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Discover how the lineups of the Guardians of the Galaxy have varied, throughout five decades of existence at Marvel
Although the adventures of Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot have become very popular since 2014, the lineups of the Guardians of the Galaxy has been present at the marvel universe since 1969.
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Although in the early years they only made appearances as guests in series such as Thor, The Avengers and The Defendersamong others, it was from the decade of the 90s when they had more prominence in their own series.
Throughout its history, the Guardians of the Galaxy have had several formations, the one presented in 2008 being the one that has achieved the most popularity, thanks to the big screen.
original lineup
Vance Astro from Earth, T’Naga from Pluto, Charlie-27 from Jupiter, and Yondu
This lineup made its appearance in Marvel Super Heroes #18published in the month of January 1969. The characteristic that united these characters was that they were the last of their respective species, and they had to join forces to face the Badoon.
The adventures of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team take place on Earth – 691. Between the years 1992 to 1996, Guardians of the Galaxy was a series that lasted for more than 60 publications.
2008 realignment
Star-Lord, Adam Warlock, Drax, Quasar, Gamora, Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon
The artists Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning they set out to return to the Guardians of the Galaxy to circulation, where star-lord recruit a select group to face the invasion of the Kree.
This Guardians lineup is set on Earth – 616, and has been bolstered with other characters like the Agent Venom, Nova, Angela, Moondragon and Hombre de Hierro.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Groot and Rocket Raccoon (2014 Lineup)
In 2014 Marvel Studios led to the Guardians of the Galaxy to the big screen, based on the formation of the year 2008. star-lord is the subject of a ruthless bounty hunter after stealing a mysterious sphere coveted by Ronan.
Peter Quill is forced to strike an awkward truce with a quartet of zany misfits: Rocket, Groot, Gamora and Drax. But when Quill discover the true power of the sphere, he must do everything possible to defeat his outlandish rivals in a desperate attempt to save the fate of the galaxy.
Over time the team was joined by Nebula, Mantis, Kraglin and Cosmo, and recently Adam Warlock.
Marvel Fresh Start
Groot, Moondragon, Nova, Silver Surfer, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Adam Warlock, Beta Ray Bill, Darkhawk, Phyla-Vell, and Gladiator
The craziest band of heroes in the galaxy is back The House of Ideas with new verve, in a fresh restart. Now the fate of the team rests in the hands of writer Donny Cates, author of Thanos Wins.
Led by star lord, the team came to Marvel Fresh Start integrated to Groot, Moondragon, Nova, Silver Surfer, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Adam Warlock, Beta Ray Bill, Darkhawk, Phyla-Vell and gladiator, in what one of the powerful lineups of the Guardians of the Galaxy that will give strength to one of the most peculiar teams.
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Source: Marvel