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Set on Knowhere—which the Guardians recently purchased from The Collector—the story follows Mantis and Drax as they attempt to cheer up a grieving Peter Quill. Still mourning the loss of Gamora, Quill is further saddened by a story from Kraglin about how Yondu supposedly ruined Christmas for him as a child.

The special introduces Cosmo the Spacedog as a full member of the team and showcases their new ship, the Bowie . The.Guardians.of.the.Galaxy.Holiday.Special.3D....

The special features rotoscoped animated flashbacks to Peter’s childhood, inspired by the style of Ralph Bakshi. Kevin Bacon, after realizing the impact he had

Misunderstanding Earth's traditions, Mantis and Drax travel to Hollywood to kidnap Quill’s childhood hero, actor Kevin Bacon , as a Christmas "gift". actor Kevin Bacon

Quill is initially horrified by the kidnapping but eventually reconciles with the gesture. Kevin Bacon, after realizing the impact he had on Peter, performs a Christmas song for the residents of Knowhere before being returned home. Key Revelations & Lore

Studio Framestore handled the reconstruction of Knowhere, adding festive, "patched-together" decor to signify the community's efforts to rebuild.