This article focuses on getting the know the characters for the new Marvel movie “Guardians of the Galaxy”.



Origins of Guardians of the Galaxy

Original published in 1969 by Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy took place in another Universe, although sometimes tying in with other stories in later publishings. It was only recently in 2008 that they were recreated and added to the current Marvel Universe. In fact, many characters in Guardians of the Galaxy regularly interact with other Marvel Characters.



Who Are The Guardians?

Star-Lord/Chris Pratt

Captain of the Guardians of the Galaxy,Peter Quill is the self proclaimed Star-Lord.

First appearance: Marvel Preview #4 (’76)

Created by: Steve Englehart & Steve Gan

Bradley Cooper/Rocket Raccoon

A one of a kind supposed experiment gone wrong.

First appearance: Marvel Preview #7 (’76)

Created by: Bill Mantlo Keith Giffen

Groot/Vin Diesel

An alien-tree being, recreated as a bodyguard for Rocket.

First appearance: Tales to Astonish #13 (’60)

Created by: Stan Lee Jack Kirby Dick Ayers

Gamora/Zoe Saldana

Daughter Thanos, Gamora prefers good with Guardian of the Galaxy.

First appearance: Strange Tales #180 (’75)

Created by: Jim Starlin

Drax the Destroyer/Dave Bautista

Drax the Destroyer is a powerful being set on revenge on Thanos.

First appearance: Iron Man #55 (’73)

Created by: Mike Friedrich Jim Starlin

Who else can we expect?

Well, it looks like we may or may not see Thanos, but he surrounds the characters in the story. Also, we will get to see many members of the Nova Force, and some interesting casting such as John C. Reilly (Nova Corps) and Benicio Del Toro (The Collector).

Directed and Written by James Gunn

An interesting choice for a super hero movie. But as I have said before it seems Marvel is pushing their movies into the direction of their comic books, giving original writers a chance to shine with known properties. Such as Joss Whedon and the Avengers, or Josh Trank and the Fantastic Four.

James Gunn has a chance for many sequels if done right. And with his success with recreating characters (Scooby-Doo, Dawn of the Dead), it may be a strong possibility. Given his recreating background, and his strong since of humor (Movie 43, Troma Films) he may actually be the perfect person for this playful space heroes films.

Some extra thoughts:

I am surprised that this movie seems to be going with such a playful are silly nature, since it looked like Ant-Man was going to play that role. The styling will most likely be unique to previous Marvel movies, looking like an 80’s movie made in the present. I believe this is a way for Marvel to test other genres and boundaries, without going to far from what works. Could the super hero movie of the year be from a less known title?



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