The combined narrative and artistic efforts create an issue necessary for reading twice to unpack the plot and unravel the imagery. Wherever this creative team takes these galactic heroes next will be worthy of their modern mythology status. Read Full Review

A fun read, but I'd really like to see Gamora brought into the story, which I think could well happen in next month's issue. Given how this one ended. Read Full Review

The stars aligned for this book to exist, at this time, with these creators, and it would be a mistake to not be reading every issue as it comes out. With only two issues, I can't urge you enough to get in on the ground floor of what could become one of the definitive Guardians Of The Galaxy runs. Join me next month when Gamora and Drax join the fun! Read Full Review

It’s early days in Ewings run but it already looks set to be an incredible run. Clever storytelling techniques from not just Ewing but Cabal and Blee set this above other runs on Guardians. The best comics have a creative team firing on all cylinders, this one has them collaborating so closely the final product is nothing short of genius. The galaxy is sure to remain safe, it’s our heroes I’m more worried about. Read Full Review

Though edged with a dark undercurrent Guardians of the Galaxy #2 is another solid entry for the new Guardians. Read Full Review

Ewing's new status quo for his Guardians run is keeping a consistently fun franchise on track. If there were ever a good time for a fan of the movies to treat themselves to more antics from these misfits, that time would be now and this book would be it. Read Full Review

Cabal brings some impressive and immersive visuals into this issue. The action is intense and beautifully rendered and the final panels are an emotional gut punch. Read Full Review

Ewing uses GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #2 to pack a huge punch. This issue is straight-up wild! You'll read it and afterward genuinely feel blown away by the events that transpired. And if nonstop action isn't entirely your thing, Ewing introduces some pretty creepy elements as well surrounding Hephaestus and his Automatons, which seem ripped right from a horror flick. Read Full Review

"Guardians of the Galaxy" #2 gives an incredibly exciting ride that builds upon the bold foundations set in the first issue. Read Full Review

Guardians of the Galaxy #2 wraps up a quick story arc. In those two issues it delivers a rollercoaster ride of a story. There's some shocking moments and a true feeling of desperation throughout. It captures that underdog essence that makes Guardians of the Galaxy a great team and series. Read Full Review

Every character has a clear set of motives and conflicts, and they have been introduced with a seemingly endless set of future directions available after only two issues. That's quite the accomplishment when relaunching a franchise that's been thoroughly overcooked. Read Full Review

This is a really great comic, all around. I'll just choose a random part of it to compliment... The subtle character work with Phyla-Vell and Moondragon. Their private mindspace is constructed from the moment Phyla-Vell proposed to Moondragon. This is never explicitly stated, but we can see that Phyla has a ring box. I thought that was neat.

Prelude:
Ewing started GotG off perfectly last issue. Let's see if he can do it again here.

The Good:
Love Peter in this issue. Feels like Abnett Star-Lord, less MCU Star-Lord.

I love the Olympians in this issue.

Really liked Heather and Phyla-Vell's moment.

That ending was great.

Loved Cabal's art. Works so well.

The Bad:
Nothing.

Conclusion:
Ewing, you've done it again.

Bought both #1 and #2 so gonna post the same review. This is a stellar book. As others point out it's bombastic and not decompressed at all, good art, good action, good thrills!

-The pacing is fast, but there isnt a drop in quality due to it
-Art for the athena sequence was lively, full of color, felt cosmic
-damn what an ending

Excellent, excellent! The issue never lets up and is full of good action, good art and good character beats. The ending is a shocker so early on for the series but bodes very well for what comes. Great read!

How great is it to read a series that doesn't feel decompressed at all. So much has happened in the past 2 issues that other writers would have taken a dozen to stretch out. The plot is also very fun and unique, I love how everyone is written and the fun action that takes place. The twist at the end is obviously bait, but I'm still intrigued to see the resolution. The art is also amazing, this is shaping up to be a great run.

Greatly enjoyed the second issue compared to the first. It made me add it to my pull list right away as I was hesitant after issue 1. The pace of Ewing's ideas are a great. Add Cabal's art and designs with Blee colors and it was fantastic to look at.

The Guardians defeat Olympus and rescue Hercules, but the "victory" comes at a fearsome cost. It's an epic story -- it feels, in a good way, like the creators are striving to bring a "Dawn of X" level of import to the Guardians -- but the polish necessary for all-time greatness is lacking. It's still a hell of a good comic and a very enjoyable read, though.

Aw man.

Savage ending, really enjoyable read. I'm hooked in now

" I do cheating. "
- STAR-LORD

'- You understand that nobody's coming to save you, don't you, Peter?
-Yeah, I've understood that my whole life.'
Way to go, Peter.

A Lot is going on here but somehow its not confusing and pretty enjoyable. I dont care for a Rocket but still felt like the last page was deserved. Art is great this issue exciting to look at with notable precision. Hercules is a little corny for me and the antagonists still dont feel deep. Noh has the most potential in my eyes and I am really excited to see Ewing write him. Still not fully grabbed in by this series but this issue would keep anyone reading.