Guardians of the Galaxy facts for kids
The Guardians of the Galaxy is a fictional superhero team that appears in American comic books made by Marvel Comics. This team of heroes protects the galaxy from many threats. They are known for their funny adventures and unique personalities.
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Who are the Guardians?
The Guardians of the Galaxy are a group of heroes who travel through space. They often get into trouble but always try to do the right thing. The team has changed members over the years.
The First Team (1969)
The very first Guardians of the Galaxy team appeared in comic books in 1969. This team lived in the 31st century, far in the future. They were from an alternate timeline. Some of the original members included Vance Astro, Martinex, Charlie-27, and Yondu. This team fought against an evil alien race called the Badoon.
The Modern Team (2008)
A new version of the Guardians of the Galaxy was formed in 2008. This is the team that most people know today. It was created after a big space event in the comics called Annihilation: Conquest. The main members of this team are:
- Star-Lord (Peter Quill): The leader, a human who loves old music.
- Gamora: A skilled fighter and assassin, known as the "deadliest woman in the galaxy."
- Drax the Destroyer: A powerful warrior who takes everything very literally.
- Rocket Raccoon: A smart and sarcastic raccoon who is an expert with weapons.
- Groot: A tree-like creature who can only say "I am Groot," but Rocket understands him.
This team often works together to save the galaxy from dangerous villains. They are like a family, even though they argue a lot!
Guardians in Movies and TV
The Guardians of the Galaxy became very popular because of their movies and TV shows.
The First Movie (2014)
The first movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, came out in 2014. It was a big hit! The film introduced the modern team to many new fans. It was part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie was loved for its humor, action, and awesome classic rock soundtrack.
More Adventures
After the first movie, the Guardians had more adventures:
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017): This movie continued the story of the team. It explored Star-Lord's family history.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series): An animated TV show started in 2015. It followed the team's adventures in space.
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022): A fun holiday special released on Disney+.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023): The third main movie in the series.
Video Games
The Guardians of the Galaxy have also starred in video games:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series: An episodic game where your choices affect the story.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2021): A single-player action-adventure game where you play as Star-Lord.
Theme Park Rides
You can even find the Guardians at Disney theme parks!
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!: A thrilling drop tower ride at Disney California Adventure.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: An exciting roller coaster at Epcot that goes backwards!
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