Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection #1

Plot

Collects Marvel Super Heroes (1967-1982 1st Series) #18, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #4-5, Giant Size Defenders (1974) #5, The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #26-29, Marvel Presents (1975-1977 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual #6.

Cover by Al Milgrom. Back Cover by John Romita, Sr.

A classic collection of rare stories featuring the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Welcome to the 31st century! A thousand years from now, Vance Astro, Yondu, Martinex and Charlie-27 - the original Guardians of the Galaxy - rise to retake the Solar System from reptilian raiders! But they need a little help from the greatest heroes of the present day...and soon Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and more will join the Guardians in the future's greatest war! Then, as the Guardians help society rebuild, threats arise from two worlds: one of them living, the other gone mad! The Guardians meet the flame-haired Nikki and the mysterious, all-knowing Starhawk, and the team will face a baptism of fire! Plus: Thor lends a hand against the all-powerful man-machine called Korvac!