Guarding the Globe Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 + Extras – Overview
Short Description
“Guarding the Globe” Vol. 1 & 2 is a thrilling superhero spin-off from the Invincible universe, featuring a global team of heroes battling cosmic threats, crime syndicates, and supernatural forces. Created by Image Comics, this action-packed series explores loyalty, sacrifice, and unity in a world constantly at risk.
Comic Book Title
Guarding the Globe (Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 + Extras)
Genre
Superhero, Action, Science Fiction, Drama
Publisher
Image Comics (Skybound Entertainment imprint)
Publication Years
- Volume 1: 2010–2011
- Volume 2 (also referred to as Guardians of the Globe): 2012–2013
Writer(s)
- Robert Kirkman (Concept Creator)
- Benoit Springer, Benito Cereno, and Phil Hester contributed to writing across the volumes.
Artist(s)
- Ransom Getty (Vol. 1)
- Todd Nauck (Vol. 2)
- Cover art contributions from Ryan Ottley and Whilce Portacio
Editor
- Sean Mackiewicz (Skybound editorial team)
Main Characters / Team Roster
- Brit – Team leader; indestructible and highly strategic
- Outrun – Speedster from Kenya
- Kaboomerang – Australian hero with explosive boomerangs
- El Chupacabra – Mexican vigilante with a dark past
- Yeti – Reformed monster turned hero
- Best Tiger – Mysterious and deadly marksman
- Bulletproof, Invincible, Robot, and Black Samson – Appear across arcs
The Story
“Guarding the Globe” expands the Invincible universe by introducing a diverse, international team of superheroes united under the Guardians of the Globe banner. After the fall of the original team (a satirical nod to DC’s Justice League), this new group must step up to fill the void and protect Earth from global and intergalactic threats.
In Vol. 1, the formation of the new team sees them face powerful crime networks and alien incursions while building fragile alliances. By Vol. 2, the stakes are higher, with internal conflicts, betrayals, and mysterious cosmic enemies threatening to tear the team apart from within. The Extras include character backstories, variant covers, and behind-the-scenes sketches that give deeper insight into the worldbuilding.
Notable Extras Included
- Character bios and art sketches
- Variant covers
- Creator commentary
- Expanded lore from the Invincible universe
Why You Should Read It
If you're a fan of Invincible, The Boys, or ensemble superhero epics with deep world-building, sharp humor, and thrilling combat — Guarding the Globe offers a dynamic and refreshingly global perspective on the superhero genre.
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