Source: comicvine.gamespot.com
1. Somebody’s Got to Do It
Writers: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Artist: Paul Pelletier
One of the things that becomes most apparent when doing these rundowns is how important a first issue is. Hitting the ground running can be a great way to launch a book. Hell, it worked for Nova, and it still works here – just not quite as much.
The one criticism I have of the first issue is that readers who haven’t read Annihilation: Conquest are pretty much lost. Now, I did, so I'm on board. But it’s very much a sequel to that event, and it needs that context.
On the good side: pretty much everything else. The issue focuses on the Guardians' first mission, which involves dealing with a threat posed by the Church of Truth, who worship Adam Warlock. The field team for this issue includes Star Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket, Adam Warlock, and Quasar; with Mantis, Cosmo, and Groot back at base. It rules really hard, and it’s incredibly fun.
And marketing the Guardians as the pro-active cosmic team is a great way to handle things. The device of using the debrief logs like OTF interviews for a reality show is smart, and it helps introduce the reader to the vast array of characters.
