All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #5

If you have to pick up one Marvel book this week, make it this one. Read Full Review

Evolving the tone of the film franchise in ways only creators at the peak of their craft can, Duggan and Samnee tell a story that will be difficult to top in any medium. Read Full Review

If the Guardians of the Galaxy have to ape their counterparts on the big screen, then it would be a great consolation prize if their ongoing adventures were always this good. Read Full Review

The spirit of Star-Lord is very chill and infectious. Read Full Review

Spock's Brain

Sep 11, 2017

This is a really fun and, in the end, a really moving book. This series has been a very pleasant surprise for me, really capturing the charm of our heroes, in this case Star-Lord. His connection to music is explored in a really great way here. Add in super special guest pencils from Chris Samnee, and this one is spectacular.

Tior

Nov 03, 2017

Star Lord and beautiful art by Samnee what else can I say? This short story holds up well and it´s funny. Now we know how far is Star lord capable go when he lose his precious cassette.

ModestMoonMan

Aug 03, 2017

Every now and then it's good to have a bit of a breather. Issue #5 is more of a one-shot story that fits nicely between the main story arc currently being told. It focuses on Peter Quills love of Earth music, and his preference of physical analog over digital media. An interesting concept for a comic book, but it works here. Especially with how he can "time-travel" to find and record the exact song he's looking for.

CrazyforRAMU

Jan 15, 2018

Peter Quill gets his music by chasing down lightspeed Earth broadcasts and recording them on cassette. There's this guy on Reddit, hates everything that's happened to Star-Lord since Abnett & Lanning killed him. *Really* hates MCU synergy. He's way past reason and logic; his instinctive antipathy makes him incapable of liking any current Guardians comic. Don't be like Reddit Guy. In this issue Gerry Duggan proves that, like Chip Zdarsky, he can absolutely make "Chris Pratt-edition Star-Lord" work. Is this Star-Lord less grizzled than the DnA version? Sure. But he's also got heart and sensitivity in a way that DnA's Frowny-Face McGee didn't. Add in some misplaced (i.e. clashing with Mr. Kuder's work) but undeniably gorgeous Chris Samnee art and you've got a real best-case scenario for a filler issue. It's not plot essential, you could skip it if you had to, but it's so wonderfully heartwarming that you'll be glad you didn't. more

Rick Jonez

Jul 09, 2017

So much praise is so surprising. I found this so BORING. Pointless cover gag and not that very pleased with the inside art either. And the science descript challengable. Plus the interruption in the main mission and the dire subplots near dealbreaker. Quill's movie copycat charm saved it a passing grade.