Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection #1
This Epic Collection gathers the earliest adventures of the original Guardians of the Galaxy, a team of freedom fighters from the 31st century introduced in Marvel Super-Heroes #18. It follows the group—including Vance Astro, Yondu, and Martinex—as they battle the alien Badoon across time and space, with stories from the 1970s that laid the foundation for the team's later cosmic legacy. The volume collects material from Marvel Super-Heroes #18, Marvel Two-in-One #5, Giant-Size Defenders #5, and the complete run of the team's first ongoing series, Guardians of the Galaxy (1975) #1–12.
"Earth Shall Overcome!" kicks off a thrilling journey when the Thing accidentally unleashes chaos at the zoo, freeing animals and drawing the attention of Steve and Sharon, who are enjoying a rare moment together. With Cap and Namorita stepping in to help, the situation takes a surreal turn when Ben returns to the Baxter Building to find a mysterious woman from the far future—Tarin—warning of an impending Badoon conquest. Written by Steve Gerber and brought to life by Sal Buscema’s dynamic art, with inks by F. Giacoia and colors by P. Goldberg, this story sets a bold course through time and danger. The cover, a striking collaboration by Al Milgrom and John Romita, captures the moment the future arrives.
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The Thing takes Wundarr to the zoo but the child-like alien causes havoc when he begins to free the animals. Steve and Sharon are enjoying a nice day together when the mayhem ensues and Cap lends a hand. Namorita is conveniently also in the vicinity and takes Wundarr off the Thing's hands. Ben returns to the Baxter Building with Cap and Sharon in tow and they are shocked to discover a woman from the far future. Tarin spins an apocalyptic tale of the subjugation of earth by the Badoon and Reed sends The Thing, Cap and Sharon back with her to the future to save humanity.
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