Major Key
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (2008)
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
First issue of the modern team series that inspired the film roster.
Why this comic matters
Several characters are pulled into the same escalating problem and discover that working together changes the balance of the conflict. The story establishes or reshapes the team dynamic, giving the new line-up an immediate reason to test its personalities and powers together.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year2008
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersGuardians of the Galaxy
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Guardians of the Galaxy. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
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