The rocketeer at war trade paperback graphic novel idw publishing comic book. 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. Be the first to ask a question about the rocketeer at war. Mar 23, 2016 guggenheim and bullock cant keep up with a classic, and try as they may it doesnt hold a candle to the pulp glory that is the rocketeer. 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. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The lady he saves signs the footprints as rocketeer. Values of rocketeer at war, the comics price guide. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer comic series by dave stevens including front and back covers, publishers and release dates. 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. Drawing on the commando cody movie serials of the 1950s and pulp novels of the.
There are conflicting accounts of whether this scene was filmed, but it did wind up in the comic book adaptation of the film. Aug 01, 2016 the rocketeers only failure was poor timing. This is one of the few action hero comic books on the market today that is appropriate for all ages. The rocketeer adventures continued where dave stevens original masterpiece left off, creating for the first time new stories involving the ace stunt pilot cliff secord, akathe rocketeer. Kurt busiek, darwyn cooke, dave gibbons, marc guggenheim, walter simonson, bruce timm, stan. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published. Based on the comic book of the same name by dave stevens, the rocketeer first premiered in 1991. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Secord, also known as the rocketeer, has been thrust full throttle into the heat of battle, andwith or without his jet packhe will depend on.
As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff. But can even the jetpacked marvel defeat the combined might of the axis powers and their diabolical project bedlam. Jd dillard, director of sleight and true korean war story devotion, has expressed interest in doing a sequel to the rocketeer, which is now moving forward. Armed with her cool new gear and secret identity, kit takes to the skies to protect her town of hughesville and its residents. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window more world war ii is in full swing and both the axis and allies are hard at work developing new technology that could turn the. The rocketeer, walt disney pictures breathless art moderne valentine to oldfashioned, gollygee, whizbang saturday matinees, is designed to soar from one highoctane technical marvel to. 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. As an added bonus, there is also a pullout poster and part one. Jun 28, 2016 the rocketeer dons his helmet and soars into action to foil the nazis plans to destroy new york city. 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. 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. The rocketeers only failure was poor timing polygon. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war comic. However, marc guggenheim and dave bullock sacrifice the flow of the story in order to introduce the characters and provide the separate plot points.
Now a soldier in the united states army, the rocketeer faces his deadliest challenge yet in the nazi plan to take over the world known as project bedlam. Source the rocketeer is a 1991 film period superhero adventure film distributed by walt disney pictures in the usa, and by touchstone pictures internationally and based on the character of the same name created by comic book writerartist dave stevens, who also served as a coproducer. Now a soldier in the united states army, the rocketeer faces his deadliest challenge. As this was many years before comic book movies dominated the box office consistently, the movie. 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. 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. The rocketeer is a character i particularly like, but that i feel has been mishandled here. 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. After a slight break, idw is finally back with a new original 4 issue rocketeer comic book series from writers marc guggenheim and dave bullock titled the rocketeer at war. The rocketeer at war is a comic book series by idw publishing. Find out in the thrilling finale ofthe rocketeer at war. Browse issues from the comic book series, the rocketeer at war, from idw publishing. The rocketeer is a disney junior animated series based on the film and the comic book of the same name.
However, many of the characters are not given enough time for us to really get to know them, let alone connect with them. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures. Cliffs new york adventure are collected for the first time as a deluxe, oversized volume. The rocketeer, american comic strip character created by writer and artist dave stevens in 1982. During world war ii comics dealing with war and crime found many readers among soldiers stationed abroad, and in the 1950s comic books were blamed for. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war. The rocketeer dons his helmet and soars into action to foil the nazis plans to destroy new york city. The rocketeer sequel reportedly in active development at. Dave stevens original book so masterfully combines the glory of the pulp era and compiles it into one big love letter to the 30s and 40s. Nov 16, 2015 the rocketeer is a game based on the 1991 movie, which in turn is based on a comic book series featuring a jetpackwearing superhero in the late 30s around and during world war ii. This is because the story is very disjointed, jumping from scene to scene.
A fun retro story, pitting our dave stevens hero against the nazis. We got this covered can report that disney is once again hoping to remake 1991s the rocketeer, either as a new movie or a disney plus project. 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. This is the best comic book movie i could be watching on the evening of friday, may 1, because its the best comic book movie i could be watching at any time. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Mar 8, 2019 a board dedicated to one of my all time favorite superheroes see more ideas about comic art, comic books art and comics.
What is your rocketeer at war, the comic book worth. With just his his jet pack and his witsand help from his lovely girlfriend betty based on bettie page, whos joined the uso. Ive lost all objectivity where this wonderful piece of work is concerned. Secord, also known as the rocketeer, has been thrust full throttle into the heat of battle, andwith or without his jet packhe will depend on his wits and daring if he is to survive. Somehow feeling rushed and overly long at the same time, with sloppy artwork, and a weak story, this issue left me feeling disappointed in idw and worried for the future of the rocketeer series. The official movie adaptation david, peter, russ heath on.
As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff secord the rocketeer. Sevenyearold kit secord learns she is secretly next in line to become the rocketeer, a rocketpack wearing superhero who can fly. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for.
Along with hollywood horror, the rocketeer at war is the very best nondave stevens rocketeer comic series. Theres a lot to love, especially for fans of the era. This oversized deluxe edition collects 24 stories by some of the most talented creators in comics including. Rocketeer copper age comics 19841991 for sale ebay. The character had its genesis in a backup story in starslayer, a fantasy comic by independent publisher pacific comics. Find the value of the idw comic rocketeer at war miniseries. Disney released the rocketeer in 1991 and the audience. The rocketeer rescues a lady from falling, then lands in wet cement outside the theater, leaving his footprints in the cement before taking off again. Disney reportedly planning to remake the rocketeer.
As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff secord. Read the rocketeer at war comic online free and high quality. If youve seen the movie, youll find that dave stevens rocketeer, being the inspiration, is edgier and darker than the disney film. The rocketeer at war 2015 present from idw publishing.
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