Your Ideal Line Up for the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy

[ReigningBlood]

Obviously Conquest isn't over, and some more characters may die... but the question stands: What would your ideal line up be for the new guardians of the galaxy? And why?

[DDM]

Which galaxy are they guarding?

[DaeJi]

I think they'll probably be guarding the Kree, since the Skrulls are all but gone, the Shi'ar have their own superteam and are pricks anyway, and the Milky Way has both the Badoons and the heroes of Earth to watch over it.

My team would be...

Starlord- he's the leader of the whole thing, and after the Conquest is over he should get back his implants as well as some kickass weaponary and armor. He has the most experience and a good head on his shoulders, and can deal with a diverse group of people.

Quasar- One of the powerhouses of the team, she can use this opportunity to help deal with the grief over Moondragon.

Mantis- She always seems to know more than she lets on, and her physic abilities are too useful to pass up.

Rocket Raccoon- a tactical genius and someone enemies could easily overlook.

Super-Skrull- what else has he got to do? :p Plus, his many powers could come in useful; another powerhouse.

Praxagora- She has pretty much become K'lrt's third arm, and is an overall powerful member.

Adam Warlock- He needs to center himself and learn more about his new condition and powers. Plus, he may feel a bit of responibility for Quasar's pain.

Sundragon- Her cousin is dead, and she lacks a purpose in life. This will allow her to once again feel needed, and allow her to learn more about Heather from Phyla.

[Nightstar1441]

Hmmmmm...

I agree with a lot that DaeJi suggested.

Quasar, Starlord, Rocket Racoon, Adam Warlock...would like to make a few other suggestions.

Jack of Hearts - he's energy, he gets reformed and needs a team to be a part of (yes I'm a fan so I'll find any excuse to bring him back)

Air Walker - not one of the more uber powerful heralds but still a nice addition as a re-occurring guest/ally. Yeah...I know he's supposedly dead too but this is comics - death is an inconvience, not an absolute

I'd also like them to bring Wendell back as Quasar but still keep Phylla around as well, both characters have so much to offer.

Midnight Sun - a character with a little mystery and some uncanny abilities and skills.

[Taskmaster]

I'd like to see:

-Starlord- The representative of Earth and the non-powered common man of the team

-Super-Skrull - the powerhouse and rogue skrull

-Mantis- who wouldn't want the cosmic madonna on their team

-Rocket Raccoon- see the above but change the cosmic madonna to a FREAKING TALKING RACOON

-Praxagora- She' pretty much K'lrt's sidekick now, plus she's another pretty face ;)

-Adam Warlock- gives him a place to find himself

-Drax
and
-Gammora - Once he's free of the Phanlanx they'll want to work with Warlock again

-Ronan - disgraced by his failure to stop the Phanlanx, he'd let somebody else rule and just help protect the universe from threats like the Phalanx

[Enigmanaut]

Hard to say, really. Most of the Cosmic guys are solo acts. Let's see:

Starlord: Good leader. Good tactician.

Rocket Racoon: C'mon... who doesn't like a Space Racoon?

Firelord: You need a Herald. Real powerhouse there, and unlike the Surfer, not the mopey loner Boo Radley of Space. Surfer should only be encountered sparingly.

Super-Skrull: The guy whose loyalty you never really can be sure of, but who comes in really handy when he plays ball.

Praxagora: The team enigma. Nobody really knows much about her. Not even Super-Skrull.

Drax: The team Wolverine. Everyone needs one, and it would be refreshing if, for once, it wasn't actually Wolverine.

Phyla: Reverted away from the name Quasar by the return of Wendell (it's so gonna happen), she's the team rookie. Some experience now in the ways of war, but still a little green around the gills.

And, as long as I'm going for ideal:

Rom: Returned to the status of Spaceknight, he is the real veteran on this team.

Nova, Surfer, Ronan and Quasar are all too much of a solo act. Nova is alone until he can rebuild the Nova corp. Surfer is just a loner. Never played well on a team. Ronan has his own responsibilities and would never be able to see beyond the greater good of the Kree. Quasar... well, he's Protector of the Universe. Being a Guardian of the Galaxy would be a step down. And it's really a one-man gig.

[quillero]

It needs Ronan. With HQ in Hala and Ronan as a Mecenas.

[DaeJi]

I could see Ronan acting as a sponsor and benefactor for the team, but I would prefer to see him remain as the ruler of the Kree. Firelord is cool, but he's kind of on a mission right now. I did try to include a cosmic character that wasn't in either of the Annihilation events and had some connection to a person on the team.

[drwho]

Main Cast
Characters in the field
1. Starlord- Book needs an actual human tough guy in space
2. Adam Warlock- He is a cosmic power house
3. Lyja- Skrull representative and another female
4. Captain Marvel- he would represent the kree and get phyla's quantum bands cus she couldnt make it as a hero.
5. Gamora- deadliest woman in the Galaxy and cause tension between Adam and her
6. Rocket Raccoon- just for variety
7. Some new Shiar character,
8. Vision- Not doing anything in Avengers and every space team needs an invincible robot.

Supporting cast

9. Kitty Pryde isnt dead and joins the team and becomes the computer specialist
10. Howard the Duck- comedic relief
11. Forge could invent weapons and do repairs.

[Cayman]

Havok
Polaris
Quasar
Bug
Rocket Raccoon
Drax

[quillero]

I could see Ronan acting as a sponsor and benefactor for the team, but I would prefer to see him remain as the ruler of the Kree.

Yep. Well, he can do both, though if it comes to a choice, let him remain as the Kree ruler

[Dark Soul # 7]

Star-Lord: The leader of this team. He might not be that powerful in the cosmic world but his brains and guts more than makes up for it.

Quasar (Phyla-Vell): Power-house rookie member. She has two legacies to live up to but as the universe is right now she's going to the help of more experienced heroes.

Moondragon: No way she's going to stay dead. There has to be a bigger plan for her than just to turn into a dragon for shock and then die. As a member of the team she brings a fierce look that'll scare away the weaker foes and telepathic abilities.

Rocket Racoon: He's already proven his worth under Peter's command. He would be the one their enemies always underestimate until he saves the day.

Firelord: The strongest member of the team. Experienced in war and all things cosmic. The team could give him a greater purpose than just hunting down the centurions for his vendetta.

Wraith: He might not be very social but he brings a great amount of unique abilities to the table.

An someone new. Someone who hasn't been a part of the Annihilation series.

[Silver Nimbus]

Vance Astro
Martinex
Charlie 27
Yondu
Starhawk
Aleta...

Oh wait, you're demanding I use some of these new guys? Fine.

Nova - Richard Ryder (Human)
Nova - Ko-Rell resurrected as the new Captain Universe (Kree)
Quasar - Wendell Vaughn (Human)
Rocket Raccoon & Groot (Weird)
Shatterax (Kree)
Tana Nile (Rigellian)
The new Queen of Spades - a native Contraxian as opposed to a hybrid like Jack of Hearts, who allows the exploration of their theocratic and matriarchal culture.

Everyone is a native of either the Greater Magellanic Cloud, the Milky Way Galaxy, or something odd (Raccoon & Groot). That should be enough of a volatile mix to get things moving.

[mightiness]

Here goes my list.

Starlord- Leader

Mantis- Empath/ connection with plants Martial Artist

Drax- Strength, Fighting ability

Rocket Raccon- Comic relief, Weapons, Military Strategy

Groot- Comic Relief, Buddy with the hamster

Blastarr- I love how he has been getting some recognition as a character worthy of use. He could be the character with an ulterior motive. (BTW why is he evening helping out in Conquest what does he have to gain? It made since in the 1st Annihilation against his adversary Annihilus, but not so much in Conquest I can't imagine he has much interest in Kree Space unless he truly has had a change of heart. Although I must say I have enjoyed his appearance thus far. But I digress.)

Century- Ya ya everyone is saying who? But I think he is a great character with tons of potential. Plus he has teleportation abilities.

Phyla- Energy manipulation, Concussive blast. Needs a purpose with Moondragon dead.

Over-Mind- Telepathy, powerhouse and the fact that he is a grossly underused character

[DaeJi]

Century

Who? ;) ......

[ExtraEpidermis]

Is Praxagora an actual alien or a robot? Mind you I haven't read anything Annihilation related.

[DaeJi]

Is Praxagora an actual alien or a robot? Mind you I haven't read anything Annihilation related.

The best answer I can give is that she's... both. I know that makes very little sense, but, that's what I'm reading. Part of the reason I want her on the team; I think DnA could work wonders with that aspect of her.

[Expletive Deleted]

Is Praxagora an actual alien or a robot? Mind you I haven't read anything Annihilation related.She's a techno-organic (sort of) alien from the Negative Zone.

[Sanctus]

Prodigy: Brillian, skilled fighter, human

Star Lord: Knows space and is well respected.

Binary: We really don't need Ms. marvel on Earth.

Draxx: He is like a cosmic wolverine.

Cammi: Draxx's Jubilee and romantic interest for Prodigy

Super Skrull: You always need one around, why not one with the powers of the Fantastic Four.

Quasar: You need a Kree and Phyla-Vell will do.

Douglock: Sentient ship are great. Sentient ship that can become humanoid and fight....priceless.

[mightiness]

Is Praxagora an actual alien or a robot? Mind you I haven't read anything Annihilation related.

Lol umm she is an alien robot. Which I think the short answer she is a living being and there seems to be a race of them in the Negative Zone. I hope that answers your question.

[DaeJi]

Cammi: Draxx's Jubilee and romantic interest for Prodigy

She's 10 dude.

[ExtraEpidermis]

The best answer I can give is that she's... both. I know that makes very little sense, but, that's what I'm reading. Part of the reason I want her on the team; I think DnA could work wonders with that aspect of her.

Cool. Thanks. Yeah, for the pictures I've seen and the little I've read about her she seems interesting enough.

[Brother Zag]

I'm thinking the team should represent all the races it can, kind of pan-galactic, race-wise:

Starlord should be team leader, because the Humans have been (relatively) well behaved in the Annihilation conflicts...

Phyla to represent the Kree

K'Lrt to Rep the Skrulls

is Gladiator available? Should be some Shi'ar rep, too.

Rocket Raccoon, Mantis and Groot can each rep their races...

How about different squads, tho? Like a covert squad with Wraith...

[Monty_Cristo]

1. Star-Lord
2. Gamora
3. Nova
4. Quasar
5. Drax
6. Beta-Ray Bill
7. Noh-var
---
Rocket Raccoon
Cammi

i'd love to work Delroy in but i want to see how his 3D Man role works out, first.

[Sanctus]

She's 10 dude.

Are you sure. I thought she was about 14 or 15?

[Sanctus]

I'm thinking the team should represent all the races it can, kind of pan-galactic, race-wise:

Starlord should be team leader, because the Humans have been (relatively) well behaved in the Annihilation conflicts...

Phyla to represent the Kree

K'Lrt to Rep the Skrulls

is Gladiator available? Should be some Shi'ar rep, too.

Rocket Raccoon, Mantis and Groot can each rep their races...

How about different squads, tho? Like a covert squad with Wraith...

Shiar do need representation, but I would go with Deathbird. Infinitely better story and character than Gladiator.

[DaeJi]

Are you sure. I thought she was about 14 or 15?

Yea, I'm sure. She even says that she is 10 in the Drax mini.

[Sanctus]

Yea, I'm sure. She even says that she is 10 in the Drax mini.

Okay, kill Cammi off and add Deathbird. Prodigy can pull an Usher Kutcher and get some romance from her or Binary.

[mightiness]

Oh geez I think the only way I would like to see Cammi in the Guardians of the Galaxy is if she is decapitated in the 1st issue.

[Diablito]

Quasar
Warlock (Technarch)
Super-Skrull
Deathbird
Star-Lord
Nova
Mantis
Impossible Man

I could also see a few Starjammers join the team.

[Dark Soul # 7]

Okay, kill Cammi off and add Deathbird. Prodigy can pull an Usher Kutcher and get some romance from her or Binary.Camm's like 11 or twelve now, it was close to her birthday in the Drax mini.

Oh, and no one should kill of Cammi. She's an awesomely funny character. Besides, she's buddies with Drax and Skreet. They'll kill anything that looks at Cammi the wrong way.:evilsmile

[mightiness]

Hmmm I would really be interested in seeing Warlock (Technarch) in the new series if they gave him a new name. I like Techno Mage. No sense in having two Warlocks. I really think this character could thrive separate from the X-verse.

[agrich]

Adam Warlock- Plus, he may feel a bit of responibility for Quasar's pain.



OK, I'll bite: Why?

[DaeJi]

OK, I'll bite: Why?

I was just making up reasons and that seemed like as good a reason as any. Besides, Ultron came seeking Adam and ended up killing Moondragon, and Quasar's bound to blame him for it.

[agrich]

Hopefully Quasar, even in her grief, is rational enough to recall that she and Moondragon traveled however far they traveled across the universe to find Warlock by their own volition.

As for Warlock, his history contains a lot more things to feel responsible for than the death of some one who got into harm's way all by her lonesome. (As an aside, she'd have died at the beginning of Warlock and the Infinity Watch #2 if Adam hadn't saved her life. So in that sense, Quasar owes Warlock thanks for having even met Moondragon in the first place. :))

[DaeJi]

Hopefully Quasar, even in her grief, is rational enough to recall that she and Moondragon traveled however far they traveled across the universe to find Warlock by their own volition.

Yeah, she just lost a person she loved, and coming so soon after her brother's death... Any good writer would throw rationality out the window and focus on the grief.

As for Warlock, his history contains a lot more things to feel responsible for than the death of some one who got into harm's way all by her lonesome.

Yeah, but this isn't the same Warlock. Anyway, like I said I was just making up the reasons I would use. And yeah, I would make Adam feel bad for Quasar and want to help to her deal with it.

[agrich]

I know you're the new Quasar's biggest fan, but I think you underestimate the character to suggest she's so mentally unstable that she's "bound to blame" a guy who, like Moondragon, was simply being attacked by the actual bad guy in the situation.

Anyway, I think Moondragon in her actual body will be back soon enough anyway.

[Cthulhudrew]

Hmmm... Ideal? Let's see (assuming a more Milky Way-centric GotG, since that's where the Earth is):

1. Starlord/Peter Quill, leader
2. Midnight Sun/M'Nai
3. Star-Thief/Ditmil Pirvat
4. Maxam
5. Pip the Troll (for comic effect)

Distinct lack of female characters in that lineup, huh?

Maybe throw in Sundragon/Pamela Douglas and/or Cloud then, to fill out the ranks.

I'd base them on Counter-Earth (though I'd like to see the bulk of their adventures take place in different cosmic locations), just to differentiate themselves and not cross-pollinate too much with the mainstream MU, plus I think Counter-Earth is just a ripe unused treasure trove of a location.

EDIT- Just thought of something. Make either Skuttlebutt or Ship (X-Factor) their main means of transportation.

[Cthulhudrew]

Okay, kill Cammi off and add Deathbird. Prodigy can pull an Usher Kutcher and get some romance from her or Binary.

What about Raza from the Starjammers? That's a concept that hardly ever gets touched (sadly, because I think a Starjammers book could be cool- and not that weird "revamp" they did recently). I think Raza is a pretty interesting character that could use some development somewhere in the MU (and outside of the X-books).

[Bob-el]

Obviously Conquest isn't over, and some more characters may die... but the question stands: What would your ideal line up be for the new guardians of the galaxy? And why?

Peter Quill - Starlord with element gun
Ch'od
Beta Ray Bill (I also want either Starlord's Ship or Bill's Skuttlebutt)
Rachel Grey
Phyla - Quasar
Rocket Raccoon
Bug

Why? All characters I like. A nice mix of abilities and personalities. Good power levels for the kinds of threats they might face. Is it going to happen? Not in this go-round for sure but maybe one day.

I'd put in Warlock and some of his Infinity Watch allies but think they would work better as a separate team/loose alliance instead of as a standing Guardians of the Galaxy type team. Some of them don't play well with others.

I'd put Nova in but I'm enjoying him too much as a solo act right now.

[Sanctus]

What about Raza from the Starjammers? That's a concept that hardly ever gets touched (sadly, because I think a Starjammers book could be cool- and not that weird "revamp" they did recently). I think Raza is a pretty interesting character that could use some development somewhere in the MU (and outside of the X-books).

Raza would not make a love interest for Prodigy, but we coudl add him in place of Deathbird. Then we would need to add Cloud (not Cloud 9), who could assume a female form of any age for Prodigy.

[mightiness]

I really liked the Kree Starforce line up with Shatterax, Ultimus, Captain Atlas, Korath, Ronan, Dr. Minerva, Supremor. I would like to see at least one of them on the line up for Guardians of the Galaxy and since Atlas, Minerva and Korath are now dead I would like to see either Utlimus or Shatterax. I think Ronan is best served as the Emperor of the Kree Empire.

[Cthulhudrew]

...since Atlas, Minerva and Korath are now dead I would like to see either Utlimus or Shatterax.

Atlas and Minerva are both alive still, last I checked, just off on some backwater planet trying to breed the perfect Kree race (and apparently unaware that the Supremor has long since gone a different direction with his people- although maybe that's also part of his plan; keeping them as a backup measure).

I'd definitely like to see Ultimus again, myself.

[mightiness]

Atlas and Minerva are both alive still, last I checked, just off on some backwater planet trying to breed the perfect Kree race (and apparently unaware that the Supremor has long since gone a different direction with his people- although maybe that's also part of his plan; keeping them as a backup measure).

I'd definitely like to see Ultimus again, myself.

No Atlas was blew himself up and Minerva threw herself on her love has they exploded. Atlas was distraught that the Supreme Intelligence had orchestrated the explosion of the Nega Bomb.

[thorionthei]

Depends on the galaxy? If it's the Milky Way there are plenty of obscure alien that would rock!

I would love to see Justice and maybe Firestar leading a group?

[Sanctus]

Depends on the galaxy? If it's the Milky Way there are plenty of obscure alien that would rock!

I would love to see Justice and maybe Firestar leading a group?

It would be kind of cool if a group of humans got together and decided they were going to police teh galaxy. I could see the following.

1. Monica Rimbeau--power house
2. Nova-- powerhouse
3. Star Lord knows space
4. Ms. Marvel as Binary knows space and is a powerhouse
5. Scorpion (Camilla Black)--stealth love interest for Rictor
6. Red Lotus strength, honor, love interest for Rictor
7. Rictor--Not doing much on earth. Starlord in training. Need to clear his head after teh Rahne thing.
8. Anole--all teams need a young person and he looks like he could come from out of space.

[Cthulhudrew]

No Atlas was blew himself up and Minerva threw herself on her love has they exploded. Atlas was distraught that the Supreme Intelligence had orchestrated the explosion of the Nega Bomb.

It was revealed in a later issue of the Silver Surfer (#79, post-Galactic Storm) that they had merely faked their deaths and the explosion was just a teleportation, taking them to an unpopulated world in the Kree galaxy where they could begin to create a new race (their genetic potential having once more been unlocked due to their exposure to the Nega-Bomb).

It's even mentioned in their entries on the Marvel site- At-Lass (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Att-Lass) and Minn=Erva (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Minn-Erva).

[mightiness]

It was revealed in a later issue of the Silver Surfer (#79, post-Galactic Storm) that they had merely faked their deaths and the explosion was just a teleportation, taking them to an unpopulated world in the Kree galaxy where they could begin to create a new race (their genetic potential having once more been unlocked due to their exposure to the Nega-Bomb).
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It's even mentioned in their entries on the Marvel site- At-Lass (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Att-Lass) and Minn=Erva (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Minn-Erva).

Well thank you for correcting me. I had no idea that they had appeared after that. I'll have to hunt that issue down. Att-Lass and Minerva would be great foes for Mar-vell

[Dermie]

Starlord
Quasar
Moondragon (restored to her original body)
Wendell Vaughn (also restored)
Starfox
Rocket Raccoon
Mantis

[mightiness]

Starlord
Quasar
Moondragon (restored to her original body)
Wendell Vaughn (also restored)
Starfox
Rocket Raccoon
Mantis

It shouldn't be hard for Moondragon to be restored since she has cloned her own body before and on Titan they have cloned two children of Mar-Vell (Phyla and Genis) I would like to see this happen to as it is nice to she a strong opinionated female character. I love the characters early appearances in the Defenders.

[Cthulhudrew]

Well thank you for correcting me. I had no idea that they had appeared after that. I'll have to hunt that issue down. Att-Lass and Minerva would be great foes for Mar-vell

Yeah- I always liked those two myself. The issue is one of those obscure 90s ones that people tend to forget about, which is a shame, since I think that's a real dangler of a plotline, and two cool characters who have remained forgotten for a long while now.

[Brother Zag]

I like Techno Mage.

I think JMS might own that term...

ever watch Babylon 5?

you should...

[Brother Zag]

And I guess I have to forgive you spoilerific folks... I just bought the 2nd trade of Galactic Storm! Atlas and Minerva are still alive... thanks a lot!

J/K

Just wish I hadn't read that, tho.

[Mysterio's Helmet]

It shouldn't be hard for Moondragon to be restored since she has cloned her own body before and on Titan they have cloned two children of Mar-Vell (Phyla and Genis) I would like to see this happen to as it is nice to she a strong opinionated female character. I love the characters early appearances in the Defenders.


THen it should just be called: Attack of the Clones

[sdman619]

I think JMS might own that term...

ever watch Babylon 5?

you should...

Never watched it before but I'm not surprised that has already been used.

[mightiness]

I think JMS might own that term...

ever watch Babylon 5?

you should...

Ahh maybe thats why I thought is was a cool name. I have to go back and re-watch that show.

[Dermie]

It shouldn't be hard for Moondragon to be restored since she has cloned her own body before .

Exactly. Heather Douglas will not surrender to something as mundane as death!

[BeastieRunner]

From another thread:


Quasar
Wraith
Rocket Raccoon
Groot
Mantis
Praxagora
Super-Skrull
Star-Lord as team leaderThat would be a fun team. A mix of new characters, legacy, and established characters. I think one of the first arcs should be them taking down a crazed Terrax. It would be cool to see Ronan, Nova, Firelord, Silver Surfer, and Warlock show up from time to time to help.

Nova needs to be solo for now and I want Surfer to written by someone who gets him as a character. The rest I think would be better solo for now but team-ups would be cool from time to time. They might need a team member who can sell via their name so I could see some Earth-based hero showing up but I cannot think of who at this moment.

[BeastieRunner]

Okay, kill Cammi off and add Deathbird.

Oh geez I think the only way I would like to see Cammi in the Guardians of the Galaxy is if she is decapitated in the 1st issue.

That might be kind of hard now that Skreet is her pal.

[Mysterio's Helmet]

As big a fan as I am of Wendell I wouldn't want him popping up in the GotG unless it's a guest appearance. Not a good fit just like Nova isn't a good fit. K'lrt Skrull isn't either.

I'm sure you'll see all the Conquest heroes in it. And they should've kept Moondragon a go between so she can be a psychic dragon of hate.

I hope it goes well for the sake of cosmic Marvel doing well.

[GozertheGozarian]

I think an Avengers or JLA style rotating membership would work well. Have 12-15 active members and a handful of reserves.

[DDM]

I think an Avengers or JLA style rotating membership would work well. Have 12-15 active members and a handful of reserves.

They already have a book like that called Legion of the Super-Heroes...

[DaeJi]

I think an Avengers or JLA style rotating membership would work well. Have 12-15 active members and a handful of reserves.

I've always preferred more stable line-ups; give the fans a chance to really get to know these characters and fall in love with them.

[GozertheGozarian]

They already have a book like that called Legion of the Super-Heroes...
I fail to see what difference that makes.

[Cthulhudrew]

I think an Avengers or JLA style rotating membership would work well. Have 12-15 active members and a handful of reserves.

For something on the scale of "Guardians of the Galaxy" I tend to agree with this sentiment, actually.

[Bob-el]

For something on the scale of "Guardians of the Galaxy" I tend to agree with this sentiment, actually.

Okay, let's take this in a different direction. They could make the team Starlord's crew, Quasar and Warlock but that might not draw anybody but the same people who bought Conquest and the associated mini-series. To give this title the greatest chance for commercial success (without doing something really stupid like making Spider-Man a member) who should they have as members? Who do they need to have as guest stars early in the run?
I think appearances by the Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four would both be good ideas.

[Cthulhudrew]

Who do they need to have as guest stars early in the run?

They should have Fang of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard as a guest star; he could become the go-to guy for the "obligatory Wolverine" appearances in the Marvel cosmos. :)

[The Avenging One]

Put Wolverine and Spider-Man on the team and it will be in the top 10 no doubt.:p


I have no real idea who the members will be. After both the New Avengers and Last Defenders line-ups were revealed I must say I can't even guess who will actually be on the team.

[Monty_Cristo]

if the Guardians are the Avengers of space, then my team would be Force Works...

1. 3D Man (Delroy Garrett)
2. Ultra-Girl (Suzy Sherman)
3. Crusader ("Aubrey Thompson")
4. Thor-Girl (Tara Olson)
5. G.I.Ant-Man (Eric O'Grady)
6. Armory (Violet Lightner)
7. Hardball (Roger Brokeridge)
8. Komodo (Melati)

i just picked a team of "most likely to graduate" Initiative folks. it would make sense for them to be turned into a skrull hunting party.

[Monty_Cristo]

Put Wolverine and Spider-Man on the team and it will be in the top 10 no doubt.:p

or kill 2 birds with one stone by using Noh-varr. his powers are comparable to Spider-man's and he's every bit as lethal a Wolverine.

[DaeJi]

I think, sale-wise, they should feature some well known characters. I would have Nova in the first issue, have him help Starlord pick a team. I would also have Nova help convince several members to join, such as K'lrt and Phyla. The Shi'ar and Starjammers would be good for the first arc.

[RazaCosmica]

Starlord
Bug
Mantis
Rocket Racoon/Groot
Firelord
Red Shift
Moondragon/Phyla

[HulkSmash666]

Here's my picks:

Starlord- Seems the natural fit for a team like this. Has loads of experience, is a brilliant tactician and strategist, and is also the human element needed for a series like this to work.

Mantis- Martial arts master, Empathic/Telekinetic abilities and was a nice addition and invaluable asset to Starlord's team in Conquest. She'd fit beautifully in this team.

Quasar- I reckon Phylla is a better choice for this team, as she is a more flawed character with a HUGE legacy to live up to as both Captain Marvel's daughter and the new Quasar.
Big shoes to fill, and with the death of her lover Moondragon, it's going to be interesting to see how she copes with it all. Plus she's a powerhouse in the energy-weilding department.

Rocket Racoon- Everyone loves him. He's a talking racoon. And his best friend os a giant talking tree-man. He's the weapons specialist and team tactician, when people listen to him.

Groot- A giant, talking tree-man with an attitude problem. One of my favourite additions to the Cosmic scene, I love his sense of self-worth, thinking he is above everyone on the team as he is a King on his homeworld. His near-immortality, size and strength make him a truly formidable combatant too, which is going to be needed on this team.

Warlock- He needs a home. This team would center him and give him the time he needs to get his head right. Another powerhouse, his power will be needed should the team come across any major league heavy hitters out there in the galaxy. He could also emerge as the team-leader if for some reason Starlord were taken out.

Drax- The teams wet-works operative. If there's someone who needs killing, send Drax to do it. He won't have a problem slicing up some bad guys if the need arrises. He could also be the one to drop behind enemy lines to cause some mayhem. His one man army approach during Annihilation cemented this guy as a bonafide badass. How could he not be on this team?

Gamora- The deadliest woman in the universe. Same reasons for her to be on the team as Drax, plus she would want to be near Warlock to sort of "guide" him on his path back to his true self. As mentioned before, Drax, Gamora and Warlock need to be together again.


Well, that should be enough to form a team.

Other worthy candidates:

Firelord- I liked this earlier suggestion. He's currently hunting down the remaining Centurions, and with this new mission, he has become something akin to a force of nature. His awesome power and strength would be needed when the time came to take on the big threats. Having him onboard boosts the teams power levels to a serious degree, making them a galaxy-wide force to be reckoned with.

Super-Skrull- Hard not to put him on the team. He has proven to be quite an awesome character during the whole Annihilation events, and has proven himself to be Ronan's equal, IMO, and would make a great addition to the team.

Wraith- He is too cool and mysterious to just let go after Conquest. Kind of like a cosmic "Man With No Name", he'd be a sweet addition as the "secret weapon" for the team.

Blastaar- I liked his appearances in Conquest, as a near-invulnerable powerhouse with some heavy duty firepower to call on. His "sleeper-cell commander" role for the Resistance was a nice touch.
A brick with Class 80 strength, yet with concussive blasts with few equals in terms of sheer power, he could be the ultimate frontline warrior for this team if the going ever got too tough.
His former status as a King would make for interesting interactions amongst his teammates, and you just know that Blastaar doesn't play nice and won't tolerate disrespect. Plus you would kind of be expecting him to have an alterior motive for joining this team.

Century- Not seen since Force Works back in the nineties, this guy needs a comeback. He's superstrong, has mystical type connections to his staff, Parrallax, which is a sentient power-staff that can not only communicate with Century (ala Worldmind with Nova) and can open dimensional/space/time portals, giving the team some of the best teleport tech in the universe.
He's also a savage warrior with the combined skills of the greatest fighters and geniuses of his homeworld. He's mysterious and aloof, who rarely speaks unless neccesary. Plus he's a 7ft tall guy with a kind of demonoid/Indian Shaman look going on. Update his costume a little and this guy could very well be a super-star.

Beta Ray Bill- Formally of the Starmasters, Bill needs to leave Earth and head off on a mission to find his people a new home (and some bodies to house their souls trapped in the Soulsphere). In return for Bill's assisstance the Guardians could help Bill in his quest to free the Korbonites and give them a home once more.

Ganymede- Having no direction or life goals left since Tyrant's death, Ganymede could find purpose on the team, but with two kickarse female warriors on the team already (Gamora and Mantis) and another moody, brodding female onboard (Quasar) she might be a bit too much to add to this team.

[Hatut Zeraze]

I always liked the look of Man-Wolf in his Stargod outfit. Unfortunately, when he has his Stargod powers, he is ridiculously powerful. If those powers were toned down a notch or two, I think he'd make an interesting character for a team.

[Cthulhudrew]

If Groot is on the team, I think it would be kind of cool to have some of the other extraterrestrial Marvel "monsters" as well (those that aren't still stuck on Earth for whatever reason, anyway).

Guys like Rommbu (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/rommbutta.htm), Taboo (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/taboostr.htm), a reincorporated Gormuu (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/gormuuff.htm), Xemnu (after he is freed of his Phalanx virus), etc.

One or two of those guys (or similar) would be an interesting addition to the team.

Then again, I'd really just love to see another Fin Fang Four special soon. *sigh*

[Monty_Cristo]

Humanity's Last Hope...

1. Wondra (Jubilation Lee) [leader]
2. Mastermind Excello (Amadeus Cho) [co-leader]
3. Kid Marvel (Noh-varr)
4. Quake (Daisy Johnson)
5. Goliath (Tom Foster)
6. Sister Grimm (Nico Minoru)
7. Gravity (Greg Willis)

[mightiness]

Humanity's Last Hope...

1. Wondra (Jubilation Lee) [leader]
2. Mastermind Excello (Amadeus Cho) [co-leader]
3. Kid Marvel (Noh-varr)
4. Quake (Daisy Johnson)
5. Goliath (Tom Foster)
6. Sister Grimm (Nico Minoru)
7. Gravity (Greg Willis)

Wow I certainly hope this isn't the case otherwise this series would be over faster than the Order.

[Monty_Cristo]

Wow I certainly hope this isn't the case otherwise this series would be over faster than the Order.

or a series about Thanos.

[Sanctus]

Humanity's Last Hope...

1. Wondra (Jubilation Lee) [leader]
2. Mastermind Excello (Amadeus Cho) [co-leader]
3. Kid Marvel (Noh-varr)
4. Quake (Daisy Johnson)
5. Goliath (Tom Foster)
6. Sister Grimm (Nico Minoru)
7. Gravity (Greg Willis)

I like this except we would need to lose Sista Grimm. I would replace her with Rictor.

[Monty_Cristo]

I like this except we would need to lose Sista Grimm. I would replace her with Rictor.

fair enough.

[Joe Franklin]

or a series about Thanos.

Bwahahahaha..........................:D

Quoted for the truth.

[mightiness]

or a series about Thanos.

And how many villians have had lasting titles? And no Thunderbolts doesn't count.

[Monty_Cristo]

And how many villians have had lasting titles? And no Thunderbolts doesn't count.

not Thanos

[firstnovaprime]

Nova- should lead,just like he lead the UF.I don't want the corps back, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!(Human)
Quasar(Kree)
Starlord with his powers returned,original outfit, not current nazi uniform(Human)
Firelord(Xandarian)Herald
Ronan(Kree)
Firestar(Human)
Ultragirl(Kree-hybrid)new outfit
Nova(Human)Herald ressurrected

[GozertheGozarian]

Needs Wonderman.

[Trey]

Starlord
Mantis
Rocket Raccoon
Quasar
Captain Marvel
Beta Ray Bill
Drax
Gamora

3 hot chicks, a bunch of badasses, a space raccoon, a lone human in the vastness of space. It writes itself, people.

Appearences by Adam Warlock, Pip, Silver Surfer, Ronan and the Kree, SuperSkrull and the eventual resurrection of Thanos. I'll throw in Cammi and Skreet. I like some snark in my cosmic soup.