Originally Posted by
jessecuster3
Annihilation is the begining of the "rebirth" of Cosmic" Marvel. An evil force from the Negative Zone is bent on taking over our universe, they start by destroying all of the Nova Force except one, and are bearing down on Kree, while the Siulver Surfer and the other Heralds of Galactus get involved, as well as some other "heros".
Annihilation: Conquest happens not long after Annhiliation, and involvees an alien race trying to take over Kree and the rebellion that fights it off. This is really where the Guardians become a team.
Both of these and their adjoining mini series are really well written and even funny at times, while still being very engaging. I started reading it all because I wanted to know more about the Guardians, as well. It has turned into some of my favorite Marvel comics of all time.