The legendary comics artist Jim Starlin was born in Detroit, Michigan and served in the Navy from 1969 until 1971 as a photographer’s mate.  He started working at Marvel Comics in 1972 and has been involved in the comics industry ever since.  He is best known for his science fiction-themed stories and characters and helped to create several of the characters who are currently featured in the film Guardians of the Galaxy.  A small sampling of his work can be found below.