Rocket Turns to the Dark Side in ‘Rocket Raccoon and Groot’ #1 [Preview]

Everyone's favorite spacefaring flora/fauna duo are together again in Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1, written by Skottie Young with art by Felipe Andrade. Frankly, putting them in one comic makes a lot more sense than giving them each a solo book, like Marvel did the last time everything was All-New. They're partners, after all. (And Groot only ever says that one thing.)

The preview for series, launching January 6, begins in one of those space cantinas that have been so popular since 1977, and features a cloaked Groot leading what appears to be another talking rodent/walking plant team to meet Rocket Raccoon. The big mystery is why Rocket's on a throne, and why he's wearing that oddly familiar helmet and cape.

Here's the word from Marvel:

There’s a new criminal mastermind in the galaxy, and his name is….Rocket Raccoon?! You heard right, True Believer. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT #1 – the highly anticipated new series from Eisner Award winner Skottie Young (Rocket Raccoon) and fan-favorite artist Felipe Andrade (Figment, Siege)! Everyone’s favorite spacefaring duo are back for more explosive intergalactic escapades. But just how did Rocket become the galaxy’s most wanted criminal? More importantly, why can’t he remember who he was?! Only Groot holds the secret to Rocket remembering his identity, but he’s not talking. Well he is talking, but all he’s saying is….you get the picture. Diabolical danger, madcap mysteries, and astonishing adventure await you this January in the can’t miss ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT #1!

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