A review by taliaissmart
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Prelude by Wellinton Alves, Brian Michael Bendis, Dan Abnett, Daniel Mikah Govar, Steve McNiven, Jim Starlin, Andy Lanning, Mike Friedrich, Jack Kirby, Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema

3.0

Sort of a mixed bag! The Guardians Prelude issues are effective teasers for the movie, giving some insight into Nebula and Gamora’s relationship and Groot and Rocket’s attitudes. This volume also compiles the introductory issues that present each Guardian, dating from the 1950s and 60s. While these issues are interesting from a historical standpoint (especially getting to see Tony pull up his mesh stockings), the writing is incredibly heavy on exposition. Comics have come SO far in terms of storytelling technique. The final issue of the volume is (a recently written edition of) Peter Quill’s origin story.