A Guardians story like no other! One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were torn apart - 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 forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Caught in the middle of a civil war, those who were once Guardians face a battle that was...

"They were soldiers, misfits, mercenaries, thieves and a family. They were heroes--but times have changed. The galaxy no longer needs heroes. It needs super heroes! Now, when the call goes forth--whether it's from a stranded team of planetary explorers or Emperor Hulkling himself--the Guardians of the Galaxy answer! Now, as half the team defends the Kree/Skrull Throneworld against a deadlier threat than they've ever faced before, the other half investigates...

"The new age of space is here! In the wake of Empyre, the political map of the galaxy is being radically redrawn - and now it's time for a nice, peaceful diplomatic conference. As the ambassador for the Utopian Kree, Marvel Boy makes a solemn promise to be on his best behavior. So how come his fellow diplomats are bing murdered one by one - and it looks like he's the killer? Meanwhile, everyone thinks Peter Quill is dead. Instead, he journeys through...

"Thanos has come to the planet Spartax, and trust us, he isn't on vacation! Now the Guardians of the Galaxy must unite with Thor and his all-star guard in order to save Peter Quill! But while Star-Lord's future may be in doubt, can Gamora escape her past? She's attempting to make amends for her past misdeeds, but finds herself ensnared in a deadly trap set by her evil sister, Nebula! And when Ronan and the Grandmaster join the fray, you know there'll...

"When the Milano crash-lands near an orphanage, Star-Lord and Gamora discover just how much of a handful children can be! As the ship comes under attack from within, will anyone believe Groot's explanation? A trip to a farming planet turns deadly for Drax - but on another world, which Guardian will be welcomed as the chosen one? Things get animated when the Collector comes a-calling! An alien fungus gives Groot a monstrous growth spurt! And a blast...

"The spacefaring super heroes are stuck, of all places, on Earth. And to make matters worse, they're also not necessarily a team anymore. Just what's an urban spaceman like Peter Quill to do? As Groot explores the world's forests, can Angela of Heven find a place among the heroes of Midgard? Meanwhile, the most dangerous woman in the galaxy becomes S.H.I.E.L.D.'s deadliest target - but Gamora won't be stopped until she gets to Thanos! And speaking...

"The death of Rocket! The Guardians of the Galaxy are taking some well-deserved R&R - but their vacation is about to be cut short when a familiar, radically powerful enemy returns in the form of the Universal Church of Truth! As the Church attempts to resurrect their new messiah, the Guardians will have to turn to the dying Rocket Raccoon for help. But as the threat of the Universal Church of Truth looms large over the cosmos, can Rocket hold on long...

"The Marvel Universe is full of so many amazing heroes and villains--how do you keep track? Enter the Who's Who in the Marvel Universe character storybook, featuring over 40 key players every Marvel fan needs to know. Readers can get to know the ins-and-outs through three sections: Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Avengers"-- provided by publisher.

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence...