Guardians of the Galaxy: Earth Shall Overcome

In this single-issue Marvel comic from 2009, writer Steve Gerber and artist Sal Buscema present a self-contained Guardians of the Galaxy story that explores a unique alternate-history premise. The tale reimagines the classic team's origins, offering a fresh take on their fight against cosmic threats with a distinctly Earth-bound twist. As a standalone one-shot, it stands as a compact, creative addition to the Guardians' vast mythos, showcasing Gerber's offbeat storytelling and Buscema's dynamic artwork in a tight, memorable package.