The Guardians of the Galaxy, are a fictional spacefaring superhero team, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Until it was discontinued due to low sales in 1983, it had an an initial roster, including fictional superhero, Groot, who first appeared in "Tales to Astonish" #13 (November 1960).
 Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning formed the team from existing and previously unrelated characters created by a variety of writers and artists, with an initial roster of Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot. 
Groot ( ) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. 
