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Goon

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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
Out of the Cellar Jan 1995

Best Cellars #1

Best Cellars #1
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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
Femme Fatale Productions Jun 1996

Krystal #1

Krystal #1
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Advertisement for Best Cellars #1 featuring an image of Monster Boy, the prototype character that evolved into the Goon
Avatar Nov 1998

Dreamwalker #0

Dreamwalker #0
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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]
Avatar Mar 1999

Goon #1

Goon #1
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2nd appearance of The Goon
2nd appearance of Franky
1st full appearance of the Zombie Priest
Albatross Funnybooks Nov 2002

The Goon #2

The Goon #2
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1st appearance of Buzzard, the former sheriff of a town plagued by zombies
Albatross Funnybooks Dec 2002

The Goon #3

The Goon #3
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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
Dark Horse Comics Jun 2004

Goon #7

Goon #7
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Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
Dark Horse Comics Dec 2004

Goon #10

Goon #10
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Retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol subtitled 'A Complete Bastardization of a Piece of Classic Literature'
Dark Horse Comics Apr 2007

Satan's Sodomy Baby #1

Satan's Sodomy Baby #1
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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
Dark Horse Comics Mar 2009

Goon #32

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Goon #32
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell
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
Dark Horse Comics May 2009

Dethklok versus The Goon #1

Dethklok versus The Goon #1
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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
Dark Horse Comics Dec 2011

Goon #37

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Goon #37
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell
Dark Horse 25th Anniversary edition
Dark Horse Comics Jan 2013

The Goon Kickstarter Exclusive

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The Goon Kickstarter Exclusive
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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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