The Guardians of the Galaxy are a superhero team that has starred in the comic book series of the same name, published by Marvel Comics. The original team, based in an alternate universe within the Marvel Comics continuity, debuted in the comic book Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969). Another team, this time based in the mainstream Marvel Universe, debuted in the comic Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 2) #1 (May 2008).
Original team These are the members of the original, Earth-691 Guardians of the Galaxy team.
CharacterReal NameJoined inNotesYonduYondu UdontaMarvel Super-Heroes #18 (1969)CentaurianMajor VictoryVance AstroHuman from the 20th CenturyMartinexMartinex T'NagaPluvianCharlie-27JovianStarhawkStakar OgordDefenders #29 (1975)ArcturianNikkiNicholette GoldMarvel Presents #4 (1976)MercurianAleta OgordGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 1 Annual #1 (1991)ArcturianReplicaGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 1 #14 (1991)SkrullTalonGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 1 #20 (1992)InhumanYellowjacketRita DeMaraGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 1 #34 (1993)Human from the 20th CenturyGeena DrakeGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 #14 (2014)Human from the 31st Century
Galactic Guardians CharacterReal NameJoined inNotesMartinexMartinex T'NagaGuardians of the Galaxy Annual #2 (1992)Team LeaderHollywoodSimon WilliamsMainframeReplicaFirelordPyreus KrilPhoenixGiraudSpirit of VengeanceWileaydus Autolycus
Modern team These are the members of the mainstream Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy team. They are separated by the period when they joined. Characters in bold are members of the team as of the present time. Characters listed are set in the Earth-616 continuity except when noted.
CharacterReal NameJoined inNotes Star-Lord Peter Jason QuillGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (2008) Team leader Gamora Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan Drax the Destroyer Arthur Sampson Douglas Dies in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 5 Annual #1 Rocket Raccoon Adam Warlock Phyla-Vell Changed name to Martyr in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #12 (May 2009). An alternate reality counterpart joins in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 5 #1 as Captain Marvel. Groot Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #7 (2009) Appeared as a sapling beginning in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (July 2008); joined active team after fully regrowing. Mantis Brandt, first name unknown Served as an advisor beginning in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (July 2008) before becoming an active member. Major Victory Vance Astro Also member of the alternate reality Guardians of the Galaxy team. Bug Jack Flag Jack Harrison Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #9 (2009) Moondragon Heather DouglasGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #12 (2009)Resurrected by Drax and Phyla-Vell. An alternate reality counterpart joins in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 5 #1. Cosmo the Spacedog Cosmo Assisted the team beginning in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (July 2008) before officially joining team.
All New All Different Marvel CharacterReal NameJoined inNotes Agent Venom Eugene "Flash" Thompson Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 #14 (2014)Kitty PrydeKatherine Anne PrydeGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 #26 (2015)Decided to stay in space in Legendary Star-Lord vol. 1 #8 (March 2015). Started travelling with the Guardians in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 #26 (June 2015). Officially joined the team in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 4 #1 (December 2015). Took the Star-Lord codename from Peter Quill. Thing Benjamin Jacob Grimm Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 4 #1 (2015) Ant-Man Scott Lang All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #12 (2017) Beta Ray BillGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 5 #1 (2019) Cosmic Ghost Rider Frank Castle A Frank Castle from an alternate reality.
Dark Guardians CharacterReal NameJoined inNotes Starfox Eros of TitanGuardians of the Galaxy vol. 5 #2 (2019)Leader of the teamNebulaCurrent member of the Guardians of the Galaxy Gladiator Kallark Wraith Zak-Del Cosmic Ghost Rider Frank Castle A Frank Castle from an alternate reality.
Fresh Start CharacterReal NameJoined inNotes Nova Richard Rider Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 6 #1 (2020) Member of the Nova Corps. Marvel Boy Noh-Varr A Kree hero and former member of the Young Avengers. Hercules Olympian God Super-Skrull Kl'rt Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 6 #12 (2021) Quasar Wendell Vaughn Both of them share the powers. Quasar Avril Kincaid Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 6 #13 (2021) Hulkling Theodore "Teddy" Altman-Kaplan/Emperor Dorrek VIII Member of the Young Avengers. Wiccan William "Billy" Kaplan-Altman Doctor Doom Victor von Doom Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 6 #14 (2021)
Marvel Cinematic Universe A version of the Guardians of the Galaxy exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Characters listed in bold are members of the team as of the present Initial membersCharacterPortrayed byJoined inNotesPeter Quill / Star-LordChris PrattGuardians of the Galaxy (2014)Left the team to reunite with his family on earth.GamoraZoe SaldañaKilled by Thanos. Alternate past variant left to rejoin the Ravagers.Drax the DestroyerDave BautistaLeft the team to run Knowhere with Nebula.Groot IVin DieselSacrificed himself to save the rest of the Guardians.RocketBradley CooperBecame the leader of the new generation.Groot II Vin DieselOffspring of the original Groot.Yondu UdontaMichael RookerGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Sacrificed himself to save Peter Quill.MantisPom KlementieffLeft to go on a journey of self-discovery.NebulaKaren GillanLeft the Guardians to run Knowhere with Drax.Newer membersThorChris HemsworthAvengers: Endgame (2019)Left the Guardians to stop Gorr.Kraglin ObfonteriSean GunnThor: Love and Thunder (2022) Remains as one of the four returnees, the other two being Rocket and Groot.CosmoMaria BakalovaThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)Adam WarlockWill PoulterGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)New recruits for the team's latest iteration.PhylaKai ZenBlurpDee Bradley BakerAdam Warlock's pet.
Ravagers Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) also features a version of the original team, known as the Ravagers. CharacterPortrayed byFirst appearanceNotes Stakar Ogord Sylvester Stallone Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Aleta Ogord Michelle Yeoh Martinex Michael Rosenbaum Charlie-27 Ving Rhames Mainframe Miley Cyrus (voice) Tara Strong (voice) Krugarr Jared Gore (motion capture)Yondu Udonta Michael Rooker Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Sacrificed himself to save Peter Quill.Gamora (2014 variant) Zoe Saldaña Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3A variant from an alternate 2014.
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