The Guardians visit a planet settled by Mutants and ruled by Wolverine's descendant. The new Phoenix is created.
Characters: Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Martinex; Nikki; Vance Astro; Yondu; Starhawk; Aleta]; Replica; Giraud [Phoenix IX]; Stark; High Sister; Rancor; Shadoo; Blockade; Mind-Scan; Side-Step; Batwing; Blaster; Rhodney; Overkill [Taserface]
Script: Jim Valentino
Pencils: Jim Valentino
Inks: Steve Montano
Colors: Evelyn Stein
Letters: Ken Lopez