If there’s one film that I can’t wait to go see this weekend, it’s The Guardians Of The Galaxy. It’s a comic book film with heart, action and it happens to be plenty of fun. And even as a massive comic book fan, it’s the kind of film that is staffed with characters that barely anyone has heard of. That’s what this weeks video is for, so consider this a primer to get you ready.
Much like most of Marvel from the early decades, the origins of Groot and Rocket Raccoon were off the wall. Rocket was originally a warden/pet/sheriff of an insane asylum planet prison before getting a few adventures, and then he was quietly put away until 2006 when he resurfaced along with the other Guardians during the Annihilation Wave event.
Comics were weird back then. Groot also had a strange origin, starting out as a monster of the week that was used to sell comics, before he was also rejiggered for the cosmic line of Marvel comics. Fun fact: Groot is actually capable of saying more than his trademark “I AM GROOT” catchphrase, provided that you can understand the various ways in which he speaks. Most beings just simply aren’t sophisticated enough to grasp what he happens to be saying. Also, Rocket Raccoon’s catchphrase is “Blam! I murdered you!”.
For reals.
The Guardians Of The Galaxy movie is finally out this week. In case you missed it, here’s part 1 of our character round-up, to get you psyched up for the movie.
Last Updated: July 29, 2014
Mark Vincer
July 29, 2014 at 15:21
CAN. NOT. WAIT
Mark Vincer
July 29, 2014 at 15:21
CAN. NOT. WAIT
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 15:25
They now made a TMNT movie as well (judgement reserved) a Battletoad movie would be awesome next
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 15:37
Yeah, not sure on TMNT hey… Go watch GOTG!
The D
July 29, 2014 at 15:38
Pffffffffft, Street Sharks for life pal.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 15:41
LOL!
Viking Of Science
July 29, 2014 at 15:41
Leave my late 80’s / Early 90’s Adventure cartoons alone!
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 15:25
They now made a TMNT movie as well (judgement reserved) a Battletoad movie would be awesome next
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 15:37
Yeah, not sure on TMNT hey… Go watch GOTG!
The D
July 29, 2014 at 15:38
Pffffffffft, Street Sharks for life pal.
Hammersteyn
July 29, 2014 at 15:41
LOL!
Viking Of Science
July 29, 2014 at 15:41
Leave my late 80’s / Early 90’s Adventure cartoons alone!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 15:28
I heart these videos.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 29, 2014 at 15:28
I heart these videos.
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 15:37
It is so damn good people! You will LOVE IT!
Rince&pop
July 29, 2014 at 15:37
It is so damn good people! You will LOVE IT!
Kervyn Cloete
July 29, 2014 at 16:17
GO WATCH THIS MOVIE NOW!! Yes, it only opens on Friday, but it’s SOOOOO damn good, that you can just go sit in the cinemas now already and eagerly wait in anticipation!
Kervyn Cloete
July 29, 2014 at 16:17
GO WATCH THIS MOVIE NOW!! Yes, it only opens on Friday, but it’s SOOOOO damn good, that you can just go sit in the cinemas now already and eagerly wait in anticipation!
Gavin Mannion
July 30, 2014 at 08:29
I can’t wait to watch this movie…
Not sold on the rat though…
Gavin Mannion
July 30, 2014 at 08:29
I can’t wait to watch this movie…
Not sold on the rat though…