Minority Mindset

The Guardians of the Galaxy have had several different beginnings in the comics, so it’s good to be aware of that. Characters like Drax used to be portrayed as Earthlings, and Mantis was one of the very first members of the team. Despite these changes, there are still fantastic stories featuring the original version of the Guardians, and a few of those are listed below.

The deck team really came through, particularly after Kerry dismissed Caio, the first bosun, who I’d become friendly with. Hugo remained calm as his crew got caught up in Solène’s schemes and successfully avoided most of the personal conflicts on board. Occasionally, this affected the interior team, like with the issue involving Solène and the embargo. However, for the most part, it worked well – the deck crew consistently did their jobs. Aside from a few minor mistakes, which the captain quickly resolved, there weren’t any major problems.

Unlike most DC characters who began as comic book creations, Harley Quinn first appeared in the 1992 animated episode of Batman, “Joker’s Favor.” Originally meant for just one appearance as a contrast to the Joker, she quickly became popular with both the show’s creators and viewers, leading to her becoming a regular character. Two years later, her backstory was explored in the comic book *The Batman Adventures: Mad Love*, which revealed she was once Harleen Quinzel, a psychologist who fell in love with the Joker while interning at Arkham Asylum. After that, she became an increasingly important character within the broader DC universe.