Introduction
The Guardians of the Galaxy have been idealized by Peter Quill, the legendary Star-Lord, as a pro-active team to protect the cosmos. Quill idealized the team in light of two subsequent crisis that had forced independent heroes to improvise a resistance when the galaxy was threatened, namely the incursion of the Annihilation Wave and the conquest of the Kree Empire by the Phalanx.
The Guardians of the Galaxy usually transit between being a sanctioned police force in space or a group of outlawed mercenaries. By expecting no one else would do their heroic work, their goal is to protect innocent civilizations from being destroyed or enslaved by opportunistic invaders.
Attributes & Abilities
Star-Lord (Peter Quill)
He is the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy. He possesses a suit that allows him to survive in space, superhuman strength, and an ability to fly. He is also an expert hand-to-hand combatant and marksman. He wields a pair of blasters and a powerful weapon called the Quad Blasters.
Gamora
She is an orphan raised by Thanos to be the deadliest woman in the galaxy. She possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, and endurance. She is also an expert hand-to-hand combatant and swordsman. She wields a powerful weapon called Godslayer.
Drax the Destroyer
He is a warrior whose family was killed by Thanos. He possesses superhuman strength, durability, and regenerative abilities. He is also an expert hand-to-hand combatant and has the ability to fly.
Rocket Raccoon
He is a genetically engineered raccoon who is skilled in weapons handling and has a genius-level intellect. He possesses superhuman strength and agility, as well as an ability to fly.
Groot
He is a Flora Colossus from the planet X. He has the ability to manipulate his own biology and grow his body into various shapes and sizes. He also has superhuman strength and durability. He can only say “I am Groot” but his teammates and those who know him well can understand the different variations of the phrase.
Mantis
She is an alien with empathic abilities, which allows her to sense and influence the emotions of others. She also has superhuman strength, speed, and agility, as well as the ability to fly.
Nebula
She is a cyborg and a skilled warrior who possesses superhuman strength and durability, as well as advanced cybernetic enhancements that enhance her physical abilities. She is also an expert hand-to-hand combatant and markswoman.
Biography
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a team of fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team was created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Gene Colan in 1969. The Guardians first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969). The team’s lineup has changed throughout the years, with various characters including Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Mantis, among others.
The original team, from the 31st century, were a group of freedom fighters who opposed the tyrannical Badoon. They were active in the 31st century, 400 years after present day. They were eventually transported to the present day and became active in the present day Marvel Universe.
The team was relaunched in 2008 by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. This version of the team consisted of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot. This version of the team played a major role in the Annihilation Conquest storyline, and later in the Thanos Imperative storyline.
In the 2013 Marvel event “Infinity”, the Guardians played a major role in opposing the invasion of the Earth by the alien Builders.
The Guardians of the Galaxy have appeared in various adaptations, including animated television series and feature films. The 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and produced by Marvel Studios, is the first live-action film to feature the team. The film was a critical and commercial success, and a sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, was released in 2017. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is releasing in 2023.
The Guardians of the Galaxy have also appeared in various forms of merchandise, including toys, clothing, and video games.
Reception
The Guardians of the Galaxy has received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
The first film, released in 2014, was praised for its humor, visual effects, and cast performances, particularly Chris Pratt’s portrayal of Star-Lord/Peter Quill. The film was a box office success, grossing over $773 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014.
The sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, was released in 2017, and received similar praise for its humor, visuals, and cast performances, and grossed over $863 million worldwide.
The Guardians of the Galaxy comics have also been well-received by fans, who have praised the series for its unique characters, humor, and storytelling. The series has also won several awards, including the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series in 2015.
The franchise has also been well-received in the merchandise and video game industries, with the Guardians of the Galaxy comics, merchandise, and video games being popular with fans.
Overall, the Guardians of the Galaxy series has become a popular and beloved franchise within the Marvel universe.
References
Guardians of the Galaxy – Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy – Wiki
Guardians of the Galaxy – Fandom
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