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. Today, were going to be talking about the original graphic novel. Alex ross official online store prints, posters and hard covers for sale. Despite an earlier announcement, dave stevens the rocketeer will not fly into the present day after all. The rocketeer made it all the way to number 76 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. If youve seen the movie, youll find that dave stevens rocketeer, being the inspiration, is edgier and darker than the disney film. Idw cancels rocketeer reboot just weeks before release. As idws marketing director dirk wood talked about the upcoming collection of the rocketeer adventures, a figure clad in a leather jacket and a rocketeer helmet wandered in the back door of the room. Rocketeer adventures 2011 idw comic books mycomicshop.
Stevens lush figure work, particularly when rendering the female form, coupled with his elegant brush line, brought him much acclaim far beyond the confines of comic books. This may be the best comic book anthology on the market and a fitting way to keep the legacy of dave stevens alive. Comic books and video for sale comics and video games systems trade paperbacks marvel dc idw image nintendo playstation xbox. One of the most beloved comic series of all time, the rocketeer has been completely remastered and is presented here with glorious allnew coloring for the first. Travel to a galaxy far, far away and journey through star wars history. Idw is an awardwinning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in san diego, california. 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. In case you missed the last miniseries from idw cargo of doom, you can look forward to a hardcover collection. The rocketeer went on to star in his own comic book series, and in 1991 would. But idw sonic on the other hand took it a step too far by giving us nightmare fuel. Last year, upon picking up the hardcover edition of dave stevens the rocketeer, lovingly released by idw publishing, i was of two minds about the news that the company was putting out a miniseries devoted to paying tribute to the deceased stevens and his fascinating creation. Family entertainment store specializing in comic books, graphic novels, roleplaying and card games, model kits, tshirts, action figures, anime and manga.
The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens. In may 2011 idw debuted the first issue of rocketeer adventures. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures. 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 s secret identity is cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly.
The complete rocketeer by dave stevens coming from idw. 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. Rocketeer reborn cancelled by idw before publication, will. There is a deep mystery coming for our main character, but there are also two women in his life that will require just as much attention. Artists edition will be available exclusively through idw publishing and will launch at san diego comic con international on july 21, 2010. Why you should love the rocketeer, the worlds most timeless. The rocketeer focuses on cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jet pack that allows him to fly. It follows the highflying adventures of stunt pilot cliff secord and his girlfriend betty, after cliff finds a mysterious jet pack and takes to the sky. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer comic series by dave stevens including front and back covers, publishers. The studio is already set on releasing their new book revolutionaries, which will feature a team of characters from gi joe, transformers, and action man, and have plans to have star trek meet aliens in 2017. The first two issues of rocketeer adventures have been some of the most fun comics ive read all year. The upcoming comic book reboot of the rocketeer has been cancelled by publisher idw. Brand new the rocketeer comic from idw publishing never.
The first starstudded issue of the rocketeer features a gorgeous cover by alex ross, and terrific stories by john cassaday, mike allred, kurt busiek, and michael. All of dave stevens original comics collected in one book. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens idw. Solve the mystery in this graphic novel based on the timeless detective game from cartoonist auteur dash shaw. Antiidw sonic stamp by rocketeerraccoon on deviantart. Dave stevens the rocketeer artists edition artists. Created by writerillustrator dave stevens, the rocketeer superhero debuted in 1982 as a comic book homage to saturday movie matinee heroes of the 1930s and 1940s. Just once i wish there was a sonic the hedgehog comic book. The fiveissue idw series would have updated the pulp hero for the 21st century. The rocketeer cartoon news and discussion thread anime. Last year, idw had the honor of releasing the complete rocketeer saga in several editions, showcasing the work of this great artist as it was always meant to be seencompletely remastered, with nearly every page scanned directly from the originals and recolored by daves handpicked colorist. The four 2011 issues were then collected by idw and published in. And now a new anthology from idw publishing will ensure.
A list of the new rocketeer adventures series released by idw. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published. Disney continues developing a relaunch of the comic book and movie superhero the rocketeer for the big screen. See more ideas about comic art, comic books art and dave stevens. Proud to release my first official comic book cover, a variant design for the rocketeer. The rocketeer cartoon news and discussion thread thread starter sweetshop209. Now we just need idw to bump it up to an ongoing series and give some of these creative teams more than eight pages to play with. We are dedicated to making this the definitive edition, a book dave would have been proud of. Rocketeer reborn comic book series cancelled by idw. 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. The rocketeer went on to star in his own comic book series, and in 1991 would become a wellreceived major motion picture from walt disney studios.
Well, turns out they did in one of the best superhero comic books of all time. It wouldnt surprise me if idw tries to capitalize on this to do a deal with disney for an age. The original early issues of stan sakais acclaimed longrunning series, now in full color. Idw announces rocketeer oversized artists edition comic. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by. Rocketeer adventures cover by alex ross, in chris nordeens published art comic art gallery room comic book artist alex ross possesses a unique, painterly style and a true knack for covers. Coming in 2011, idws the rocketeer miniseries will be written and drawn by some of todays finest comics creators, including mike allred, kurt. Rocketeer adventures last edited by williamsburger on 020620 03. While no reason for the cancellation has been given, its possible that idw simply didnt receive enough interest or orders from comic book retailers, particularly considering the licensing fee. Sure, his storytelling got thin at times, but it also remained. Artists edition will be a mammoth 12 x 17 hardcover book printed in glorious black and white. Rocketeer reborn was planned as a 5issue miniseries with the first issue scheduled to release on 26 december. I have always been a fan of the liveaction movie and definitely like seeing the franchise return to its comic book roots courtesy of idw publishing. This alternate cover will be fairly scarce, only available in select shops in north america.
Rocketeer fans can preorder this oneofakind collection now at, and choose to pick up their book at the idw booth or have it mailed after the convention. Idw to launch a new rocketeer series, rocketeer reborn. In 2011 idw launched an allnew rocketeer comic book series, illustrated by various artists, called rocketeer adventures. Idw publishing and the estate of dave stevens are pleased to announce a very special book honoring the work of this esteemed creator. It was to have been a new comic book revival for the character. With the entertaining result of idws first major crossover event revolution, its important to think about where to go next. The biggest moment at idw publishings wondercon panel almost didnt come off properly because a certain costumed comicbook writer jumped the gun. In this list, cbr looks at 15 of his most iconic comic book covers. Rocketeer idw modern age comics 1992now for sale ebay.
Media release idw publishing, a premier publisher of graphic novels and books, is pleased to announce today an allnew, fourissue miniseries featuring dave stevens beloved character, the rocketeer. For those who are interested in more crossover events. But, with the full cooperation of the stevens family, idw has produced an anthology book that utilizes the talents of many of comics top creators, a veritable. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted. Its a horrible storyline and its not fun in fact idw sonic never was fun, they might as well let dr. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. Rocketeer adventures hc 2011 idw comic books mycomicshop. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. It follows the highflying adventures of stunt pilot.
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