On the last day of 2013, Marvel posted the first official picture for Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as the first official plot synopsis. No word yet on the first trailer. Take a look.

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I’m…conflicted. I don’t really like the sound of that synopsis, and not just in the ways it flouts comic book continuity. That doesn’t matter to me all that much anymore. What bugs me is that this film sounds like an origin story, of how Quill and the Guardians get together. I wasn’t expecting that…and I don’t think I like it. I was hoping Guardians would be like Serenity, where the crew is already together and are quickly introduced. Most people didn’t watch the TV show, but a ton of people went to see the movie. And Serenity easily introduced the entire cast with ease and aplomb. Why couldn’t Guardians do that too?

But I’m nit-picking, and I don’t want to do that. I’m just being honest. I have total faith in Marvel and the people behind Guardians. It’s going to be great! (I hope…)