Rocket Raccoon is back! Where has he been all this time? What’s happened to him? Get ready for a Rocket Raccoon you’ve never seen before in the pages of Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Kev Walker’s Guardians of the Galaxy!
Guardians of the Galaxy #4 features a cover by Marco Checchetto and arrives in shops on July 19.
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $4.99
WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?
One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other!
Grootfall is coming! For a bit now, we’ve been teased with whatever this event is and it’s role in kicking off a new volume of Guardians of the Galaxy. While Guardians of the Galaxy #1 gives us our first glimpse of the event, it really just opens up more questions than anything else, and that’s quite ok. The issue is the 15 minutes before the credits of the movie roll, delivering an action filled opener that teases what’s to come.
Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, the Guardians are a sliver of their former self. On a planet at the edge of the galaxy, they look worn, broken, and generally, not the heroes they once were. Kelly and Lanzing deliver a western dressed up as sci-fi as the team must not only save the town from impending planet wide doom but also protect them from the evil gang that terrorizes them.
Kelly and Lanzing deliver an interesting opening that starts off slow, and I’ll admit, a little bit of a drag. Like the western genre as a whole, it focuses in on that loan hero here to save the townspeople. It quickly expands from there, picking up steam as the story moves along until the ending which feels like a big budget escape sequence. It delivers adventure, excitement, tragedy, and teases a lot of pain and hurt in the Guardians’ past.
A lot of that is hinted at through the art of Kev Walker. With color by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Cory Petit, the visuals hint at a team that has seen some stuff. Damage to Star-Lord’s visor, the body language of the team, to what others are wearing, it all teases things went wrong at some point. Finding out what is part of the adventure to come. The team does an excellent job of blending the sci-fi and western genres to deliver a world where things don’t feel out of place and the concepts really work. Equipment looks worn and beat from the harsh environment, the clothing has a sci-fi look but also fits the desert/dust world around them. Things look lived in and used. It all adds to the story telling us a lot about this world, the people and most importantly Peter and his crew, without having to spell everything out.
What is Grootfall? What happened to the Guardians? Guardians of the Galaxy #1 teases a lot but answers little, instead focusing on a wild ride of an adventure that hits the right beats and becomes a cinematic wild ride once things really get going.
Story: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing Art: Kev Walker
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
007: For King or Country #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – We loved the last miniseries and we’re expecting more fun with this one. Bond fans won’t want to miss out on this.
All the Devils Are Here #1 (Scout Comics) – It says it reinvents the exorcism story, and we’re interested in seeing how it does and if it pulls it off.
Ambassadors #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue was an interesting mix of Willy Wonka and superheroes and how it ties in Millarworld’s bigger picture has us intrigued.
Captain America: Cold War Alpha #1 (Marvel) – An event is coming and this kicks things off!
Dark Ride #5 (Image Comics) – We’re loving this horror series and excited to see where the next arc goes. Who’s corrupted? What are these demons? We want to know more!
Giant Kokju #1 (Image Comics) – A twist(ed) take on the giant monster genre.
The Gimmick #2 (AHOY Comics) – This superpowers meets wrestling series had a very interesting debut and we want to see where it goes from there.
Great British Bump off #1 (Dark Horse) – Described as an Agatha Christie-styled murder mystery set in a competitive baking competition, that has us completely sold on this.
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (Marvel) – The first issue is entertaining and has us wanting to find out what more happened. Read our early review.
Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 6 (VIZ Media) – The series has been great so far changing up the kaiju concept and then it did it again after well into the series. We want to see what happens next! Great action. Great images. Lots of fun.
Maniac of New York: Don’t Call it a Comeback #2 (AfterShock) – You thought Harry was killed? Guess what, that’s not the case. We’re loving this horror franchise.
Missing You (IDW Publishing) – Siblings who recently lost their mother bring an injured deer home to rescue it. We’re already holding back tears.
Phantom Road #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue was really interesting with a pair of individuals transported to a strange world. We’re not quite sure what’s going on and want to find out more.
Red Zone #2 (AWA Studios) – The series about an American Professor of Russian of Slavic studies being called in by the US government for a secret mission to Russia is interesting considering the state of the world.
Seasons Have Teeth #1 (BOOM! Studios) – In a drab, colorless world, the seasons bring change… and also destruction. The seasons arrive to a retired conflict photographer as personified, god-like creatures. Sounds original!
Space Job #3 (Dark Horse) – Each issue has had us cracking up in this workplace comedy meets Star Trek.
Star Wars: Ewoks #1 (Marvel) – Ewoks. Nuff said.
TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen #1 (IDW Publishing) – It’s TMNT meets Usagi Yojimbo. We don’t need any more reason to be excited for this.
Traveling to Mars #5 (Ablaze) – The series has been an amazing mix of satire, comedy, and drama, all with a ton of heart. One of our favorites this year.
WildC.A.T.s #6 (DC Comics) – The series has delivered great action, solid moments with the characters and finally cracked the code in bringing the Wildstorm world into the DCU!
Guardians of the Galaxy #1
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 12, 2023
SRP: $4.99
WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?
One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other!
This June, two of the industry’s biggest superstars will present an all-new chapter for Ultimate Comics, the Marvel Comics line that redefined super hero comics in the 2000s, in Ultimate Invasion! This new saga will revisit some of the revolutionary stories and characters of the Ultimate Universe and possibly herald its grand return… To celebrate this exciting venture into the bold Ultimate landscape, some of Marvel’s most acclaimed artists will depict the Ultimate versions of Marvel heroes and villains in a new series of variant covers.
On sale throughout June, do these Ultimate Last Look Variant Covers offer fans a long-awaited reunion with their favorite characters that called the Ultimate Universe home? Or are they merely a fleeting glance at this doomed world that reached its cataclysmic end in 2015’s Secret Wars? Readers will have to wait until Ultimate Invasion #1 to find out, but in the meantime, see the Ultimate Universe restored for what could be the final time in these stunning pieces!
Check out five of the covers now and stay tuned for the reveal of more Ultimate Last Look Variant Covers in the months ahead.
Check out the cover to Guardians of the Galaxy #3 now and discover more about the secrets behind Grootfall in Guardians of the Galaxy #1 on April 12!
It’s an exciting year for fans of Marvel Comics’ greatest cosmic heroes! In addition to the launch of an all-new comics run of Guardians of the Galaxy by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Kev Walker this April, the team will also star in their latest Marvel Cinematic Universe outing, Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The highly-anticipated film will feature the live-action debut of Adam Warlock. One of the most iconic Marvel Comics characters yet to make the leap to film, Adam Warlock will be played by actor Will Poulter, and fans can see him in action in an all-new variant cover for Guardians of the Galaxy #1. This special, one-of-a-kind comic book cover uses a photo still from the upcoming film and will be available just before the movie hits theaters.
In Marvel comics, the character of Adam Warlock is among the most powerful and fascinating beings of the Marvel Universe. Created by scientists on earth to be the “perfect man,” he took to space where he became a protector of the Infinity Stones and played pivotal roles in classic sagas like Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity Watch. Fans everywhere are sure to fall in love with him all over again when he makes his way to the big screen later this year!
Pick up the Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Movie Variant at your local comic shop on April 12 and see Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in theaters on May 5!
Grootfall is coming! For a bit now, we’ve been teased with whatever this event is and it’s role in kicking off a new volume of Guardians of the Galaxy. While Guardians of the Galaxy #1 gives us our first glimpse of the event, it really just opens up more questions than anything else, and that’s quite ok. The issue is the 15 minutes before the credits of the movie roll, delivering an action filled opener that teases what’s to come.
Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, the Guardians are a sliver of their former self. On a planet at the edge of the galaxy, they look worn, broken, and generally, not the heroes they once were. Kelly and Lanzing deliver a western dressed up as sci-fi as the team must not only save the town from impending planet wide doom but also protect them from the evil gang that terrorizes them.
Kelly and Lanzing deliver an interesting opening that starts off slow, and I’ll admit, a little bit of a drag. Like the western genre as a whole, it focuses in on that loan hero here to save the townspeople. It quickly expands from there, picking up steam as the story moves along until the ending which feels like a big budget escape sequence. It delivers adventure, excitement, tragedy, and teases a lot of pain and hurt in the Guardians’ past.
A lot of that is hinted at through the art of Kev Walker. With color by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Cory Petit, the visuals hint at a team that has seen some stuff. Damage to Star-Lord’s visor, the body language of the team, to what others are wearing, it all teases things went wrong at some point. Finding out what is part of the adventure to come. The team does an excellent job of blending the sci-fi and western genres to deliver a world where things don’t feel out of place and the concepts really work. Equipment looks worn and beat from the harsh environment, the clothing has a sci-fi look but also fits the desert/dust world around them. Things look lived in and used. It all adds to the story telling us a lot about this world, the people and most importantly Peter and his crew, without having to spell everything out.
What is Grootfall? What happened to the Guardians? Guardians of the Galaxy #1 teases a lot but answers little, instead focusing on a wild ride of an adventure that hits the right beats and becomes a cinematic wild ride once things really get going.
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 arrives in stores April 12.
Story: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing Art: Kev Walker
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: TFAW – comiXology/Kindle
