Books in Rise of the Guardians series

In the infinite expanse of time and space, is there room for more than one group of Guardians of the Galaxy? You bet there is! Rocket, Groot and Drax are about to go on an adventure so big it will draw in counterparts from a thousand years away. Not just the Guardians 3000 you know and love but also...the Guardians 1000?! But who are these universal protectors from centuries ago? They're not the only newcomers on the scene, and the other arrivals are gearing up for something that can't mean anything good! The past is under attack, but is any time safe? Put your faith in the Guardians of three eras! Plus bonus tales featuring your favorite Guardians including Drax, Rocket, Groot and the Thing!COLLECTING: Guardians of Infinity 1-8 (A stories)

When Peter Quill abandons the Guardians to become Emperor of Spartax, Rocket grabs the reins as team leader - backed up by Drax, Venom, Groot, Kitty Pryde and brand-new Guardian Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! But what could put the team into the crosshairs of Emperor Quill? Meanwhile, Gamora makes her return - but will it be a welcome one after eight months away? Plus: Yotat the Destroyer is here - and he will have blood! Venom and Groot face Skrulls! Drax and Gamora take the fight to the Badoon! Angela makes her deadly return! And are you ready for Ben Grimm: Space Barbarian? But with Kitty taking on a certain "legendary" mantle, is the galaxy big enough for two Star-Lords? They're the galaxy's most wanted, but they'll still guard it all the same! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015) 1-10

Your favorite band of cosmic caperers star in adventures for all to enjoy! When the Milano crashlands near an orphanage, Star-Lord and Gamora discover just how much of a handful children can be! As the ship comes under attack from within, will anyone believe Groot's explanation? A trip to a farming planet turns deadly for Drax - but on another world, which Guardian will be welcomed as the chosen one? Things get animated when the Collector comes a-calling! An alien fungus gives Groot a monstrous growth spurt! And a blast from the past teaches Rocket a thing or two about family! They're the Guardians of the Galaxy -and they're an awesome bunch! COLLECTING: MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015A) 1-4 (A STORIES); MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015B) 3, 5, 9

Brace yourself for 2017's most cosmic movie with an awesome mix of stories new and old, hand-picked to whet the appetite for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! The comic-book adaptation of the first blockbuster will get you hooked on that Guardians feeling as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are thrown together for the first time for a royal rumble with Ronan! Then, new players enter the game in an infinitely entertaining prelude that sets the stage for the ragtag team's next adventure. Plus: Enjoy a classic pivotal chapter in the life of the enigmatic Mantis -the Marvel Cinematic Universe's next superstar-in-waiting! And more!COLLECTING: Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Prelude 1-2, Giant-Size Avengers 4, Guardians Of The Galaxy (1990) 1, Guardians Team-Up 1-2

When the Guardians are entrusted with an important but seemingly straight-forward delivery, nothing can go wrong, right? Right! Until everything starts going very wrong. Things might get a little more chaotic when the team meets the mysterious Mother Entropy: Who is she and what is her business with the Guardians? COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: MOTHER ENTROPY 1-5

The galaxy is bigger than ever in this giant-sized treasury edition - and this bunch is just the team to guard it! In the wake of two Annihilation events that rocked the Marvel Universe, Peter Quill, the Star-Lord, unites a ragtag group of misfits and loners to stand as its protectors. Among them, the deadly Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, fiery furball Rocket Raccoon and the tree that walks, Groot! Prepare to learn plenty about them - along with the space-faring Iron Man, who joins up as they renew their mission with a special focus on defending the Earth! Plus, join Rocket on the run when he becomes the galaxy's most wanted raccoon! It's a cosmic mix of action, adventure and fun! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) 0.1, 1; GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) 1; ROCKET RACCOON (2014) 1

While mourning the loss of his soul mate, Altair finds comfort in a beautiful stranger. Unbeknownst to him, he has fallen under the charming spell of an ancient entity. Vega uses her magic elixir to retrieve Deneb from the afterlife, but it is not without cost. While Deneb struggles to comprehend her new found powers, Vega studies the clues left behind at the scene of Altair's capture. Once they discover what is needed to break the spell consuming Altair, they travel across the world once more and dive to the depths to retrieve their weapon. The duo is catapulted through doorways of time, finding themselves in legendary tales where King Arthur, The Green Knight, and Djedi the Magician have attempted to slay the same creature through the centuries. Will time be on their side?