Guardians of the Galaxy Villains - Pop Vinyl Style

If you have been reading the Comic Book Hunter & Gatherer blog then you know that we are huge fans of  the Guardians of the Galaxy both the comics and the blockbuster movie. You can read all about the characters in our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide .
We are also big fans of the Pop Vinyl figures, Dancing Baby Groot has to be the cutest Pop so far.
Well if you also love the movie, collect the Pop! Figures but dealt that the Guardians villains have been missing your prays have been answered. Funko is releasing the baddies of Guardians of the Galaxy this March.
The set will include Nebula, Ronan the Accuser, Yondu, the Collector and Thanos.

Nebula, Ronan, Yondu and the Collector each stand 3 3/4-inches tall but they will all cower beside Thanos.

Thanos is a towering 6-inch tall Pop! Vinyl Bobble Head. With fists clenched and an arrogant grin on his face, he’s adorned in his blue and gold armor and ready to take over the Galaxy… and rule over all of your Pop! collection. No Guantlet yet, fingers crossed the next version does.

So get out there pre-order your Villains of the Galaxy today. If you would like to share your collection you can email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com and we will write a post about it.

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Cosmo the Space Dog in Guardians of the Galaxy

It has been a little while since we added a new character to our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide, but it is never to late to expand our GOTG knowledge. So in today's post we look at Cosmo the Space Dog.

We see him in the Guardians of the Galaxy film as part of the Collectors menagerie. Then again in the post credit scene at the end of the film, he licks the Collectors face. You might be wondering what role has he played on the Marvel Comic Universe, hopefully this helps put the final pieces in your GOTG puzzle.

About Cosmo the Space Dog
Cosmo was a former Soviet Space Program test animal, who was launched into Earth's orbit. Sometime in the 1960's he arrived in Knowhere, became mutated and took over as the stations security chief. Cosmo has the power of telekinesis and telepathy.

First Appearance
Cosmo first appears in Nova Vol. 4 #8, in the issue Nova ends up in the Rip a place where space-time collapses at the end of the universe where the laws of physics don't apply. While there he meets Suspensor, of the Luminals. She suddenly turns into a zombie and Nova accidentally kills her. He then must flee from the other members of the Luminals at which point, out of nowhere, he sees a dog in a space suit approaching him. After petting him Nova learns that it is a high-grade telepath named Cosmo, who can even hear Worldmind. Through a telepathic connection he learns he is on  Knowhere, a city right inside the severed head of a giant Celestial. 

In Guardians of the Galaxy
Cosmo appears in a cell as part of the Collectors collection ( I've been waiting to write that), he is freed after the infinity gem explodes.
Cosmo appears again at the end of the film, post credits, he licks the Collectors face. 

So there is another GOTG character you can hunt down to add to your first appearance collection.
We will continue the guide when GOTG 2 comes out. Until then true believers read about all the other great comic related news here at Comic Book Hunter and Gatherers.

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Carina in Guardians of the Galaxy

If you saw the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Carina is the pink skinned girl who works for the Collector. If you didn't see the movie what have you been living under a rock, get to the theater today then come back and read this post.

Known in Marvel Comics as Carina Walters, Carina made her first appearance in Avengers #167, an awesome Avengers/Guardians of the Galaxy cross-over issue. The issue is must have for Marvel movie fans as it is the first meeting of the two super teams. It be hunted down and added to your collection for as little as $5.00, with a CGC high grade costing about $200. Well worth it for this momentous issue which will surely come into play as the Marvel movies continue to connect to each other.

About Carina
Carina was sent by the Collector to spy on Michael Korvac and turn on him in a moment of weakness. She soon falls in love with Korvac. While during a battle against the Avengers Korvac realizes that she is not helping him, so he kills himself instead of going on with the fight. Carina becomes enraged and battles the Avengers herself.

First Appearance

The Avengers investigate a gigantic space station in Earth-orbit. Aboard, they find the Guardians of the Galaxy, who have travelled back to the 20th century to stop Michael Korvac from changing their past. While the two teams are on the ship the Wasp, Hank Pym and Starfox easily defeat the Porcupine during a fashion show. During the show Korvac meets Corina and transports her away.
The story is written by Jim Shooter with art by the great George Perez.

In Guardians of the Galaxy 
Carina first appeared in Thor: The Dark World as the Collectors assistant, played by Ophelia Lovibond. In Guardians of the Galaxy she is seen in the Collectors menagerie and attempts to steal the Infinity Stone from him. 

I strongly recommend going out, hunting down Avengers #167 and buying it now. Not only another important issue in the Guardians of the Galaxy characters collection but the first crossover between the Avengers and Guardians. What are you waiting for?


Learn about all the characters in our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide.

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Adam Warlocks Cocoon in Guardians of the Galaxy

The comic book community has been abuzz with some of the clues to future characters found within the Collectors menagerie. One of the big ones is Adam Warlocks cocoon. Seen in the background in a container (see above photo)
The cocoon made its first appearance in Fantastic Four #67, it would later hatch in the issue and Him would emerge. Him would later become Marvel hero Adam Warlock. Confused, you are not alone. We wil make it much clearer in a future post, this one is about the cocoon only.

First Appearance

Alicia is lost in Lock 41, while there she comes face to face with the cocoon of Him, the artificial being asks for her help. The Fantastic Four rescue Alicia before Him full hatches and passes judgment on his creators, which he destroys upon his full emergence from the cocoon.
The issue was released in October 1967, written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby. You can add a high CGC graded copy for about $700 and an ungraded issue in a lesser condition for $30. This issue comes from the Lee/Kirby duos when they were hitting their full stride.

Okay so if you have some time go to a convention this weekend and buy this issue and all the other characters that appear in GOTG, you can find more information in our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide

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Howard the Duck in Guardians of the Galaxy

If you didn't see Guardians of the Galaxy yet, what were you doing the last four day. If you didn't see Howard the Duck in the movie, you didn't stay till the end, always stay to the end of the credits during a Marvel movie, ALWAYS!

The end of the movie has a scene between Howard the Duck and The Collector. Earlier n the movie if you were playing really close attention you would have noticed Howard in a cell in the background of the Collectors room.

For this of you that don't know anything about Howard the Duck, you will when you finish reading this post. We don't only hunt here at CBH&G we also educate.

About Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck comes from  a planet in another dimension called Duck World. On this planet the dominant species are Ducks, other then that the planet is very similar to Earth. Howard is the oldest son of Dave and Dottie. You can find out more on Marvel Comics homepage

From Howard the Duck Movie, circa 1987

First Appearance
Howard the Duck made his first appearance in Adventure into Fear #19. Written by Steve Gerber with art by Sal Trapani. In the issue,  Thog's an out-worldly demon is planning to collide different realms. Thog is confronted by a multi-generational Army led by Korrek, Jennifer Kale, Dakimh, the Man-Thing and for the first time ever, Howard the Duck.
This first appearance will cost you about $800 for a high CGC graded copy or starting at $25 for ungraded. It really is an interesting issue to have in your collection.

In Guardians of the Galaxy

Even though Howard the Duck starred in the biggest Marvel based movie flop which was released in 1987, they still decided to use him as part of the post-credit scene. After the credits the Collector is sitting in the ruins of his collection with Cosmo the Dog, when Howard the Duck makes a snide remark. Both Cosmo and Howard can be seen earlier in the movie locked up as part of the Collectors menagerie. A funny way to end a movie that was very funny. Howard the Duck was voiced by Seth Green.

Time to go get a another first appearance, so,what are you waiting for Adventure into Fear#19 is waiting for you.


Check out the rest of the characters Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide it should help clear up any confusion you may have had about the movie.

No raccoons or tree creatures were harmed in the making of this post.

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The Collector in Guardians of the Galaxy

Continuing our look at the first appearances of characters that are in Guardians of the Galaxy ( view Ronan the Accuser and Rocket Raccoon) we will look at The Collectors first appearance in Avengers #28. So yesterday you went out and hunted down a copy of Fantastic Four # 65, now you can go hunt this Avengers issue.

Avengers # 28 will cost you less then $50 ungraded, high CGC graded will be about $400. Cover art is by Jack Kirby, story by Stan Lee. The Collector will surely appear in future Marvel movies so like we said go out and get this issue quick.

About the Collector

The Collectors real name is Taneleer Tivan, he is one of the Elders of the Universe. He is very powerful and can wield the Power Primordial. Although at first he took the appearance of an old human, his true form is a powerful alien. After losing his family The Collector decided to take up a hobby, so he began collecting interesting artifacts and life forms from around the universe. This became an obsession, he starting collected anything he considered rare or valuable often just for the sake of collecting. His collection contains a wide variety of rare or unique items. (Basically he is a hunter of things, like all of us.)

First Appearance
In Avengers #28 The Collector captures the Wasp and the Beetle. Led by Henry Pym as Giant-Man they battle the Collector in his lair. They rescue the Wasp but the Collector escapes with the Beetle using a time machine. 

In Guardians of the Galaxy
The Collector has already appeared at the end of Thor: The Dark World, he will apparently be collecting the five gems needed to power the Infinity Gauntlet for Thanos. He is again played by Benicio del Toro. In Guardians of the Galaxy the Collector will continue his pursuit of the infinity stones.

Now put your laptop down and get out there to find a copy of Avengers #28, you will be collecting the Collector.

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