Review- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS VOL. 1

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS VOL. 1 (Marvel, First Printing, 2013; Softcover)

Collects Marvel Super Heroes #18, Marvel Two-In-One #4, 5, Giant-Size Defenders #5, Defenders #26-29, and Marvel Presents #3-12 (cover dates January, 1969- August, 1977)

Writers: Arnold Drake, Steve Gerber, Roger Stern, Gerry Conway, Roger Silfer, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, Scott Edelman, and Stan Lee

Artists: Gene Colan, Sal Buscema, Don Heck, Al Milgrom, and John Buscema, with Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, Pablo Marcos, Howard Chaykin, Terry Austin, Bob Wiaceck, Dave Hunt, John Tartaglione, and Joe Sinnott

Reading this book was about as much fun as chewing chalk. Mediocre is the kindest word I use when describing these stories. This book is for masochists and completists only.

The OCD zone- This is the part where I go into tactile sensations and materials used in physical media. Those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or women who are pregnant should exit my blog at their earliest convenience, as their safety cannot be guaranteed beyond this point.

It was acceptable for parents to hit their kids in the '70s. Believe me. 

Linework and Color restoration: Fair but not Marvel Masterworks level. It doesn't matter though, as the material is weak and the best restoration in the world couldn't save it.

Paper stock: Matte coated stock. This is my favorite of all of the paper stocks, as it feels high end yet looks like a comic book.

Binding: Perfect bound.

Cardstock cover notes: Laminated cardstock cover.