First comic book appearance of ash 1993 movie, following 1981 evil dead, this comic predates the 1993 movie, 210 total graded copies. 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. See more ideas about dave stevens, comic art and comic artist. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer. Anyone who watched the early 80s tv series the greatest american hero will understand the basic philosophy underlying the rocketeer. The rocketeer went on to star in his own comic book series, and in 1991 would become a wellreceived. The character first appeared in the back pages of starslayer, an independently produced comic book series from southern californias pacific.
The rocketeer, american comic strip character created by writer and artist dave stevens in 1982. Into the spiderverse has like miles cemented her as a marvel mainstay character. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. This is just an ad for the rocketeer comic which would premier in issues two and three of. The galaxy is in danger and in need of his help in finding some lost amulets which contain great sources of power in an untitled story.
With an adaptation announced, fans will be looking for valuable editions of the books but there was a comic first appearance too. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams a superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Mouseplanet the return of the rocketeer by jim korkis. Also, missing man, another offbeat hero from marvel legend steve ditko, battles the queen bee. The graphic novel upon which the movie is based hit comic book stores around the same time that the greatest american hero made his first tv appearance. The first comic book featuring the rocketeer was released in 1982. 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. Popular bookscharacters with very few cgc copies comics. List of key comic book character first appearances. The character had its genesis in a backup story in starslayer, a fantasy comic by independent publisher pacific comics. In june 1938 dc comics introduced superman, the character who truly launched the superhero genre. Get the best deals on rocketeer bronze age comics 1970 1983.
The retro, rocketfueled superhero strikes a pose atop a building in this new premier collection resin statue. The rocketeer is a fictional character created by writerillustrator dave stevens. Nine years after his first appearance, the rocketeer soared into the mainstream when he appeared on movie screens everywhere courtesy of. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer comic series by dave stevens including front and back covers, publishers. Drawing on the commando cody movie serials of the 1950s and pulp novels of the. Decades after the character was created and took to the skies for the first time, i still love the rocketeer. Her appearance in the oscarwinning animated film, spiderman. Superpowers may be granted, but true heroism comes from. He was most famous for creating the rocketeer comic book and film. 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. Comic strips first developed in europe before they began appearing in the united states in the late 19th century. First appearance of the rocketeer 1991 disney movie, 395 total cgc graded copies.
Published in august 1978, it led to a 14issue spinoff series for eclipse. Audiences were first introduced to the rocketeer in the second issue of the pacific comics series starslayer, which itself was created by mike grell. Idw to launch a new rocketeer series, rocketeer reborn. Rocketeer reborn cancelled by idw before publication, will. The seventh rocketeer comic book story cliffs new york adventure, which, following the nod to doc savage, borrowed characters from the shadow stalled out in 1989 and wasnt finished until seven years later at dark horse comics five years after the release of the rocketeer film. Slow fade of an endangered species by don mcgregor and paul gulacy. Ign listed the rocketeer as the 76th greatest comic book character, stating that the. The justice league is unique among comic book teams in that the members are not based all in proximity to each other. If youve seen the movie, youll find that dave stevens rocketeer, being the inspiration, is edgier and darker than the disney film. A year ago this month comic books from february 2019. A monthly anthology of sunday newspaper strips debuted in 1934, and this is acknowledged as the precursor to the conventional comic book. The first appearance of gwen stacy as spiderwoman aka spidergwen aka ghostspider is a big book. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Make offer marvel comic book guardians of the galaxy marvel presents 7.
Rocketeer bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. Created by writerartist dave stevens, the character first appeared in 1982. For members to get together regularly, there has to be a faster way to travel, because not everyone has a jet. The rocketeer animated series for disney junior reveals cast, trailer disneys dormant film franchise, the rocketeer, will be revived as an animated. Jason inmanss first comic book series with cowriter ashley victoria robinson and artist ben matsuya, jupiter jet, is available for preorder now, and will be available in comic shops and digital.
See more ideas about dave stevens, comic books art and comic art. This scholastic hc is an adaptation of the books in comic form. Both stories did well in comicbook form, but long before the first tale had been. Dave stevens rocketeer movie 3d 52page color comic still in unopened cello bag with fullcolor illustrated card back featuring art by neal adams, plus a pair of rocketeerstyled silver 3d glasses, and a audio cassette with the same adams art. The rocketeer animated series for disney junior reveals. The rocketeer is the secret identity of cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly. For those not familiar with the comic book series or the disney film, it is a story.
The character first appeared in 1982 and is a homage to the saturday matinee serial heroes of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. He was the first to win comiccon internationals russ manning most promising newcomer award in 1982, and received both an inkpot award and the kirby award for best graphic a dave lee. Eclipse published one of the first original graphic novels, and the first to be sold through the new direct market of comicbook stories, sabre.
But please look at the pictures closely to make sure there isnt something wrong. The very first appearance was in issue one of mike grells starslayer by pacific comic. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. During that period, stevens started a new rocketeer adventure at comico comics. Comic book artistscomic artistcomic books artcomic.
Cliffs first appearance as the media labeled rocketeer instantly triggers a manhunt for him, bringing everyone he knows and loves in danger. See more ideas about comic art, pulp fiction and comic books art. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens idw. It was to have been a new comic book revival for the character. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Buried in the last pages of another comic, the response was so overwhelming that the rocketeer soon had his own comic and quickly became a star in his own right.
The rocketeer is of course based off the 1980s comic book by dave stevens. The character first appeared in 1982 and is a homage to the saturday. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Based on his appearance in the classic disney film, this approximately 11inch statue is limited to only 3,000 numbered pieces and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a fullcolor box. The original rocketeer story appeared in starslayer no.
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