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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Blew the Door to Comic Book Films Wide Open
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Blew the Door to Comic Book Films Wide Open

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 / 17 June 2019

With Guardians of the Galaxy, set to the soundtrack of an Awesome Mix Vol. 1 cassette tape, Marvel Studios adapted a little-known comic book property -- with a raccoon superhero -- into a hugely successful film and launched the next wave of comic book films.

Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe From ‘Iron Man’ to ‘Infinity War’
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Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe From ‘Iron Man’ to ‘Infinity War’

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 / 21 May 2018

With the release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's defining moment that was Avengers: Infinity War, our staff assembles a ranking of the story so far.

Roots Run Deep in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy #16’
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Roots Run Deep in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy #16’

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 / 18 January 2017
This is a grounded and compelling story that shows why Groot is so lovable.
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A Cosmic Crescendo

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 / 28 April 2015
Splitting Hairs (of Identity) in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
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Splitting Hairs (of Identity) in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

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 / 10 March 2015
James Gunn's epic borrows from the mythologies of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, but its characters are on a much more contemporary quest for identity.
The 2015 SEALS – Short Ends and Leader’s Annual Film Awards
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The 2015 SEALS – Short Ends and Leader’s Annual Film Awards

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 / 18 February 2015
As the awards season prepares to wind down, Short Ends and Leader sizes up those not in Academy competition with our annual preferential picks.
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A Colorful Cosmic Convergence: “Guardians of the Galaxy and X-men: Black Vortex Alpha #1”

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 / 9 February 2015
Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014
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Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014

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 / 1 January 2015
From brazen biopics to murky examinations of marriage, Short Ends and Leader's picks for 2014's best flicks are a compelling bunch.
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Crisis and Continuity: Reliving the Superhero Flicks of 2014

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 / 31 December 2014
The Top 10 Reasons Why ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Is Awesome
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The Top 10 Reasons Why ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Is Awesome

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 / 29 July 2014
Leave it to Marvel to save the Summer 2014 movie season with this amazing slice of popcorn entertainment. Here's 10 reasons why this unusual group of heroes is blockbuster boon.
Half-Verdict and Half-Mistrial: “Guardians of the Galaxy #13”
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Half-Verdict and Half-Mistrial: “Guardians of the Galaxy #13”

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 / 31 March 2014
The Trial of Jean Grey ends, but neither justice nor injustice is served.
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Spoiler Alert: “All New X-men #22”

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 / 3 February 2014