His mother murdered by aliens, Peter Quill wanted revenge and his only goal was to get out into space to see it through. The early Star-Lord adventures were darker in tone than what we see today. They also had some great covers by top illustrators. Here they are as originally published, and new versions as Star-Lord magazine.
Marvel Preview No. 4 Cover by Gray Morrow
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Final design.
Marvel Preview No. 11 Cover by Ken Barr
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Final design.
Marvel Preview No. 14 Cover by Jim Starlin
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Final design.
Marvel Preview No. 15 Cover by Joe Jusko
As published. If you can supply a high-res scan of the original art, I’d be grateful. Please contact me.
Marvel Super Special No. 10 Cover by Earl Norem
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Final design.
Marvel Preview No. 18 Cover by Bob Larkin
As published.
Scan from Heritage Auctions.
Final design.
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