Guardians of the Galaxy

Scarred for life after surviving a life-altering close encounter of the fourth kind, Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, now leads a dangerous life as an intergalactic outlaw. And bent on striking it rich, Quill steals the Orb: an alien stone of immense power. But first, Peter will have to sell it. As a result, the notorious scavenger forms an uneasy alliance with a team of misfits: Gamora, Thanos' adopted daughter; former criminal Drax the Destroyer; the genetically enhanced Rocket Raccoon; and Groot, a plant-like organism. However, thwarting the evil plans of Ronan the Accuser, an unstoppable Kree warlord and space terrorist, is easier said than done. Are the mismatched Guardians of the Galaxy the last hope of the universe?—Nick Riganas