Source: comicvine.gamespot.com

5. Together

Writers: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Artists: Sean Chen and Brian Denham

Well, okay, no. He's not dead.

We learn pretty quickly that Ko has only been deputized. Her job is to protect Rich while the suit heals him and he returns to full health. As he rests, she brings him to an outpost, only to find that the Phalanx have teleported in after him. And Gamora’s with them.

While Ko battles the Phalanx ground troops, Gamora gets to Richard. Motivated by her love for him, she infects him with the Phalanx virus. So, he's back up and running, but he's playing for the other side.

This issue is way better than the last one. Ko is a fun character, and we get a great view of her world in such a quick time frame. And when Gamora starts killing everyone, it’s legitimately upsetting.

Again, I haven't read these books in over a decade, and my memory isn't great. But I really hope that Ko sticks around. She's fun, and a total badass. Especially in the opening scene of this issue.