Marvel Age #88

Marvel Age #88 delivers a stellar preview of the Guardians of the Galaxy, with cover art by Jim Valentino (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks) showcasing the team assembled against a star-filled cosmic backdrop — a long-haired blonde woman in yellow, a towering blue figure, a character with a fiery energy effect, an armored warrior, and a looming large-headed alien figure dominating the upper right. As Marvel's official fan magazine in 1990, this issue gives readers an inside look at the upcoming space-faring team before they launch into their own series. A "Win a Free Dinner" contest featuring creators like Todd McFarlane and Jim Valentino himself makes this a genuinely fun time capsule of Marvel's early-'90s promotional energy.