HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY, GAMORA

Many warriors that roam the galaxy, looking for an adventure or mayhem—none have as apt a reputation as Gamora, the deadliest woman in the galaxy!




The sole survivor of a peaceful alien race called the Zen Whoberis, a young Gamora found herself adopted by the Death-loving Mad Titan, Thanos. During her adolescent years on the space station Sanctuary, she learned about the art of killing and put those skills to use during her quest to assassinate the Magus.

STRANGE TALES (1973) #180

Judgment Day!


Gamora first appeared 40 years ago this month in STRANGE TALES #180 by Jim Starlin. The woman warrior stepped out of the shadows, dagger in hand and ready to fight.















I Plan to Kill Adam Warlock!


While in a sleazy tavern on the distant planet Homeworld, Gamora made her presence known to Adam Warlock's travel companion Pip the Troll. She spoke of her mission to find Warlock in order to use him as a weapon against her adopted father's greatest enemy, the Magus.





The Deadliest Woman in the Whole Galaxy!


Gamora and Pip tracked Adam Warlock down, only to discover that he had been mind-controlled by enemy agents and trapped in the Holy Palace. Her reputation, however, preceded her and allowed the duo to acquire the information they needed.











You Meatbag!


As they got closer to their goal, more and more enemy technos appeared. Gamora and Pip threw caution to the wind and threw themselves into battle, although the troll's eagerness to help his "partner" greatly angered the deadly warrior.







Free Warlock


With all the technos accidentally knocked unconscious, Gamora and Pip had to search the entire cellblock for Adam Warlock. They finally stumbled upon him and gave him the boost he needed to short out the helmet holding his mind hostage.









Enter: The Magus!


The trio rushed to the control room to discover the identity of the villain playing puppet master to their recent troubles—the Magus! Gamora's days as an assassin-for-hire would be numbered, however, as her missions with Warlock would firmly align her on the side of good, a side she currently fights for as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy!





For Gamora's current adventures, check out GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Source: www.marvel.com