Best Story Ever? Depends on Who's Telling It
To perfectly coincide with the release of a Guardians of the Galaxy film, Marvel put out a digital-only, infinite comic featuring Marvel's favorite interstellar anti-heroes. The concept of Rocket Raccoon and Peter "Starlord" Quill retelling the story of how a particularly harrowing battle went down is a great concept that is perfectly executed.
The Good
Tim Seeley crafts a fun tale. There are many perspectives balanced and the unreliable narration is a fun read because long-time fans will know the characters' natures and new readers will find just how far Starlord and Rocket will bend the truth to fit their convenience. Whether Seeley intended it or not, the prison guards offer commentary that would be fitting of a comic message board. They help suck the reader in and provide some solid laughs.
Reilly Brown's storyboards, coupled with Coello & Camagni's finishes offer a seamless and intuitively paced flow through the various perspectives while keeping the action running. All of the character designs are fabulous and the panel designs are polished, including the esoteric members who pop up to bring some great action scenes.
The Bad
While this story doesn't change the status quo, it showcases the personalities and talents of each of the Guardians. There really isn't anything bad, but some people may not enjoy the scatological humor that passes quickly.
The Verdict
Few people will balk at the jokes and everybody should enjoy the hijinks contained in this comic. Whether you are a new Guardians fan fresh from the theater or a long-time collector familiar with the winding backstories, this issue is sure to deliver an enjoyable reading experience at a reasonable price. By the end, you'll likely want to high-five someone.