| Annihilators | |
|---|---|
 Cover ofAnnihilators 1 (May 2011) Featuring (from bottom right clockwise)Silver Surfer,Ronan the Accuser,Quasar,Beta Ray Bill andGladiator, art byAlex Garner | |
| Group publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Thanos Imperative: Devastation (Jan2011) |
| Created by | Dan Abnett Andy Lanning Miguel Angel Sepulveda |
| In-story information | |
| Member(s) | Quasar Silver Surfer Ronan the Accuser Beta Ray Bill Gladiator Ikon (Spaceknight) Cosmo |
| Annihilators | |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | (Annihilators) March – June2011 (Annihilators: Earthfall) September – December2011 |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Dan Abnett Andy Lanning |
| Penciller(s) | Annihilators Tan Eng Huat |
| Inker(s) | Annihilators Victor Olazaba |
| Creator(s) | Dan Abnett Andy Lanning Miguel Angel Sepulveda |
| Collected editions | |
| Volume 1 | ISBN 978-0-7851-6040-3 |
| Volume 2 | ISBN 0785159045 |
TheAnnihilators are a fictional team appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. They are a group of powerful space-based characters from various alien races. They act as a deterrent to galactic war.
The team first assembled inThe Thanos Imperative: Devastation one-shot (Jan 2011).[1] They starred in a four-issueeponymouslimited series,[2] with a backup featuringGroot andRocket Raccoon,[3] which was previously announced as a separate limited series.[4]
A second four-issue limited series,Annihilators: Earthfall, ran from September to December 2011.[5][6]
In August 2014, the team appeared in the original graphic novelThanos: The Infinity Revelation byJim Starlin.
After a string of galactic-level threats (theAnnihilation Wave, thePhalanx'sconquest of the Kree, theWar of Kings, and theCancerverse invasion),Cosmo tries to fulfill the dream of his deceased friend and formerGuardian of the GalaxyStar-Lord by assembling a proactive team to stop threats before the universe is in danger. He recruits the most powerful individuals he knows: the humanQuasar, theKreeRonan the Accuser, theShi'arGladiator, theKorbiniteBeta Ray Bill, andHerald of GalactusSilver Surfer. Each of them is initially resistant to the idea, but agree to join after they work together to defend Kree territory fromBlastaar.[7]
They are joined by the GaladorianSpaceknight Ikon, who needs their assistance protecting her planet from Doctor Dredd.[8] After fending offDire Wraiths[9] andImmortus,[10] they ultimately reveal Doctor Dredd to be aSkrull imposter.[11]
Later, while trying to end a conflict between two factions of theUniversal Church of Truth, the Annihilators learn of a plot to revive theMagus.[12] They travel to Earth where the resurrection is happening but are unable to prevent it due to a conflict with theAvengers, who mistake the Annihilators for an invasion force. Quasar, Ikon, andSpider-Man discover the Magus has emerged from his cocoon in the form of a young boy.[13] The Magus attempts to possess other humans on Earth,[14] but Gladiator, Quasar, Ronan, and Iron Man are able to trick him back into his cocoon. The Annihilators take custody of the cocoon.[15]
Annihilators has been collected in:
| Title | Material collected | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Annihilators | Annihilators #1–4 | 0-7851-6040-X |
| Annihilators: Earthfall | Annihilators: Earthfall #1–4 | 0-7851-5904-5 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy by Abnett & Lanning Omnibus | Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 2) #1–25;Thanos Imperative: Ignition #1;Thanos Imperative #1–6;Thanos Imperative: Devastation #1; material fromAnnihilators #1–4 andAnnihilators: Earthfall #1–4 | 978-0-7851-9834-5 |
| War of Kings Aftermath: Realm of Kings | Realm of Kings #1;Realm of Kings: Inhumans #1–5;Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #1–5;Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk #1–4;Nova (2007) #29–36;Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #20–25;Thanos Imperative #1–6,Ignition,Devastation andAnnihilators #1–4;Annihilators: Earthfall #1–4;Thanos Sourcebook; material fromI Am an Avenger #3 | 978-1-302-90447-0 |
As a second feature in this series, we'll also be getting the eagerly awaited Rocket Raccoon/Groot story.