COMICS: Is This The Greatest GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Cover Ever? Quite Possibly, Yes!

Based on the pulpy comic book covers of yesteryear, superstar artist Paolo Rivera's stunning variant cover for Guardians of the Galaxy #5 may just be the best - or at least the most fun - ever to feature the team of heroes. Hit the jump to check it out!

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By JoshWilding - Jul 12, 2013 08:07 PM EST

Filed Under: Marvel Comics

Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven’s most fearsome Angel pushes the Guardians back on their heels.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #5
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, NEIL GAIMAN
Pencils & Cover by SARA PICHELLI
Variant Cover by PAOLO RIVERA

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COMICS: Is This The Greatest GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Cover Ever? Quite Possibly, Yes!

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