GUARDIANS OF GALAXY HC VOL 04 Brian Michael Bendis and David

Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch's blockbuster 21st-century reinvention of the Avengers begins

and the others on the cover

rooted in thinking he's funny

In a world beset by danger

'Pool pays a visit to a certain wisecracking wall-crawler's friendly neighborhood - or is it

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY HC VOL 04 Brian Michael Bendis and DavidWhen 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 in Emperor Quill's crosshairs? 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!