed as part of a peace meeting between the Kree and the Shi'ar.

### Guardians of the Galaxy

Upon being lured to an unnamed planet, the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. team up with their old friends the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Super-Skrull and the Skrulls from using the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'s gamma energy to create gamma-powered Skrulls in their latest plot to invade Earth.

### The Return of the Guardians of the Galaxy

The Guardians of the Galaxy land on Earth to repair their ship at the time when Titus was leading the Chitauri into claiming Nova's Helmet. After the Guardians of the Galaxy's ship is repaired, they helped Nova and Spider-Man fight Titus and the Chitauri. After Titus was defeated even when S.H.I.E.L.D. arrives, the Guardians of the Galaxy leaves with Titus in their custody while the remaining Chitauri escapes.

### Guardians & Space Knights

He is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy he team consists of Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, **Groot**, and Drax the Destroyer. The Avengers had to deal with the Guardians of the Galaxy at the time when Galactus was led to the D'Bari's planet by Iron Man (who was under the power of the Power Cosmic) to consume it instead of the Earth, causing the D'Bari to evacuate. Even though the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy had a hard time, they then realized that Iron Man led Galactus to the D'Bari's planet because it had become unstable where the explosion knocked out Galactus. After the D'Bari found another planet to settle on, Captain America tells Star-Lord that he hopes that their paths cross again.

### Widow's Run

Star-Lord tried numerous times to convince Tony Stark and the Avengers to give them the Infinity Stones they had been collecting since they arrived to the Earth. When Black Widow took the Stones from their vault in the Avengers Tower with the help of Thor, the Guardians teleported to Earth and intercepted them, with the intention to force them to hand in the stones.

The rest of the Avengers arrived to help. Falcon managed to modify the Guardians' own teleporters, and send them back to their ship. The teleporters had been infected with malware so they couldn't function later.

The Guardians later returned to Earth when Thanos was defeated to the Avengers, and the Mad Titan was handed over to them. In addition to thanking the Avengers for dealing with Thanos, the Guardians apologized for having tried to attack them.

## Personality and Traits

Groot is seen as a walking talking plant and is best friends with Rocket Raccoon.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Superhuman Strength**: Groot is capable of great feats of strength, from breaking sturdy metal items to fighting other super-strong opponents.
* **Superhuman Durability**: The skin of Groot is composed entirely of a dense and durable wood, thus allowing him to easily support large amounts of damage. Its advanced regeneration grants Groot the ability to survive almost any attack, including shots, explosions, impacts and cuts.
* **Enhanced Speed**: Despite his large size, Groot is remarkably quick and much more agile.
* **Regenerative Healing Factor**: Groot's plant like physiology can instantaneously heal moderate damages done to him. If he ever dies, a small piece of him can be utilized to restore his within a matter of hours. This makes him nearly impossible to kill. Groot's species are capable of living for centuries.
* **Body Manipulation**: Groot has the ability to change his physical form, and shape his body in various ways. He can also manipulate his body to form organic constructs that he uses as tools or weapons.
	+ **Branch Shield**: Groot can coat his arms in a shell seemingly composed entirely of twigs. The resulting shield is bulletproof.
	+ **Elasticity**: Groot can extend any part of his body to make himself longer, can make himself taller, and can extend his fingers and arms.

## Appearances

### Ultimate Spider-Man

#### Comics

##### **Marvel Universe: Ultimate Spider-Man**

* Marvel Universe: Ultimate Spider-Man #22

### Avengers Assemble

#### Comics

##### **Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble Season 2**

* Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble Season 2 #11
* Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble Season 2 #12

### Guardians of the Galaxy

#### Shorts

##### **Season 1**

* Groot
* Rocket Raccoon

##### **Season 2**

* Pick up the Pieces
* Rocket! Groot! Man-Thing!
* Guardians Reunited!

#### Comics

* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (Show and Tell)
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #3 (Gesundheit, Hang On Tight!)
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #4 (All Hail King Groot)
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #5
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #6
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #7
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #8
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #9
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #10
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #11
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #12
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #13
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #14
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #15
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #16
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #17
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #18
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #19
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #20
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #21
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #22
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #23
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #24
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #25
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #26
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #27

**Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic*** Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #1
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #2
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #3
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #4
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #5
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #6
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #7
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #8
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #9
* Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic #10

**Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic*** Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #1
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #2
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #3
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #4
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #6
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #7
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #8 (mentioned)
* Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Infinite Comic #10

Films* Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!

## Trivia

* He appears in the *Disney INFINITY* games as a playable character and figurine.
* Late actor Michael Clarke Duncan recorded his lines for Groot in his first appearance shortly before his death in September 2012. According to Brian Michael Bendis, this was Duncan's last job. Kevin Michael Richardson replaced him.
* This is Groot's second animated appearance; he first appeared in *Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes*.