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The Guardians of the Galaxy are a Fictional Superhero team active in the 31st Century in an alternate timeline that is a version of the Marvel Universe . The Guardians first appear in '' Marvel Super Heroes '' vol. 1. #18 (Jan. 1969). The original members of the team are:
Each is apparently the last of their kind and are forced to unite as a team against the actions of the Badoon , an alien race which attempts to conquer Earth's solar system. During the course of the war against the Badoon, the team recruit two more members - Starhawk and ''' Nikki ''' - and travel back in time and encounter several of the heroes of 20th century Earth, including Captain America and the Thing ''Marvel Two-In-One'' vol. 1, #4 -5 and the Defenders . ''Defenders'' Giant Size #5 + '' Defenders'' vol. 1, #26 - 29 The Guardians eventually defeat the Badoon, but soon find themselves facing a new foe called Korvac , who was in fact a creation of the Badoon. After teaming with the Thunder God Thor to defeat Korvac in the 31st century, ''Thor'' Annual #6 the Guardians then follow Korvac to 20th century Earth, where together with the Avengers they fight a final, massive battle. ''Avengers'' vol. 1, #167 - 177 The grateful Avengers make the Guardians honorary Avengers. ''Avengers'' vol. 1, #181 Soon after returning to the 31st century Vance Astro decides to stop himself from becoming an astronaut by meeting his previous self. The feedback caused by Astro meeting himself results in the Guardians' timeline separating from the main timeline. The Vance Astrovik from 20th century Earth then goes on to join the New Warriors as Marvel Boy ''Thor'' vol. 1, #411 and later the Avengers as Justice. ''Avengers'' vol. 3, #4 In the 1990's the Guardians had a self-titled comic that ran for 62 issues. The title's sales dropped with the departure of writer/artist Jim Valentino and was eventually cancelled. As the events of the series are set in the future and have never been referenced since, it is uncertain as to whether it is regarded as canon. ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 1, #1 - 62 In 2005, Marvel Comics designated the 31st century Earth occupied by the Guardians (and the hero Killraven ) as Earth-691. ''Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes'' (2005) ALTERNATE VERSION During the events of '' Avengers Forever '' it is revealed that in an alternate future the Avengers become an army and conquer the galaxy, with the Guardians of the Galaxy acting as resistance fighters. ''Avengers Forever'' #1 - 12 (1998 - 1999) REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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