Who is Nebula? What tragic events forged her unbreakable allegiance to her dark lord? And how does Korath the Pursuer fit in? Then, as Gamora begins her quest for the Orb, see firsthand why she is considered the most dangerous woman in the universe! Plus, relive the Guardians' individual debuts as Gamora and Star-Lord burst on to the scene, Drax and Iron Man take on Thanos, Rocket Raccoon meets the Hulk...and Groot tries to enslave the earth!



COLLECTING: MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY PRELUDE 1-2, MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY INFINITE COMIC 1, IRON MAN (1968) 55, STRANGE TALES (1951) 181, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 271; material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) 13, MARVEL PREVIEW 4; Handbook profiles