Is An Animated Series For Guardians Of The Galaxy In The Works?

Is An Animated Series For Guardians Of The Galaxy In The Works?

Could Marvel be planning an animated series for the Guardians as their film hits cinemas next year? Senior editor Stephen Wacker seems to hint at as much..

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By CobaltPanther - Jul 08, 2013 06:07 AM EST
Source: Digital Spy



In the latest issue of the Marvel NOW! relaunched Guardians of the Galaxy series, senior editor Stephen Wacker teased in the fan-mail section of the book that discussions were happening at the Ultimate Spider-Man writing summit about a possible Guardians of the Galaxy animated series:

"Now, look, I can't officially confirm that we spent a LOT of time talking about the Guardians of the Galaxy cartoon but wouldn't that HYPOTHETICALLY… be amazing?"

"Seriously though, don't ask me about it because it totally didn't happen."


Currently in the Marvel Animated Universe there is Ultimate Spider-Man and Marvel's Avengers Assemble both featured on Disney XD. Hulk: Agents of S.M.A.S.H will also be arriving August 11th this year.

As the first feature film for the Guardians looms on the horizon, premiering an animated show in the same year would go along way in familiarizing audiences with this rag-tag team of space-Avengers, and as one of Marvel Studios riskiest moves yet, it can use all the help it can get.

The Guardians first appeared in animation form during an episode of Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and will soon be making an appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man.
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TelaVizion
TelaVizion - 7/8/2013, 7:03 AM
seems logical
TelaVizion
TelaVizion - 7/8/2013, 7:04 AM
I can just picture all the merchandise for Rocket & Groot
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 7/8/2013, 7:04 AM
How about a X-Men animated series or Fantastic Four?

More proof Marvel doesn't give 2 shits about them unless they have their film rights.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 7/8/2013, 7:15 AM
For me "Wolverine and the X-men" + "Avengers EMH" were the best comic animation series, since my favourites in the 90's "X-men TAS" + "Batman TAS" + "Spider-man TAS"

Getting my young niece into comic book characters atm, she doesn't like the new "Ultimate Spider-man" and "Avengers Assemble" animated series, yet loves the characters.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 7/8/2013, 7:16 AM
Oh and yeah i'd love to give GOTG series a try haha
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 7/8/2013, 7:38 AM
Seen the new Avengers Assemble toon yet?
You have..sorry for you.
You have not..your not missing anything.
Unless you like crap.

EMH was better,had style & was like comics.
Don't like having the Marvel Cinematic Universe shoved down our throats.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/8/2013, 8:05 AM
good way of getting your movie out there before the movie is released.
MegatronLP9
MegatronLP9 - 7/8/2013, 8:38 AM
JUST GIVE ME THE EPISODE WITH GOTG IN ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN MARVEL!!!!
Grayson7954
Grayson7954 - 7/8/2013, 8:51 AM
spideyman, why not just say everything in one post....?
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 7/8/2013, 8:57 AM
@panther
You & others HAVE TO STOP using the "it's for kids" line of defense.
It's made by adults who think they know what kids want.
They got it wrong..kids want what everyone wants & that's quality cartoons based on comic book characters.

Why do superhero cartoons have to be "joked up " now?
It's not a matter of nostalgia,it's based on being either good or bad.
Silly antics is weak shit. Crack a few jokes is fine but slapstick comedy in an action genre makes most think comic books are goofy. Shameful.
CharlieKelly
CharlieKelly - 7/8/2013, 9:02 AM
@Levi

Why would MARVEL make an X-Men or FF cartoon? Thats like free advertising for Fox's movies.
CaptainObvious
CaptainObvious - 7/8/2013, 9:46 AM
Goody! Another cartoon by Marvel that is influenced by the films instead of the comics like they are supposed to be.
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 7/8/2013, 11:11 AM
If it were up to you guys, Marvel would only be making X-Men and Spider-Man shows. There were plenty of those already. I'd much rather see them explore other properties, like GotG, Daredevil, or Defenders.
CharlieKelly
CharlieKelly - 7/8/2013, 12:08 PM
@Spidey

Spider-Man is a cash cow. Not to mention that Marvel wants to keep peace with Sony in the off chance Sony ever decides to sell Spider-Man back or at least let them team up for an Avengers movie...
gmoney0505
gmoney0505 - 7/8/2013, 12:34 PM
With how popular the Marvel Studios films are, why haven't they been successful in the animation department? Where is the Thor, Iron Man, and Cap animated features? Animated shows or at least animated features from them.

I would not mind a GOTG animated series. I dont know anything about them and that would get me invested in them. This could give me a starting point so see if I would like them at least. I am down for anything animated that is not Spider-man, Batman, and X-men.
TheBeard
TheBeard - 7/8/2013, 12:37 PM
do it
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor
StrangeBlackPantherDoctor - 7/8/2013, 1:35 PM
@Panther X
You are completely wrong. No one will complain because not one peson on the internet likes Ultimate Spider-Man, the new Avengers show, or Teen Titans Go. People loved Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice, and Avengers:EMH.
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 7/8/2013, 2:05 PM
Like The Avengers???
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 7/8/2013, 2:10 PM
Put it out this fall or next spring and It will get the kids pumped and make them recognize the name. very smart. this things a sleeper smash hit i think
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 7/8/2013, 2:10 PM
If it's like EMH, then HELL YES. If it's like USM, then HELL NO!

SN: I heard awhile back that Marvel was working on a new X-Men cartoon.
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 7/8/2013, 2:13 PM
Funny, a week ago I said that a GOTG would/could be good.
SugarYumYum
SugarYumYum - 7/8/2013, 3:27 PM
@neonkid: Exactly. I'm really glad some companies don't listen to certain vocal parts of their fanbases.

If it were up to some Nintendo fans, all they would make is Mario Galaxy and Metroid sequels.

If it were up to some Vocaloid fans, Hatsune Miku would be retired since she lost a internet poll.

If it were up to some Marvel fans, they would never push any other characters to the spotlight just rely on Hulk, Spiderman, and X-men to the end of time.

A series would do Guardians a lot of good, Cap and Thor should have solo series, and I'd like to see other properties (that don't have movies slated) be explored. A Nova series would be pretty sweet. Disney XD is a channel mostly tailored to Marvel, they need to fill it up with shows.
MCSubtext
MCSubtext - 7/8/2013, 5:51 PM
Awesome! The appearance on EMH was great, and it included Warlock! Ultimate Spider-Man is great for what it is, the Deadpool story was Hilarious! Plus they include a lot of great marvel characters, dr. Strange, spider pig, nova, iron fist...

And Loeb is the head of Marvel animation I'm pretty sure, so that explains everything. If you don't like the shows you probably don't like his writing in general!

And yea, I said spider pig!
ShogunNevets
ShogunNevets - 7/8/2013, 7:44 PM
Bring back The Spectacular Spiderman and Wolverine & the X-Men
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 7/9/2013, 12:49 AM
I'm hyped.

Rocket Raccoon!!!
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 7/9/2013, 1:03 AM
Groot smashed on HULK. Palmed him like an action figure.
Brail1975
Brail1975 - 7/9/2013, 8:56 AM
The third episode of the new Avengers cartoon was god awful in my view. Same take over body crap we have seen a million times. It felt like a filler cartoon. I loved the first two though. The second season of the Ultimate Spiderman is also bad. It seems every episode is a cameo show case episode. The first season was better by far. As far as X-Men TAS, that show was garbage in my view. If Apocalypse, Bishop or Cable were not in the episode it bored me to tears. I don’t see what people saw in that cartoon. Spiderman TAS? Dude complained too much in every episode. At times I would say just shut up and fight. In my opinion the best Comic Book toons were Fantastic Four 1967, Batman TAS, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Batman Beyond, Young Justice and Wolverine and The X-Men. These cartoons were more mature though. I have just about every cartoon on DVD. I love cartoons. I’m up for a GOTG toon. It might be cool and I’ll give it a chance.
ultimatesoldier
ultimatesoldier - 7/9/2013, 10:03 AM
spiderman 1 2002 -spiderman the new animated series 2003
Spiderman 3 2007- teh spectacular spiderman 2008
the amazing spiderman 2013-Ultimate Spider-Man 2012 animated series
Batman Begins 2004 - The batman 2004
The dark knight 2008- Brave and bold 2008
drak knight rises 2012- beware the batman 2013
Superman return 2006- The legion of superheros 2006
ultimatesoldier
ultimatesoldier - 7/9/2013, 10:11 AM
Seems to me the reason they make these animated shows and then cancel them is just to get kids to come to the movies.
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 7/9/2013, 10:15 AM
I'm open to the idea of a Guardians of the Galaxy cartoon if it's written well.

I thought the new Avengers series was starting next week. Doesn't sound like I missed much. The first two were decent for what they were, but were far below the bar of greatness set by Avengers: EMH.
cosmicman
cosmicman - 7/9/2013, 11:03 AM
Wacker's full of BS.
ETPHHM1
ETPHHM1 - 7/11/2013, 9:33 PM
i hope they show Major Vance Astro
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