Guardians of the Galaxy #1

Star-Lord stands front and center against a star-filled cosmos, blaster raised, with the full team assembled around him — Groot looming large on the left, Rocket Raccoon crouched below with guns at the ready, Iron Man surging forward in his gleaming red-and-gold armor, Gamora armed with a rifle, and Drax gripping his blades. Writer Brian Michael Bendis and cover artists Steve McNiven and John Dell launch this Marvel NOW! series with a lineup that feels both welcoming and genuinely thrilling. Whether you're a longtime cosmic Marvel fan or just curious about this ragtag crew, issue #1 is a confident, vibrant starting point.