Marvel Super-Heroes #18

Marvel · 1969

WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY

First appearance of the original Guardians of the Galaxy.

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ISSUE GUIDE

Why this comic matters

The story brings Guardians of the Galaxy into a new conflict or turning point while introducing the character, team or concept identified in the key milestone above. The adventure establishes the newcomer’s role, abilities or relationship to the existing cast without revealing the later consequences.

KEY FACTS

Key issue facts

PublisherMarvel

Publication year1969

Key classificationMajor Key

CharactersGuardians of the Galaxy

COLLECTOR CONTEXT

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.

CHARACTERS

Characters connected to this issue

CHARACTER GUIDEGuardians of the GalaxyExplore character →

MOVIE CONNECTIONS

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.