Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 4 #3B (Marvel Comics 2015)

This issue of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 4 #3B combines Brian Michael Bendis’s core Marvel Comics script with Fred Hembeck’s exclusive 1-for-10 retailer incentive variant cover, framing a critical turning point when Gamora rejoins the squad after an unexplained eight-month absence.

Technical Specifications

• Publisher: Marvel Comics (2015)
• Length & Format: 28 pages, standard American single-issue layout, full color
• Content Rating: Rated T
• Creative Contributors: Writing by Brian Michael Bendis, interior art by Valerio Schiti, cover art by Fred Hembeck

Inside, Bendis builds the narrative around the operational and emotional recalibration that follows Gamora’s return, using her time away to test established team hierarchies and combat readiness. Schiti structures the sequences to alternate between grounded character interactions and wide-angle cosmic set pieces, maintaining continuity with the broader Galactic Guard roster. The retailer incentive cover qualifies through a store-specific minimum-order threshold, producing a tighter print run than standard direct-market distributions and preserving long-term scarcity for volume comprehensives. Buyers evaluating this printing should confirm the upper-right barcode block carries the variant imprint notation and verify that the cover illustration matches Hembeck’s attributed style. Physical dimensions, staple binding, and editorial sequencing align with contemporary US publication standards, ensuring straightforward organization within existing collector boxes or poly sleeves.