Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1990-1999

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Quest for the Shield: Part 2 of 6 - "The Stark Truth!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians are on a quest to find a lost artifact from the 2oth Century and have arrived on the peaceful world of Courg. What they've found instead is death incarnate. Who, or what, is the universal threat known as The Stark?! And what is their connection to the hero Iron Man? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Quest for the Shield: Part 5 of 6 - "A Force to be Reckon With!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Todd McFarlane. It's the final leg of the Guardians' quest to find the legendary shield of Captain America! Only one obstacle remains. Meet The Force, a team of super-beings whose powers and abilities surpass even the Guardians of the Galaxy's own. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Quest for the Shield: Part 6 of 6 - "And to the Victor—The Shield!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The remaining Guardians and members of Force face off in final battle, and to the winner…the legendary shield of Captain America! Plus, the mysterious identity of the enigmatic Main Frame is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "That's No Lady that's Malevolence!" and "The Secret of Knowledge!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and George Perez. Two stories for the price of one! As Starhawk mends Martinex back to health, the One Who Know's origin and secrets are finally revealed! Meanwhile, the rest of the team must face off with their most powerful adversary yet, the vile Malevolence! NOTE: 1st appearance of Malevolence, daughter of Mephisto. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Rancor; Rob Liefeld cover inks. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Rancor; Jim Lee cover inks. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st appearance of Spirit of Vengeance (Ghost Rider of future.) Cover price $1.00.