I haven't read a regular GotG series in decades, so when I saw a new leaping-off point, I figured, why the hell not?

Glad I did. I know very little of the recent history of the main GotG players, but this issue doesn't really require that, and it jumps directly into a fun story, and leaves it on a great cliffhanger.

Well done. ( )

It's been a while since I've read a Guardians of the Galaxy series, despite Jacob telling me I would have enjoyed the previous run. I caught glimpses of what he was reading, and it looked really sad. I'm not entirely sure what was going on with Rocket (it's only briefly mentioned at the start of this new series), but I was worried the story would make me cry. I didn't feel like crying, which is why I chose to skip it. Ironically, Ewing had me sobbing by the third issue of this one, so now I might as well go back and read the previous story. 😐 Seriously, I was ugly crying on the couch.

I really, really loved how the third issue was written. Normally, Groot doesn't speak in a language readers can understand. We depend on the other characters in the story to translate for him within their dialogue, and we get the gist of what he's saying, albeit indirectly. However, in the most recent issue, it's everyone else that speaks like Groot, and he alone has the clearly defined dialogue. It was beautifully written, and really conveyed the emotions swirling through the various characters. I think Ewing is clever, and he made sure something specific had a very large impact on readers.

The story itself has been enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to seeing what adventures Ewing will take the Guardians of the Galaxy on next. Their group is fluid, and new characters are constantly being introduced. Like that little blue bunny on the third cover (for the life of me, I cannot remember his name), and the villains they're currently fighting. If you're looking for something new to read, and don't mind getting emotional, definitely check this one out!

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