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Guardians of the Galaxy #25 (2010 & 1992)               Comics Lot
It’s a Guardians of the Galaxy Issue #25 Double Feature with none other than Thanos… and Galactus!  Nuff Said!!!

Thanos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin, and first appeared in The Invincible Iron Man #55 (cover date February 1973). An Eternal–Deviant warlord from the moon Titan, Thanos is regarded as one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. He has clashed with many heroes including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Fantastic Four, the Eternals, and the X-Men.

Galactus (/ɡəˈlæktəs/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Formerly a mortal man, Galactus is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force, and serves a functional role in the upkeep of the primary Marvel continuity. Galactus was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in the comic book Fantastic Four #48, published in March 1966.

Guardians of the Galaxy are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Guardians first appear in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969). The initial roster consisted of Vance Astro, Martinex T’Naga, Captain Charlie-27, and Yondu Udonta.[1] Later members included Stakar Ogord, Aleta Ogord, and Nikki.

Guardians of the Issue #25 lot contains:Guardians of the Galaxy #25 (June 2010)
Writers: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Artist: Brad Walker
Inker: Andrew Hennessy
Colorist: Wil Quintana
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
Editors: Rachel Pinnelas, Bill Rosemann & Joe Quesada
Cover by: Alex Garner

Lead-In To The Thanos Imperative!He’s back…Thanos! How did he return? Why is he back? And what does the appearance of the galaxy’s #1 threat mean for our rag-tag band of universal protectors?

Story/Spoilers
In “Thanos Lives!”, Saturday, January 14th 3010, Starhawk has arrived to inform the Council of the Guardians of All Galaxies about the “Error” originating from the most troublesome time period: 2010 A.D.. The Council believes that the error had been accounted for, which could’ve been the Fault of Major Victory — as they have been warned by Kang the Conqueror about recurring threats, very often — therefore, all time and space are saved, but Starhawk insists that’s not true. He shows a debrief log from the original Guardians of the Galaxy made in 2010, which no one had seen in the archives last time around. The log depicts Star-Lord stating how Moondragon had told him that Magus is really alive. And so, the Guardians arrived on Sacrosanct, the Church homeworld, completely devastated. Then suddenly, Drax starts to develop a headache, feeling that Thanos, his long-sought obsession, is alive. He tries rationalizing that he tore his heart out. Next thing they know, there is a massive explosion, which the Guardians rush to investigate, before running into Gamora, Cosmo, Major Victory and Mantis. They rejoice at seeing each other, before Gamora tells Moondragon that Thanos killed Phyla-Vell. As she says this, Thanos, apparently driven by a feral rage, attacks them. While trying to contain him, Mantis telepathically inform Star-Lord that the Church had been trying to resurrect him for months or years but it seems that he didn’t want to be brought back, so he destroyed them all in retaliation. Moondragon, angry that Thanos took Phyla from her, is barely able to hold her own TK shields against him. The Guardians attempt to blast him with everything they’ve got, but he is completely unharmed, forcing them to run. Not even Groot could stop him. Drax insists on killing Thanos, but Gamora tells him that it’s impossible, as her Godblade broke on his skin. However, Drax refuses to accept that and tries to kill him all over again. While Bug and Jack Flag are dispatched to assist him, Star-Lord asks Mantis if she and the other telepaths can incapacitate Thanos, but he is informed that his mind is shielded. Therefore, Star-Lord walks up to Thanos to produce his last resort: the Cosmic Cube. Because he didn’t actually use it to kill Magus, he uses what energy is left to defeat Thanos. Laying defeated on the ground, Thanos finally speaks, “You… force me… to live again… for that.. e-everything d-dies…” before falling into a coma. Gamora, shocked that he had the cube all this time, insists that Star-Lord could’ve used it to become a god. As soon as Star-Lord finishes his debriefing, Starkhawk pauses the recording, asserting that Thanos is the Error. This can only mean that time is going to be chaotic. The only hope for the entire universe depends on Star-Lord’s Guardians. Back in 2010, the Guardians host a wake for Adam Warlock and Phyla on Knowhere. Star-Lord then sits with Rocket Raccoon to lament what they’ve lost. They then toast with ale bottles, asking what’s the worst that can happen.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: June 2010
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: 75960604106
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Guardians of the Galaxy #25 (June 1992)  
Writer: Jim Valentino
Artist: Jim Valentino
Inker: Steve Montano
Colorist: Evelyn Stein
Letterer: Ken Lopez
Editors: Craig Anderson & Tom DeFalco
Cover by: Jim Valentino & Hilary Barta

He Hungers!The story deals with Galactus, The Planet Eater! An unimaginably all powerful giant being who can turn all matter into pure energy… then back to matter again! Into anything; gold, platinum, silver… in infinite amounts! From the most common to the most exotic… even create the impossible!! Even his transport is bigger than most planets! With a door way through trillions of light years in an instant… is fighting even possible? All Resistance Futile!! Gnats. Enter… The Guardians of the Galaxy, the Silver Surfer, and Firelord as they attempt to stop Galactus.

Story/Spoilers
In issue # 25, “And Now…Galactus”, Silver Surfer recruits the Guardians to eliminate…Galactus! It’s the team’s most challenging battle yet, as the Guardians duke it out for the fate of future life. Will the all-powerful Surfer be the savior of alien-kind? The Surfer, now more powerful than ever before, emerges from a self-imposed exile to gather heroes to stop Galactus once again. After a long, difficult battle, a solution is found. The increased energies Surfer now wields is enough for Galactus to feed upon.

Features a Prestige Format Prismatic Foil Cardstock Cover by Jim Valentino & Hilary Barta! Awesome!!

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: June 1992
Format: FC, 48 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: None Stated
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Comics lot contains: Guardians of the Galaxy #25 (2 Issues) from Marvel Comics
Guardians of the Galaxy (June 2010) Issue #25.
Guardians of the Galaxy (June 1992) Issue #25.

Comics are bagged & double boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics are in Fine + to Very Fine condition.  Very Nice Lot!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Guardians of the Galaxy, Thanos, Galactus and/or Silver Surfer collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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