1969 incarnation
The original Guardians of the Galaxy are a fictional superhero team that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Guardians first appear in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969). The members for this team comprise of Major Vance Astro, Charlie-27, Martinex TNaga, Yondu Udonta, Starhawk, Nicholette Gold, Aleta Ogord, Firelord, Replica, Talon and Yellowjacket. Yondu is the only original member to appear in the feature film, depicted as the adoptive father and mentor to Peter Quill.
2008 incarnation
The Guardians of the Galaxy are a fictional spacefaring superhero team that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning formed the team from existing and previously unrelated characters created by a variety of writers and artists, with an initial roster of Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, and Groot. Temporary members include Mantis, Major Victory, Bug, Jack Flag, Cosmo the Spacedog and Moondragon.
The modern Guardians team is the second to operate under the name, following the original team created by Arnold Drake and Gene Colan in 1969. These Guardians first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 2) #1 (May 2008). A feature film based on the current team has just been released.
