List of Guardians of the Galaxy members

These are the members of the original Guardians of the Galaxy, a fictional superhero team which debuted in the comic book Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969).

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Founders

Character Real Name Joined in Notes
Major Vance Astro
a.k.a. Major Victory		 Vance Astro Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969)
Charlie-27 Charlie-27 Jovian
Martinex Martinex T'Naga Pluvian
Yondu Yondu Udonta Centaurian

Recruits

Character Real Name Joined in Notes
Starhawk Stakar Ogord Defenders #29 (Nov. 1975) Arcturian
Nikki Nicholette Gold Marvel Presents #4 (Apr. 1976) Mercurian
Aleta Ogord Aleta Ogord Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (1991) Arcturian; unofficial member as of Defenders #29 (Nov. 1975) as co-joined to Starhawk.
Firelord Pyreus Kril Guardians of the Galaxy #4 (Sept. 1990) Also Protector of the Universe; former Herald of Galactus
Replica Guardians of the Galaxy #14 (Jul. 1991) Skrull
Talon Guardians of the Galaxy #20 (Jan. 1992) Inhuman
Yellowjacket Rita DeMara Guardians of the Galaxy #34 (Mar. 1993) Human from the 20th Century

Galactic Guardians

Character Real Name Joined in Notes
Martinex Martinex T'Naga Guardian of Galaxy Annual #2 (1992) Leader of the Galactic Guardians
Firelord Pyreus Kril
Hollywood
aka Wonder Man		 Simon Williams
MainFrame
aka Vision
Phoenix Giraud
Replica
Spirit of Vengeance Wileaydus Autolycus

2008 team

These are the members of the modern Guardians of the Galaxy team, which debuted in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (May 2008).

Character Real Name Joined in Notes
Adam Warlock Him Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #1 (July 2008) Part of 'The Shi'ar Team' during War of Kings.
Drax the Destroyer Arthur Sampson Douglas
Gamora Gamora
Martyr Phyla-Vell Changed her name to Martyr (#12), was first known as Quasar. Part of 'The Kree Team' during War of Kings.
Rocket Raccoon Rocket Raccoon Temporary leader, later head of 'The Shi'ar Team' during War of Kings
Star-Lord Peter Quill Leader and head of 'The Kree Team' during War of Kings.
Groot Groot Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #7 (January 2009) Part of 'The Shi'ar Team' during War of Kings.
Mantis Mantis Was serving as an advisor at first (#1), later became active member (#7). Part of 'The Coordination Team' during War of Kings.
Major Victory Vance Astro Part of 'The Shi'ar Team' during War of Kings.
Bug Bug Was asked to join by Rocket Raccoon. Part of 'The Kree Team' during War of Kings.
Jack Flag Jack Flag Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #9 (March 2009) Was rescued in the prison "Project 42" in the Negative Zone by the Guardians. Joined the team. Part of 'The Kree Team' during War of Kings.
Cosmo the Spacedog Cosmo Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #12 (May 2009) Officially joined the team in #12, but assisted since their arrival on Knowhere in #1. Part of 'The Coordination Team' during War of Kings.
Moondragon Heather Douglas Resurrected by Drax and Phyla-Vell. Part of 'The Coordination Team' during War of Kings.
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