I get the feeling like this book is trying very hard to be two things. The art style makes me think that this series is aimed towards younger readers. While uses of phrases like "Here comes the boom!" for weapon sound effects and Rocket announcing he will escape jail via "prison break montage" leaves a distinct Deadpool impression.

Leaving aside the fact that I'm not the biggest fan of Deadpool, I'm not sure the combination of those two elements is something that needed to be done in comics. Reading [b:Legendary Star-Lord, Volume 1: Face It, I Rule|23017960|Legendary Star-Lord, Volume 1 Face It, I Rule|Sam Humphries|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1416773958s/23017960.jpg|42587509], I had trouble with generally trying to place it in connection with the regular Guardians series. I don't have that problem here, because I just can't connect the Rocket presented here with the Rocket from the regular series.

I like the character. But I like him better when he's handled more seriously. And yes, I realize the irony in saying that when discussing a talking raccoon and his tree-man bodyguard.