Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 ended with what appeared to be Star-Lord's retirement, but the MCU's replacement plans have taken a huge step forward. Peter Quill's MCU journey saw him embody the role of a swashbuckling cosmic vagabond who relinquished his Celestial heritage (and fleeting superpowers) to thwart the plans of his father, Ego. Despite embracing full humanity, Star-Lord would go on with the Guardians to become one of the universe's foremost defenders, finding power instead within his bond with his fellow Guardians.
