Publishers / Marvel / Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) / #7
7December 1990
$1.00; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

Guardians of the Galaxy #7

Marvel · December 1990 · on sale 1990-10-16

First appearance: Malevolence1 variant
Buy it now on eBay ›Graded copies ›
How to read this file
  • Every claim on this page traces to a public bibliographic record; the sources are listed at the bottom of the file.
  • A first-appearance badge means this is the earliest non-flashback appearance on record in this database.
  • Buy links are eBay affiliate links. They never change what the record says.

Identification plate

Series
Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel, 1990 series)
Issue
#7
Publication date
December 1990
Key date
1990-12-00
On-sale date
1990-10-16
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.00; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Match the book in your hand against this plate before paying an edition-specific price.

Why this issue matters

First appearance of Malevolence - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0She's No Lady--She's Malevolence!cover1pencils: Jim Valentino; inks: George Pérez; colors: Mark ChiarelloVance Astro, Charlie-27, Malevolence First, Martinex, Nikki, Aleta Ogord, Stakar Ogord, Starhawk, Martinex T'Naga, Yondu Udonta, Yondu
1That's No Lady That's Malevolence!comic story13.5script: Jim Valentino; pencils: Jim Valentino; inks: Steve Montano; colors: Evelyn Stein; letters: Kenny LopezVance Astro, Charlie-27, Malevolence First, Martinex, Nikki, Aleta Ogord, Stakar Ogord, Starhawk, Martinex T'Naga, Yondu Udonta, Yondu
2The Secret of Knowledge!comic story8.5script: Jim Valentino; pencils: Jim Valentino; inks: Steve Montano; colors: Evelyn Stein; letters: Kenny LopezGuardians of the Galaxy [Starhawk (origin); Martinex; Aleta; Vance Astro]; Ogord; Hawk-God; Tara; Sita; John; Valkyrie; New Warriors [Namorita; Speedball; Nova [Richard Rider]; Firestar; Marvel Boy [Vance Astrovik]] (cameo)
3-letters page1pencils: Jim Valentino

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; barcode 07148601318112

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino #1
ISBN 978-0785184201		2014On eBay ›
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-302-90439-5		2017On eBay ›
Homecoming
ISBN 978-1-302-96518-1		2025On eBay ›

Reading the story costs a fraction of owning the issue. Both routes are on every file.

Before you buy

  • Confirm the UPC box: a publisher mark instead of a barcode means direct edition, a barcode means newsstand.
  • Glossy covers of this era show edge chipping easily. Check black edges closely in the photos.
  • Check the staples and centerfold; heavily read anniversary and key issues loosen there first.

Series context

‹ #67 of 62#8 ›

Sources

Found an error in this file? corrections@comicrecord.com