Storyline: ☆☆☆½Artworks: ☆☆☆☆½Not bad at all, Tony is a great add to the Guardians' rooster and All-Mother Freya's answer about her position to the galaxy empires assh@le$ rulers was just priceless!Far better than I used to remember.

Not a big fan of this one.Reread: Let's give this another go.After a reread of this one I have to say I think I was wrong. I expected something different because I read this so soon after seeing the movie. But this title has a solid beginning. 3.5 stars rounded up.

Find all of my reviews at: http://52bookminimum.blogspot.com/This review brought to you courtesy of Supernerd’s my son’s and my ginormous Pop Vinyl collections. (It may also serve as Exhibit A when he asks why we don’t have any money for him to attend college.) If you don’t like reviews that contain a massive amount of images, well . . . . In case you don’t already know, I’m a comic book newbie. In fact, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Avengers was my first foray into any superhero storyline....

On one hand, I like the cosmic setting, and the cast is a good one. Granted, I know next to nothing about all of them, but from what I've seen here, they work as a group. And this collection did get me even more interested in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie. On the other hand, it doesn't feel like much happens here. That may be because this collection only has three regular issues of the series. The other two included are #0.1, Star-Lord's origin, and an online-first anthology that sh...

My first Marvel ever. So there's that.What we have here is classic space adventure: spaceships, aliens, baddies, explosions. The world is ending, and only this ragtag team can save it from destruction. Enter Star-Lord, who always dreamt of going to space as a kid. One day his dreams come true and he goes to space. But be careful what you wish for. When he discovers who's behind the evil plot, he realizes being a space hero is no easy feat.It started off well, hooked me with Peter's interesting i...

''I am Groot.'' It's Guardians of the Galaxy. Of course it was awesome as hell.

[UPDATE: Saw the movie. LOVED it. It does everything this comic doesn't, with all sorts of added feels.]Prior to the announcement of the movie, I did not even know the Guardians of the Galaxy existed, but the previews have been amusing enough to pique my interest. Too bad the source material isn't nearly as impressive.Volume one serves as an introduction to Marvel's "cosmic Avengers," opening with the crash landing of an alien vessel in the backyard of a lovely young lady, who nurses the occupan...

I was in Vault of Midnight, a really cool comic book store in Ann Arbor, and wanted to pick up something to read on my flight home. I couldn't find anything that struck my fancy and the guy behind the counter suggested this. I had just read Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vol. 1: Legacy, but said to hell with it, if I can't continue that last iteration of the series, I may as well check out the newest Marvel NOW iteration.Now don't get the wrong idea by my middle-of-the-road rating -- the series starts...

I am a Bendis fan and have always enjoyed the Guardians of the Galaxy. So i was pleased to see Bendis penning this GOG tale.Peter Quill's dad, King J'Son of Spartaax, along with the heads of the Kree, Shi'ar and a few other galactic empires have come togteher with a "hands off policy" towards Earth. Earth is now a "no-go" planet. Obviously the GOG isn't too pleased with this. Joined by Iron Man they go on a fun filled rampage against the allied forces.With good artwork, a fun and action packed s...

I felt the need to edit this and add in a picture of Peter's floppy hair because a friend of mine pointed out that it was the only reason I was into this comic.He may be right.I absolutely loved this!I've read a little about these characters, but this was the first time I've ever really gotten excited about them as a group. It's a big fun story that gave me exactly what I wanted from it. It's not an origin story per se, but it does give you an overview of who these characters are, and where the...

Tony Stark: "They destroyed my Armour suit"Rocket Raccoon: "Did they destroy your man-parts as well?"TS: "No."RR: "Well then take this (a gigantic gun) point it at anyone who's not one of us and kill them."This exchange alone earned this book a positive review, even if the rest of it sucked. However, it didn't suck.I really enjoyed this; knowing almost nothing about this title/team. I know I like Bendis, and so I gave this a shot. Adding Iron Man seems like the ploy to get more mainstream reader...

Marvel decided to re-launch a book that ties into their latest movie offering and it just so happens to guest-star their most popular film character? Shocking.Several decades of the highs and lows of being a comic fan have given me a thick enough skin to try and look past the stunt murders and #1 issues and shoehorning popular characters into stories they got no business in to see if anyone bothered doing something worth reading. It is, and it’s a book I’d be interested in seeing more of even if...

I would think that when a guy like Tony Stark would take a vacation, it would be with a bunch of strippers and a closet full of booze (and maybe Viagra, Tony’s old, the pulse bolts just don’t work like they used to*). Instead he drifts off into space and encounters the Guardians of the Galaxy. Violent interstellar hijinks ensue.Star Lord’s backstory here is somewhat different than the movie. Also, Rocket Raccoon has more of an edge (He really likes to shoot people. Bonus!); this is fine. For fan...

After Star Lord's father J'son of Spartax and a Intergalactic Alliance made a rule for everyone to stay away from Earth, the Earth is attacked. The Guardians come to protect Earth and get some help from Iron Man.So I like to laugh as much as anyone, but I feel like there is a limit to how much laughter there should be during serious events. In my first experience with Guardians of the Galaxy, in their film, they crossed the threshold because of this:This volume crosses the line for me too. Rathe...

Guardians of the Galaxy, hmm, what’s not to like. Review tomorrow, it’s only a day away 😊Despite reading a few Marvel and DC comics in the early 1970s, mostly Superman and Batman if my memory serves me correctly, I have never really been a big follower of any of the "Universes". That is until Guardians of the Galaxy came along in Film format. That coupled with my sudden liking for all things Avengers ( that's Marvel, not John Steed (you have to be English to understand the reference) ) meant tha...

Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers, Brian Michael Bendis (Writer)There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one! But why has Earth suddenly become the most important planet in the galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out! Join Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and - wait for it - the invincible Iron Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going

Kickass fight scenes, clever repartee and fun loose art. These are the comics of my people - Shallow Comics Readers unite!God help me, when I heard Bendis was taking on Guardians of the Galaxy I was sad for him. Couldn't imagine what he saw in the obscure, tedious space opera crap from Marvel - maybe he'd pissed of Axel and this was his punishment? How wrong I was - I can admit it, man enough that I am (especially in the Internet, where I don't have to look anyone in the eyes while I say it).So

On the heels of a new movie in 2014, Marvel relaunched Guardians of the Galaxy with its best writer at the helm and ably supported by some of its best artistic talent. I would have been more excited for this but I really miss the Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning version of this team of space-faring heroes.Bendis is doing a great job on Guardians of the Galaxy, making the series Star-Lord centric for this arc. Bendis gives Peter Quill a definitive origin and daddy issues. This trade also have spotligh...

Just ok for me. Hope to enjoy the next one more.

Strong start for a fresh new take on a largely unknown series. Bendis makes the characters accessible to a new audience in preparation for the forthcoming movie and McNiven's art is as awesome as ever. Read the full review here!