Once they were a team of misfits. Now they're a family, and they've earned their peace. But the universe is not a peaceful place - and it's only getting worse. The Great Empires are in turmoil. The rule of law is dead. And amid the chaos, the gods of Olympus have returned - harbingers of a new age of war, reborn to burn their mark on the stars themselves. Someone has to guard the galaxy - but who will accept the mission? And will they survive it?

"They were soldiers, misfits, mercenaries, thieves and a family. They were heroes--but times have changed. The galaxy no longer needs heroes. It needs super heroes! Now, when the call goes forth--whether it's from a stranded team of planetary explorers or Emperor Hulkling himself--the Guardians of the Galaxy answer! Now, as half the team defends the Kree/Skrull Throneworld against a deadlier threat than they've ever faced before, the other half investigates...