The Thanos Imperative (2010) #4
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A group of cosmic adventurers brought together by Star-Lord, the Guardians of the Galaxy protect the universe from threats all across space. The team also includes Drax, Gamora, Groot and Rocket Raccoon!
A genetically-engineered alien with a knack for big guns and fast ships, Rocket serves as the backbone of the Guardians of the Galaxy!
When Zenn-La was threatened by the world-devouring entity known as Galactus, Norrin Radd stood up for his home planet and offered to work for Galactus, finding him new planets to eat, in exchange for saving his own. Years later, the Surfer has protected Earth and many other planets, becoming one of the greatest heroes in the universe.
Refusing to miss his opportunity, Peter Jason Quill stole a scoutship from Cape Canaveral, returned to Eve, and shot his way to the appointed spot, where his old rival Harrelson, NASA's choice to be Star-Lord, was awaiting selection, where Quill was transported away in his stead, and transformed into Star-Lord.
The Mad Titan Thanos, a melancholy, brooding individual, consumed with the concept of death, sought out personal power and increased strength, endowing himself with cybernetic implants until he became more powerful than any of his brethren.