Guardians of the Galaxy 101: A History
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Welcome back, class. You're probably familiar with DC's Justice League and of course Marvel's The Avengers which we previously covered, but you may not be as familiar with another group of heroes known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Today we're here to bring you up to speed and get you ready for Marvel's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie set to hit theaters August 1st, 2014. So grab your pencils and silence those cell phones and prepare to get schooled!
There are actually two teams that have gone by the name "Guardians of the Galaxy". Though the upcoming movie will focus on the newest incarnation, it's only fair that we start our lesson at the beginning.
The original Guardians of the Galaxy was created by Arnold Drake and Gene Colan and made their first appearance in January 1969 in issue #18 of Marvel Super-Heroes. The Guardians originate from the 31st Century in an alternate timeline known as Earth-691. In this timeline, mankind has colonized the solar system by genetically engineering individuals in order for them to survive the various environments of the different planets. The planets are invaded by the evil alien race known as the Badoon in 3007 AD and most of humanity is killed or thrown into slavery. The Guardians are formed by a group of survivors determined to stop the Badoon's tyranny.
The original team included Major Vance Astro, a mutant and astronaut from the 20th century who is sent on a mission to explore Alpha Centauri. Placed in statis for the mission, he awakens to find himself in the 31st century. Other founding members include Charlie-27, a human engineered with a large, powerful body in order to survive the intense gravity of Jupiter; Martinex, a scientist from Pluto with the ability to shoot heat and cold blasts from his hands; and Yondu, a Centaurian that Vance teams with when the Badoon attack his planet. Additional members that have joined the team include Aleta Ogord, Firelord, Nikki, Replica, Starhawk, Talon and Yellowjacket.
The original Guardians spent most of their comic book life making appearances in other heroe's comics and teaming with the likes of Captain America, Thor, Thing and The Avengers, both in their own timeline and in the 20th and 21st century. The Guardians finally got their own series in 1990 with a 62 issue series.
Other than a limited spin-off series called Galactic Guardians in 1994, the Guardians were pretty much MIA until a new Guardian team was formed in 2008. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning formed the team using existing characters within the Earth-616 universe. The team is formed by Star-Lord, aka Peter Quill, a human/alien hybrid who sets out to take a proactive role in defending the universe from threats. He recruits fellow cosmic heroes Adam Warlock, an artificially created human with the superhuman strength, speed and the ability to fly and manipulate cosmic energy; Drax the Destroyer, a dead saxophonist resurrected and transformed into a superhuman warrior in order to destroy the evil Thanos; Gamora, the adopted daughter of Thanos; Groot, a giant tree creature with the power to manipulate trees and Rocket Raccoon, a...you guessed it...a raccoon who is an expert tactician and marksman with a knack for heavy weapons. Other members include the powerful Phyla-Vell, martial arts master Mantis and soon Iron Man himself, Tony Stark. The team also finds original member Vance Astro encased in ice (sound familiar?) who joins the team as "Major Victory" after finding and utilizing Captain America's shield. It is Vance who inspires the new team to take on the name "Guardians of the Galaxy".
Though the Guardians take on various cosmic villains, they are most known for taking on one of the biggest baddies of them all, Thanos. Arguably one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe and a major obstacle for the Guardians. So much so, they must recruit The Avengers to help them battle the Mad Titan.
So there you have it, a history of the Guardians of the Galaxy. I hope you took good notes, because we're just getting started. Be sure you're enrolled in Clevver U as we delve deeper into the individual characters that make up the Guardians team. Until then, I'm Professor Aja Dang saying class dismissed.
Glad you decided to watch. We'll have a Star-Lord one coming up soon.
When I had a buddy in high school trying to get me into comics, the Guardians (original 31st Century version) was the one he wouldn't shut up about. As such, I had an inside line on most of this. On the other hand, this new team seems to be dealing with business that was left over from previous schemes of Thanos.
i wished they could have done it with the original Guardians they were the true Marvel Heroes
its great to know more about the guardians of the galaxy, thanks clevver u
this and avengers 2 are going to be so good
There should be a movie based on the 1969 team in Phase 4
I want to know why Groot's fellow Flora colossus banished him and tortured him when he is their king? IF he is their king, then it would be okay to kill other Groot who is tormented servants or are they afraid of him ? Other Groots can reincarnation again like he did if they are killed so what is the big idea?
Best way to learn about this kinda stuff.
Very good history you even included Aleta!
Groot and drax are AMAZING!!!!!
In some countries they usually put the month first and the day second I can see how anyone could get confused.
Freaking awesome. Thanks for this i always wanted to know more about this group. I want to read the comic book before the movie comes out.
The way I see it is that the Guardians will approach the Avengers and ask for help in the end credits for their movie. But before the credits roll they might here of a attack by Thanos on somewhere/something/someone. Thats my theory, I'd like for people to reply with their ideas on how it will go down.
First thing I thought when I saw Rocket Racoon was: this....this....HES AWESOMEEEEE
yes lets see an avengers/guaridians movie, that would be sweet
It's a rare event. you'll notice people aren't talking once you walk in too.
Looking forward to this movie but I'm seriously doubting this ends up a huge hit with the masses.
thanks for the information!
stop saying it like "Thawnose"
i love you aja
yondu u are a awesome actor
Rocket Raccoon is in fact a raccoon, albeit a genetically altered one.
Bendis just blatantly ignored this fact in the recent comics.
NEVER DOUBT A RACCOON! -UMVC3
Geez that was a lot to learn for me lol
Need to study up on em
Drax and Silver surfer are the best guardians and are so powerful they can take down multiple army's at ones
I'm interested in how Rocket Raccoon and Groot are going to turn out
well the Avengers gotta deal with ultron before Thanos
3:28 nova's helmet!!
I hope they make a avengers and gardians of the galaxy team up in avengers 3 where they fight thanos
The original guardian of the galaxy
Original guardians sound better than the new bunch
ming out 2015 Thanos made an appearance at the end of avengers. Im guessing the avengers are not going to be able to take on thanos by themselves so they team up with GOTG and take him down. MAKES SENCE TO ME.
Something he picked up in the 31st Century...apparently, it was still around.
They forgot Kitty pryde,she was part of the guardians for a while and is dating Star Lord.
Also Sam Alexander's Nova
If he's from the 696 universe then he probably brought it back from that reality
oh thanks
i cant wait
Man, it is. It totally is.
3:09 basically marvel's superman LOL
Rocket Racroon?
Raccoons are epic!
Cpt.Americas sheild......wow
Chill...nothing we've seen so far suggests that they won't go for some angle on that original premise somewhere. They're not making these films JUST for you.
Dont forget Cosmo, the russian evol- space dog.
off topic: beauty and sexy girl ;) A true angel in human form.
Vance is basically space captain america
3:33 Rocket Racroon?
do rocket racoon or drax or groot or gamora
Silver Surfer is still around knowing about everything that is happening in the universe?
why does he find the captains shield?
they didn't mention cosmos!
why does that guy have captain america's shield?
No Quasar?
Rocket raccoon isn't really a raccoon ya dummies
magicaldeathmage He is a raccoon. He is an evolved animal. Several of the animals in Rocket's home-world "Halfworld" has evolved as well due to gene manipulation.
Rackroon.
hahahahaha!
Groot is the best !
Because the Guardians were based far in the future after captain america and the avengers
Thonos hu?
They shoulda put Adam Warlock in.
what about NOVA ??
What about nova?
please do drax
Just a guess GOTG is coming out 2014 and The Avengers is co
Thawnos
THAUGHNOSE
Guys, she's saying it right. Tha-nos. That's pronounced in Greek. A as in all, O as in open.
Silver surfer is the strongest of all the heroes but also the lamest.
yandu wait a minute as in the one who trained starlord in the movie?
Yep, _that_ Yandu...At least we know now what happened to the handsome devil, and why he's not a Guardian anymore.
You even said Raccoon wrong.
He's not a raccoon
You say Thonos I say Thanos... Who is right..
Aja DAAAAAAAANG :O
th-a-nos, not th-o-nos.
If you're using an American accent, yes. In the Greek pronunciation, she's saying it right.
Who doesn't know the guardians
Script much.
Thanos is pronouned Th-anne-ose just fyi :P
Th A nos, not Th AH nos. Like Thanatos. Too bad teleprompters can't include pronunciations.
She's a pretty girl, so all is forgiven.
This is gonna be lame.. First off there's a fuckin squirrel in there and second.. They are adding too much backstory and characters that only few people will understand. Most people who watch these movies never read the comics.
shes so cute
Thaanos? Wtf? It's thAnos
sadas
That girl's commentary was terrible. How she get that job?
Lame!!! I wouldn't watch this!
Thanks Miss!