Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)

Guardians of the Galaxy
Debut: Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969). Cover art by Gene Colan and Mike Esposito. (l. to r.) Vance Astro, Charlie-27, Martinex, Yondu.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969)
Created by	Roy Thomas Arnold Drake Gene Colan
In-story information
Base(s)	Freedom's Lady[broken anchor] USS Captain America
Member(s)	List of Guardians of the Galaxy members

Guardians of the Galaxy is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Guardians first appear in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969). The initial roster consisted of Vance Astro, Martinex T'Naga, Captain Charlie-27, and Yondu Udonta.^[1] Later members included Stakar Ogord, Aleta Ogord, and Nikki.