The book also suffers from simply having too many cooks in the kitchen, featuring two artists and three different inkers. Nick Bradshaw and Michael Oeming are both fine artists, but their styles are so decidedly different that the transition between them is noticeable and a bit distracting. Justin Ponser provides the only constant, his color work consistent in keeping the overall tone intact.
Guardians of the Galaxy #17 is a brisk read that ultimately does nothing save for reuniting the titular team, a necessary yet no less plodding outing. With teases of a Spartax revolt and an unknown role for Venom, things are sure to turn around, but for now the Guardians story most worth investing in is likely on the silver screen. Jeff is a writer for IGN. He can make the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, probably. Follow him on Twitter and IGN.