Peter Quill has abandoned the Guardians and his role as Star-Lord to be emperor of the Spartax! Now, Rocket has grabbed 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 and his Imperial Guard? COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 1-5