Thor continues his journey with the Guardians of the Galaxy in Thor: Love And Thunder, though their association doesn't seem destined to last. Although the cosmic team doesn't seem eager to add any new , there are still a number of Marvel Universe characters from Guardians of the Galaxy comics that have yet to appear in the MCU, including some major players.
The Guardians of the Galaxy have had an ever-evolving roster in Marvel Comics since their debut in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 back in 1969. While some of the classic of the original team have found their way into the MCU, some of the best Guardians of the Galaxy comics characters have yet to appear, including many modern additions to the team like Nova and Angela.
Moondragon
Moondragon ed the team in 2009, becoming one of the few modern of the team yet to appear in live-action. Her deep connection to major characters like Quasar and Adam Warlock makes her one of the best Guardians of the Galaxy characters ever, and a natural fit for a film adaptation.
A powerful telepath, she played a role both in the care of the Mind Gem and in the control of the powers of Genis-Vell. While the Mind Stone is no longer part of the MCU, Genis-Vell, one of the most powerful versions of Captain Marvel, likely will be.
Major Victory
Major Victory, or Vance Astro as he is sometimes known, is one of the earliest of the team. His role in the origin of the first squad in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 makes him one of the best Guardians of the Galaxy characters who has yet to make an appearance in the film franchise.
A powerful mutant capable of generating concussive blasts, he has taken major forms over the years in the comics. He was later part of the modern team and could conceivably appear in the future if there is a major change in the roster of the squad.
Quasar
Quasar is one of the most powerful cosmic characters in the Marvel Universe thanks to his use of the Quantum Bands. His strong ties to Moondragon and the greater cosmic tapestry of the Marvel Universe make him a notable missing character from the MCU.
However, Quasar may not be far off. His Quantum Bands could actually be the mysterious bracelet in the possession of Kamala Khan in the Ms. Marvel series, leading her to her ultimate meeting with Captain Marvel in the sequel, The Marvels.
Cosmic Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider is one of the most notable Marvel Comics characters not yet in the MCU in any form, but his best bet might be as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is an alternate version of Frank Castle who became an interstellar spirit of vengeance, making him a great character to explore in the cinematic universe.
Cosmic Ghost Rider s the team in the aftermath of the 2018 Infinity Warps crossover event, and his quest for justice made him an enemy of many different Marvel cosmic entities, including the Shi'ar Empire, who also don't have MCU versions yet.
Beta Ray Bill
Beta Ray Bill is an alien warrior worthy to wield Mjolnir, and that not only makes him one of the best Guardians of the Galaxy characters still not in the MCU, but one of the best Thor characters from the comics yet to crossover into live-action as well.
Beta Ray Bill has been teased back in Thor: Ragnarok, but his importance to the legacy of Thor and his hip in the modern Guardians of the Galaxy makes his absence all the more conspicuous the further the MCU goes.
Kitty Pryde
Kitty Pryde is a major pillar of the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe, so her absence so far from the MCU isn't a surprise. But her whirlwind romance with Star-Lord and leadership of the Guardians of the Galaxy make her one of their best characters who hasn't made the transition to live-action.
One of the most powerful X-Men, Kitty Pryde spent a big chunk of time in the 2010s off-world with the Guardians. During this time, she encountered the Black Vortex, which amplified her ability to phase through matter to cosmic levels.
Nova
Nova is rumored to be coming to the MCU in either an movie or streaming series, but his strong ties to the Guardians of the Galaxy and specifically the world of Xandar make him one of the best and most important characters still not on the big screen.
Nova is a member of the Nova Corps, featured in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and possibly wiped out by Thanos. Richard Rider became the last living member of the Corps in the comics, something that will likely happen in the movies eventually as well.
Phyla-Vell
Phyla-Vell is the daughter of Mar-Vell, the first Captain Marvel, and she has held the title as well in the comics. She played a key role in the massive Annihilation crossover event in the early 2000s, a storyline likely to be adapted in the MCU.
She has strong ties to many cosmic characters from the comics including Quasar and her brother, Genis-Vell. With the expansion of the multiverse in the film franchise, it's likely she appears in some form as she's actually the product of an alternate reality her brother created.
Blackjack O'Hare
Blackjack O'Hare is a mercenary hare-type alien and in some ways the inverse of Rocket Racoon in the comics. He has been both a key ally and a foe of Rocket, making him one of the best Guardians of the Galaxy characters still not in the MCU.
Blackjack first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #271 and has played a sporadic role in the story of Rocket Racoon ever since. He would be a fantastic foil for Rocket, especially as Rocket continues his evolution into a selfless hero.
Angela
Angela is a character that makes more and more sense in the MCU as Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy come closer together. She's the long-lost sister of Thor, once trapped in the afterlife, and she ed the Guardians after she was freed in the 2010s.
She doesn't seem to be on the table in the MCU, though the story of Thor: Love And Thunder could lead to her. But her role as a cosmic and mystical powerhouse with major connections to key characters and concepts in the Marvel Universe makes her an important character yet to appear in live-action.
