Guardians of the Galaxy #3
Three issues in and Guardians of the Galaxy is still looking to be shaping up into a big cosmic adventure with no apparent signs of stopping, and hey, they’re bringing Iron Man into it with them, why not.
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis | Artists: Steve McNiven, Sara Pichelli, John Dell, & Justin Ponsor
Cover: McNiven, Dell, & Ponsor | Publisher: Marvel
While this Marvel Now! rebranding of the Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t completely read and feel like classic Guardians stuff, that definitely doesn’t mean that it’s not good. The Marvel cosmos are naturally intriguing and exciting, so Bendis is totally exploiting on that fact or he knows what he’s doing, (probably a mix of both).
This issue certainly isn’t as Earth centric as the one previous, but they still do talk a lot about Earth and it’s place among the universe, which I personally find a great starting story for the start of a new series. This also includes the addition of Iron Man to the team. For new readers, it still gives them something to relate to, everyone knows who Iron Man is, and everyone knows Earth (I hope). So with at least those simple foundations it’s easier to grasp onto the rest of the universe, the many different species, and of course our team of Guardians.
We continue to explore Peter Quill and his relationship with his father and what exactly his father continues to do with the universal council. What’s interesting about having the scenes with the council is that beyond the mystery that they continue to provide and what they mean for the future of our heroes, they stand as a reminder to the infinite possibilities that can happen in the Marvel universe with so many powerful characters of different breeds, each cloaked in enigma that has yet to be fully (if ever) disclosed.
But what makes this issue really great is as the Guardians make for their escape, there’s a strong sense of team evoked from every panel that follows involving them. From facial expressions, to how they communicate with one another, it’s obvious how solid of a team they are and you don’t need friction among teammates to make for a cool team to read, the dynamic is still there, every one of them are so different but they all get along so well that they just kick ass doing it. Peter and Gamora’s expressions as they fight show it all.
Every issue so far feels like a small victory in a bigger battle that the Guardians will have to face, but it’s impossible to not fall in love with the team and cheer for them every step of the way. The fact that this all takes place in space is a very awesome bonus.
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis | Artists: Steve McNiven, Sara Pichelli, John Dell, & Justin Ponsor
Cover: McNiven, Dell, & Ponsor | Publisher: Marvel
While this Marvel Now! rebranding of the Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t completely read and feel like classic Guardians stuff, that definitely doesn’t mean that it’s not good. The Marvel cosmos are naturally intriguing and exciting, so Bendis is totally exploiting on that fact or he knows what he’s doing, (probably a mix of both).
This issue certainly isn’t as Earth centric as the one previous, but they still do talk a lot about Earth and it’s place among the universe, which I personally find a great starting story for the start of a new series. This also includes the addition of Iron Man to the team. For new readers, it still gives them something to relate to, everyone knows who Iron Man is, and everyone knows Earth (I hope). So with at least those simple foundations it’s easier to grasp onto the rest of the universe, the many different species, and of course our team of Guardians.
We continue to explore Peter Quill and his relationship with his father and what exactly his father continues to do with the universal council. What’s interesting about having the scenes with the council is that beyond the mystery that they continue to provide and what they mean for the future of our heroes, they stand as a reminder to the infinite possibilities that can happen in the Marvel universe with so many powerful characters of different breeds, each cloaked in enigma that has yet to be fully (if ever) disclosed.
But what makes this issue really great is as the Guardians make for their escape, there’s a strong sense of team evoked from every panel that follows involving them. From facial expressions, to how they communicate with one another, it’s obvious how solid of a team they are and you don’t need friction among teammates to make for a cool team to read, the dynamic is still there, every one of them are so different but they all get along so well that they just kick ass doing it. Peter and Gamora’s expressions as they fight show it all.
Every issue so far feels like a small victory in a bigger battle that the Guardians will have to face, but it’s impossible to not fall in love with the team and cheer for them every step of the way. The fact that this all takes place in space is a very awesome bonus.
A Look Inside
