One of the most important characters featured in Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s revival and relaunch of Guardians of the Galaxy in Marvel Comics was Mantis.
Gunn introduces Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and cast Pom Klementieff to play the unique, empathic alien, who joins the team roster.
Mantis returns alongside fellow Guardians in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and is expected to be be back for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (likely in 2020) as well.
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.