The stirring story of Star-Lord starts here! Before Peter Quill traversed the universe, before he was a Guardian, before he was Star-Lord, he was...an astronaut! Well, at least, he wanted to be. But as NASA's biggest burn-out, it looked like the once and future Star-Lord was destined to stay grounded on Earth forever. However, with his burning desire for vengeance, his expert spacecraft knowhow, and his distinct lack of scruples, odds are he won't be on Earth much longer. See how Marvel's scoundrel of the spaceways discovered the galaxy he was destined to guard!

How will young Peter Quill end his first year in space? With a heroic bang, helping humanity reach its first extra-planetary colony? Or with a BLACKGUARDLY whimper, killing some Badoon and slinking back to space-pirate Yondu? Read the epic conclusion to the thrilling Origin of Star-Lord to find out!

The stirring story of Star-Lord begins here! Before Peter Quill traversed the universe, before he was a Guardian, before he was legendary, he was...an astronaut! Well, at least, he wanted to be. But as NASA's biggest burnout, it looked like the future Star-Lord was destined to stay grounded on Earth forever. Now discover how Marvel's scoundrel of the spaceways finally journeyed out into the galaxy, with a death to avenge! But getting off-world is one thing -surviving is quite another. When the Yondu crew find him, Peter will have to get on board with their pillaging lifestyle -yes, it's a space pirate's life for him! But will he be so merciless as to betray his species and steal the mysterious Alpha-One? Witness the unlikely origins of a legendary hero! COLLECTING: STAR-LORD 1-5