The rocketeer comic book

The rocketeer publishing history is spread out over several years with fans waiting and waiting and waiting for each installment. On june 21, 1991, disney brought joe johnstons the rocketeer comic book adaptation to the big screen. Stevens was a terrific draftsman, but not a great comic artist. The film is based upon the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer dave stevens. I have never read the original comic book and know almost nothing about it, but the definitelynotforkids comic somehow translates well to a show that is for kids. The rocketeer is a comic book series with writing and art by dave stevens. The rocketeer, american comic strip character created by writer and artist dave stevens in 1982. Drawing on the commando cody movie serials of the 1950s and pulp novels of the.

The characters genesis was inauspicious, to say the least. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The rocketeer is an american computeranimated childrens television series. Cliffs new york adventure are collected for the first time as a deluxe, oversized volume. It was debuted on disney junior and disney channel in the united states on november 8, 2019, and on november 10 on disney junior in canada. The rocketeer and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Disney juniors the rocketeer, a cgi animated series inspired by dave stevens comic book, is ready for take off on disney junior on november 8, and returning for a role in the series is billy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Well, turns out they did in one of the best superhero comic books of all time. After all, more than most comic book heroes, the rocketeer that was 1930s pilot cliff secord was personified by his creator, dave stevens. In a homage to the pulp magazines of the 1930s, a stunt pilot finds an experimental jetpack and sets up as a hero the series suffered from an erratic publishing schedule, with gaps between installments sometimes stretching for years. The character had its genesis in a backup story in starslayer, a fantasy comic by independent publisher pacific comics. The rocketeer illustration by artist chris stevens marvel and dc art by chris stevens geektyrant chris stevens is an american comic artist best known for his work for udon, a.

The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens. The rocketeer is a disney junior animated series based on the film and the comic book of the same name. For other people named dave stevens, see dave stevens disambiguation. Why disney made the rocketeer leave bettie page behind. Jun 21, 2018 on june 21, 1991, disney brought joe johnstons the rocketeer comic book adaptation to the big screen. Created by writerartist dave stevens, the character first appeared in 1982 and is a homage to the saturday matinee serial heroes from the 1930s through the 1950s. He was the first to win comiccon internationals russ manning most promising newcomer award in 1982. Dave stevens, the comic book artist and commercial illustrator who created the hero the rocketeer and was famous for his 50spinupstyle renderings of. If he survives, he will still have to escape the inventor and his agents if he wants to. Cliff secord and the rocketeer take to the skies once again as mark waid and chris samnee spin a yarn in the best tradition of dave stevens, bringing us a tale of great adventure, suspense, and humor. Jun 21, 2016 twentyfive years ago, the rocketeer hit theaters. When he discovers a jet pack hidden in a biplane, cliff straps on the rocket. With completely remastered art and coloring, dave stevens masterpiece soars off the page as it never has beforeand looks as stunningly beautiful as it always should have. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer comic series by dave stevens including front and back covers, publishers.

Jan 09, 2020 inspired by dave stevens comic book series and the fanfavorite 1991 walt disney pictures feature film from filmmaker joe johnston captain america. Dave stevens the rocketeer is held in very high regard amongst comic book or graphic novel if you prefer aficionados, so this might seem like heresy to. Dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere. In the book, cliff secord is a bit of a brash jerk, and betty is not the sweet and innocent young beauty as portrayed by jennifer connelly in the movie. If youve seen the movie, youll find that dave stevens rocketeer, being the inspiration, is edgier and darker than the disney film. Artist dave stevens was approached at a comic book convention by upstart publishing. He is most famous for creating the rocketeer comic book and film character, and for his pinup style glamour art illustrations, especially of model bettie page.

Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer comic series by dave stevens including front and back covers, publishers and release dates. Mar 30, 2008 dave stevens, the comic book artist and commercial illustrator who created the hero the rocketeer and was famous for his 50spinupstyle renderings of women, died in turlock, calif. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The topps card set consists of 11 stickers and 99 cards. Jan 11, 20 proud to release my first official comic book cover, a variant design for the rocketeer. Dave lee stevens july 29, 1955 march 11, 2008 was an american illustrator and comics artist. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved.

In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures. The rocketeer, by dave stevens, is a rollicking tribute to pulp novels and saturday morning matinee serials. The truth is, bettie page is the girl everyone wishes was next door. In fact, his depictions of her are largely credited with jumpstarting betties surge in fame decades after she quit modeling and disappeared from the public eye. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. Find out in the thrilling finale ofthe rocketeer at war. The rocketeer is a 1991 american period superhero film from walt disney pictures, produced by charles gordon, lawrence gordon, and lloyd levin, directed by joe johnston, that stars bill campbell, jennifer connelly, alan arkin, timothy dalton, paul sorvino, and tiny ron taylor.

Rocketeer scalera, in byron hamms rocketeer comic art gallery room the rocketeer by matteo scalera. The rocketeer dons his helmet and soars into action to foil the nazis plans to destroy new york city. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Rocketeer reborn comic book series cancelled by idw. Released in the wake of tim burtons batman, it was a different kind of comic book movie, an unabashed period piece from joe johnston, an. Cliff secord bill campbell is a cocky stunt pilot in love with a beautiful actress, jenny blake jennifer connelly. The rocketeer made it all the way to number 76 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. Why you should love the rocketeer, the worlds most timeless. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america.

The rocketeer animated series blasts off this november on. This alternate cover will be fairly scarce, only available in select shops in north america. Most bettie fans are familiar with dave stevens bettiebased character in the rocketeer comic book series that debuted in the 80s and inspired a 1991 movie by walt disney pictures. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your comic collection. Straight from the pages of a pulp comic from a past era, the rocketeer recreates 1930s hollywood, complete with gangsters, nazi spies, and the growth of the age of aviation. Rocketeer article about rocketeer by the free dictionary. The first avenger, the rocketeer is a delightfully charming, oldschool adventure that feels lifted straight from the torn pages of a pulpy comic book. Young pilot cliff secord stumbles on a top secret rocketpack and with the help of his mechanicmentor, peevy, he attempts to save his girl and stop the nazis as the. Based on the comic book superhero of the same name by dave stevens and the 1991 film, the series focuses on katherine kit secord, a 7yearold girl who receives the family jet. But can even the jetpacked marvel defeat the combined might of the axis powers and their diabolical project bedlam.

The movie storybook was released in 1991 by western publishing golden books. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by legendary. Brimming with style and coming across like a mix of indiana jones and captain america. Campbell even got his hair cut to match cliff secord as drawn. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. The rocketeer went on to star in his own comic book series, and in 1991 would. A list of thethe rocketeer compilations of the original comics by dave stevens including front and back cover art, dust jackets, contents, publishers, release dates and isbn numbers. Cliff secord teams up with the inventor of his jet pack to stop enemy agents from stealing the locust, an experimental plane. Sevenyearold kit secord learns she is secretly next in line to become the rocketeer, a rocketpack wearing superhero who can fly. It follows the highflying adventures of stunt pilot. As such, it couldnt have existed, at least not in the same form, before the 1980s. I always thought that the rocketeer movie, in fact, was far superior to the original comic, for more or less the exact same reasons you cited as the newer comic being superior.

Now that we have stevens comic book portrayal of the late bettie page and other inspired artists to commemorate her, she is not only remembered as an exciting, rebellious, sex symbol from the 1950s but also as a fun, adventurous, animated comic book character. Comicsalliances weekly selection of the best pinups, comic book covers, illustration and other artwork discovered during the course of the last week. The show is about kit, who is a first female rocketeer, and also the first kid rocketeer. Comic book artists comic book characters comic artist comic books art comic book layout western comics joelle cartoon girl drawing beautiful fantasy art. In a homage to the pulp magazines of the 1930s, a stunt pilot finds an experimental jetpack and sets up as a hero. Zapkapow comics comic book price guide and collection management the mars attacks trading cards, which were drawn by renowned comic book artists wally wood and bob powell and painted by legendary pulp artist norman saunders, were decidedly controversial on their release in 1962, according to john doffing, cofounder and ceo at walls 360. The rocketeer was an early beneficiary of the expansion of comic book publishers, brought on by the shift to the direct market and consequent reduction of risk for that segment of the industry.

Javier pulidoidw the fiveissue idw series would have updated the pulp hero for the 21st century. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens idw. The rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie. This is, of course, not to be confused with racketeering, which is another thing entirely. Comic book graphic novel it all began with dave stevens illustrated novel, in serial chapters, about the adventures of cliff secord ace pilot, dreamer, and daring rocketeer. Jan 01, 1985 dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere. Inspired by dave stevens comic book series and the fanfavorite 1991 walt disney pictures feature film from filmmaker joe johnston captain america. In a homage to the pulp magazines of the 1930s, a stunt pilot finds an experimental jetpack and sets up as a hero the series suffered from an erratic publishing schedule, with gaps between installments sometimes stretching for. The series suffered from an erratic publishing schedule. Sep 10, 2012 the rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie.