"Coldly Sublime, Intolerably Just!"
All comes to a head as Talon escapes from the realm of Melphisto and Malevolence but his spine is nearly shattered. The trial of Protege and the Beyonder ends with the Beyonder restored to his realm but Protege will remain in captivity. Judgement is also passed on Aleta and Stakar as they are uncoupled and each granted the power of the Hawk God. Rancor sets a plan in motion to frame Charlie-27 as she creates a perfect clone of the guardian. The Guardians are sent home where Yondu rejoins the team.
"Future History, Part I"
The Watcher recounts the history of Earth during the Martian invasion.