The original Guardians of the Galaxy land on the World of Mutants but soon wind up in the middle of a violent rebellion against Wolverine's descendant Rancor! And to make matters worse, there's a Dark Phoenix on the loose! Hope they survive the experience! Then it's off to rescue Firelord, a cosmic clash with Ghost Rider and the debut of the mysterious Protégé --culminating in an epic battle with the Punisher of the 31st century. Wait, did we say Punisher? More like Punishers -- a whole army of them! Plus: The Guardians track the cosmic power of Korvac through time and space -- along the way encountering the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer and the future Thor! And a major turning point in the life of Vance Astrovik! Who is Major Victory?

COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 7-20, Guardians of the Galaxy Annual (1991) 1; material from Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 24, Thor Annual (1966) 16, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) 4