"We all love the Guardians of the Galaxy. Peter Quill, who’s more likely to be called “Star Munch” by an adversary than by his chosen moniker, “Star-Lord.” Gamora, who’s dealing with the mother lode of daddy issues. Drax, who discovers he’s more than the revenge he seeks. Rocket, torn between two worlds, and Groot, the ultimate giving tree. They all come from nothing—or something much, much worse than nothing—and the world expects as much from them. But together, they become something greater. They’re exactly the kinds of losers we root for, because even in their failures, they act valiantly...against their nature. They’re reluctant heroes, just as most of us are when the situation arises, but when the chips are down, they bring their A game and are ready to die for what they know is right. Over the next 100 pages, we’ll venture off into deep space as we look at everything Guardians-related, how a somewhat obscure band of misfits jumped off the comic book page to the big screen, how an indie filmmaker with a passion for superheroes turned them into some of the most popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how they became household names. So, in anticipation of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, hop on the Milano, kick it into hyperspace and turn the page for everything you never knew you needed to know about the MCU’s favorite band of lovable losers."
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
WE ARE GROOT • The galaxy needs its guardians.
GET READY FOR VOL. 3 • The gang flies off in that big spaceship one last time.
4 FAN THEORIES
NEW THREADS & WHEELS
A TALE OF THREE TEAMS • The Guardians first appeared in 1969… just not the ones you know.
HEROIC LOVE STORIES
10 ESSENTIAL COMIC STORIES
COMICS VS. MCU
MOVIE MAGIC • The first Guardians flick was as unlikely as the heroes themselves.
WOMAN WITH A VISION
BEST NEEDLE DROP
TOP 3 MOMENTS
VOL 2. DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS • The sophomore flick sends the team on separate quests.
BEST NEEDLE DROP
MUSIC FOR THE MILANO
TOP 3 MOMENTS
SEASON’S GROOTINGS • Drax and Mantis make Peter Quill’s Christmas dream come true in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
BACON BITS
TEAMING UP • The Guardians bring their love and laughter to other MCU flicks.
ON THE TUBE • You don’t have to go to the theater to see the Guardians!
GET TO KNOW YOUR GUARDIANS • Meet the members of the galaxy-hopping super team and the stars who play them.
VILEST VILLAINS IN THE GALAXY • These up-to-no-goodniks tangle with our heroes on the reg.
AWESOME ALLIES • These folks have earned honorary Guardian red.
MCU UPDATE • A look at what’s in store for your favorite heroes on the big screen.
10 TERRIFIC TEAMS • Fighting the forces of evil is easier with super friends.
INTERGALACTIC GOODIES • We searched the cosmos for these fun finds.
GALAXY QUEST • Test your knowledge of the Guardians gang.
The Ultimate Guide to Guardians of the Galaxy
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