All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #7

A great one to start on if you haven't followed the series, and definitely makes you want to backtrack--which I am about to do. Read Full Review

Duggan continues to deliver the GOTG book we've been desperate for the past couple years. Every laugh is earned, every progression is significant, the team is strong as ever. There's a real chemistry here that Marvel can't afford to lose. Smallwood's art is a triumph. Read Full Review

So while the reason for Drax's current pacifism in All-New Guardians of the Galaxy may be a little guessable, it doesn't take away from the powerful way in which this reason would have its effect. And the emotion of the reveal still packs a punch. Read Full Review

The newest installment of "All-New Guardians of the Galaxy" offers readers a deeper look into the tortured mind of Drax the Destroyer. Read Full Review

The art has a very sandy texture, perhaps not my favorite but for this particular story it works. Read Full Review

samizrozami

Mar 29, 2025

Flawless

Busterhasviews

Aug 03, 2017

nice, simple story that adds to the character of Drax. enjoyed it.

ModestMoonMan

Aug 06, 2017

We finally learn the reason for Drax's recent bout of pacifism. It's emotional and heartbreaking, and should deepen his own personal story going forward. This issue was also a good inner look at Darx and Gamora friendship and respect for one another.

CrazyforRAMU

Feb 12, 2018

Gamora listens to the story behind Drax's pacifism. It's an episode in which Drax is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. While you might find this particular straw a little light for breaking the Destroyer's back, I think you'll probably agree the man's reaction - "no violence forevermore" - is *very* Drax. The strong script is further enhanced by a flawless visual performance from Greg Smallwood. While the layouts are pretty simple, the anatomy and facial work are as good as - if not better than - Mr. Smallwood's recent tour de force performance in Moon Knight.

Kalaoui

Aug 03, 2017

Nice story with beautiful art but just a bit short.

Spock's Brain

Nov 01, 2017

This is a pretty straight up tale of how Drax turned pacifist, and it's a perfectly fine story. But Greg Smallwood's art elevates this book. His star has been on the rise since his run on "Moon Knight" with Jeff Lemire, and he is one of the finest artists working today. So, good story, great art. Pick this up.

Rick Jonez

Aug 03, 2017

Sure they tried to tie it interestingly into the Infinity Stone plotline but this read merely an average filler story. :( And only 7 issues in. :( Three members absent. :( Drax's destroyer M.O. is simplified to rationalize his current pacifism after a forced and questionable motivating adventure. :(

RustonLF

Oct 13, 2017

Every other issue the series takes time to focus on one of the teammates of the Guardians. In this issue we get background on Drax and why he has become a pacifist. The tail is pretty much what you would expect with Drax learning that violence is not always the answer and can sometimes make things worse. While the whole thing plays out in a way to familiar way, it does work for me. Drax is a man who only thinks in violence. He does not think up strategic ways to solve a situation or what is the best course of action. His answer is always to punch the problem away. Having learn such an obvious lesson does not seem out of place for someone in that mindset. Having him take that from one extreme to the other seems like the only answer he could possibly reach. If violence is bad I can never use violence seems like a logical conclusion for him when that gray moral area does not exist. The art is good, but after previous issues I had trouble really getting into it. This is an issue I was not sure was necessary, but I am sure needed to be done to get it out of the way. If the story of why Drax is the way he is now is something we could have guessed, did we need to tell it? Did it need an entire issue to explain? My feeling was no. This is a fine issue, but one you can skip if you do not feel you need the answer. more