Duggan writes some really big, silly stuff into his script and Kuder doesn't shy away from it at all, proving that they're just the creative team to bring out the best in this ragtag group of intergalactic flarknards. Read Full Review

Is this a perfect issue? No. But, this issue has almost everything that you would want from a Guardians books. The team is back together again and while they fight and bicker among themselves like old times, there are a lot of changes that they will have to face among each other. This is a good read for while you are in line or waiting for the trailers when you go see the Guardians' movie this weekend. Read Full Review

Fans of the movie and the comics will definitely find something to enjoy in this new series. It jumps out of the gate with an exceptional first issue. You should be picking this one up for sure. Read Full Review

This issue combines Gerry Duggan's clever storytelling with hilarious humor. If you're a fan of the DEADPOOL series then ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1 is for you! Read Full Review

All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1 is kind of funny, kind of dark, and opens a whole of bag of mysteries about these characters that we've come to love in comics and movies. Also, artist Aaron Kuder makes the transition from lantern jawed superhero to "hazy cosmic jive" (Featuring talking raccoons and mechas) with style, grace, and a funky new inking style. Read Full Review

A strong first issue mostly because it captures the fun and adventure the film series does so well. The art is top notch, the new direction interesting, and you'll be along for the ride. Read Full Review

Marvel's relaunched Guardians comic isn't quite as different as its title would have you believe. In fact, it pushes the franchise in an even more movie-inspired direction. But it does offer plenty of fun featuring Star-Lord and the gang., as well as a terrific sense of visual style. For now, that's enough. Read Full Review

This issue keeps the Guardians in a movie-focused light, but offers a new and exciting storyline for everyone to enjoy. While things are pretty typical for the group as a whole, there are small aspects of the story that indicate something bigger is going on than we readers know about. It'll be interesting to see where this series goes, so keep reading! Read Full Review

An interesting choice by Marvel is that All-New Guardians of the Galaxy is going to be a twice-monthly series, so it remains to be seen how the different artists will shake up the tone and feel of the book going forward .For now, whilst it doesnt exactly bring anything new to the table that readers havent encountered before, the issuesuccessfully providesplenty of fun, engaging action that makesthe most out of the great character dynamics, setting up a larger mystery to come. Read Full Review

In essence there is nothing new about this team as the story focuses on the core 5 but Gerry Duggan has a strong grasp of the characters and their interactions. Read Full Review

Here's the good news: The Guardians are in good hands. While the full extent of the franchise stewardship from the Duggan and Kuder is yet to be fully realized, I have no worries. While there may be a kink or two getting the plot into gear, a clunky line of dialogue here and there in this first issue, that's to be expected. But the last panels" something is definitely afoot (no spoilers here!). Looks like we're starting our summer comics reading off with a real winner. Read Full Review

All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1 is a great start to a new series. Gerry Duggan showcased his strong understanding of the Guardians of the Galaxy by highlighting the team's strong dynamic. That dynamic is furthered by Aaron Kuder's energetic artwork that only helps to add to the must buy factor for any fan of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Read Full Review

While I came into this issuenot expecting much I was pleasantly surprised by what was delivered. I had afew issues with the art, it wasn't enough to lower my score for this book. Itwas a fun read full of humor and action and with the way that this book ended Ican't wait to see what Duggan has to offer us with this ongoing Guardians book. Read Full Review

Simply put, if you're a fan of the movies, you'll find All-New Guardians of the Galaxy fairly satisfying. Read Full Review

So, the question is this: does it want to be its own thing or does it want to be the movie? Unfortunately, it's too early to tell, but I think this series has a lot of room to grow. Read Full Review

This issue was a lot like "The Force Awakens" in that it mimicked something familiar and adored (MCU Guardians of the Galaxy) just like TFA mimicked "A New Hope". I wish it hadn't, but it's a successful blueprint to go off of. I think that mimic was the weakest part of an overall fantastic and enjoyable issue. I'm betting over time Duggan will make the series more obscure and whacky once he finishes establishing a solid jumping on point for new readers.

This is a good debut to the new Guardians series. Aaron Kuder's art really worked, and the script was clever. It's a scaled down line-up, but there are mysteries about how we reached this status quo in terms of characters. It's got a cool cosmic villain in the Grandmaster, and the Galactus spaceship was pretty damn awesome.

Feels good without Bendis writing.

I am not sure if it was the intention, but there was a very retro feel to this title. I would not have been surprised to see this as a team in an 80's cartoon. The team tries to keep the group fresh with new looks that seem very fitting, and adjustments to the character traits. Drax is now a pacifist with a zen feel while Starlord has become less the immature rogue to be a together leader with confidence. Groot is mysteriously (until the last pages) stuck in his miniature form. While Rocket and Gamora are less noticeable, they are changed from their time on Earth. The art and Grandmaster story gives the adventure a fantastic voyage style. I think the creative team is up to the challenge of making this a memorable run of the Guardians.

Dark Times are over!!! Bendis out!!! And it can been seen, Duggan writes it much more Quicker and it good. But there are many things that aren't bad per se, but are really forced for the Movie. And Baby Groot is the least of problems. Grandmaster wants to collect things, even as it isn't his stick. It's good, but not great.

Bought this on a whim. Fun and funny, worth 4 bucks.

Finally a #1 that Is well done

Fun, as always.
edit: so I just saw the movie, and this comic very much has a similar tone. I wonder if they got to see a pre-screening or something!

The Guardians are doing teeth-clenched teamwork and getting caught up in a Grandmaster/Collector dispute; not a healthy place to be. Even though the Guardians have only been out of publication for a half an eyeblink, Gerry Duggan throws a lot of twists into the team. Gamora's made a creepy deal with the Grandmaster, Groot got baby-fied, and Drax is a pacifist now. Also Peter stole the Milano out of the MCU. The author's clever heist plotting, solid ear for dialogue, and strong characterization suggest he'll have no trouble cashing all (or most of) the checks he's writing. Though I can tell Aaron Kuder's art is going to be an acquired taste, I think I'm already well on the way to acquiring it.

Great start. Duggan using some points from the movies to bring you in (not my favorite) before adding some of his zany sauce plus add Kuder's beautiful art and you got a promising story.

Okay, I had very low expectations for this title. I haven't been a big fan of Duggan's writing, or the Guardians in general. This issue is strong, though. It sets up some interesting character stuff, and gets the Guardians into a mess. I'm tempted to stick around to see where this goes.