The rocketeer movie adaptation comic featured a cover illustrated by dave stevens. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war. In 1991, two years after the blockbuster success of tim burtons batman, disney threw its hat into the comic book movie ring with the rocketeer. 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. The official movie adaptation comic books for sale. Based on dave stevens popular adventure series, the plot revolved around a young racing pilot named cliff secord, who discovers an experimental personal rocket pack called the cirrus x3. Now a soldier in the united states army, the rocketeer faces his deadliest challenge yet in the nazi. Sep 20, 20 cargo of doom and hollywood horror pay homage to the original rocketeers through the gollygee tone, screwball dialogue, and oddshaped panels. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures. With billy campbell, jennifer connelly, alan arkin, timothy dalton. The rocketeers also fire rockets as weapons from portable launching equipment they carry. 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. The rocketeer disney movie reboot in the works exclusive. This is, of course, not to be confused with racketeering, which is another thing entirely.
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. 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. 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. More 1shots there are 3 versions of this comic the deluxe edition which is squarebound, the stapled edition and a 3d edition. The rocketeer compilation books 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. 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 rocketeer styled silver 3d glasses, and a audio cassette with the same adams art. Apr 14, 2017 the walt disney company 1991 buena vista pictures distribution, inc executive producer. Unbeknownst to me, clay mann was walking alongside me as i was headed to the convention doors and offered me his extra comp ticket after he confirmed i was going to the con and didnt have a ticket. 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. See more ideas about comic art, comic books art and comic character. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a highflying masked hero. The rocketeers are beings who wear special costumes with rockets on their backs, enabling the wearers to fly.
The film is based upon the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer. Rocketeer at war by marc guggenheim and dave bullock. The rocketeer costume was a halloween favorite for several years after the films release. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. Aug 30, 2016 the rocketeer is a character i particularly like, but that i feel has been mishandled here. Stevens lush figure work, particularly when rendering the female form, coupled with his elegant brush line, brought him much acclaim farbeyond the confines of comic books. The rocketeer reading order the rocketeer was created by dave stevens and had originally appeared in a serialized run that jumped across multiple books and publishers. 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. As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff secord.
A 1991 disney liveaction film, adapted from dave stevens series of comic books, the rocketeer follows the adventures of its titular hero. The year is 1938, and in the midst of a crime wave a hero soars into the stratosphere propelled by a highpowered backpack, armed with his wits, guts, and a deadly mauser pistol. Due to usps restrictions, idw is unable to offer shipping to the following countries and u. 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. However, many of the characters are not given enough time for us to really get to know them, let alone connect with them. Jul 28, 2016 the rocketeer is ready to blast off once again. 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 dave lee.
A few years ago i was going to a comic convention in the city i lived in and planned to buy a ticket at the door. He was the first to win comic con internationals russ manning most promising newcomer award in 1982, and received both an inkpot award and the kirby award for best graphic dave lee. 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. The rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie. The rocketeer one of the best comics of all time is surely the rocketeer by dave stevens. I was the proud owner of a horribly tacky and cheaply made rocketeer getup. In a homage to the pulp magazines of the 1930s, a stunt pilot finds an experimental jetpack and sets up as a hero. Rocketeer adventure magazine comic books for sale online. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Secord, also known as the rocketeer, has been thrust full throttle into the heat of battle. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war comic.
This is because the story is very disjointed, jumping from scene to scene. Those original stories are easily available across different collections, including an incredible artist edition 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. Drawing on the commando cody movie serials of the 1950s and pulp novels of the. Walt disney studios is developing a reboot of the 1991 actionadventure movie, hiring max winkler and matt spicer to pen the script, which is being. Sep 10, 2012 the rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie. As such, it couldnt have existed, at least not in the same form, before the 1980s. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. 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. 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. The rocketeer is a comic book series with writing and art by dave stevens.
The rocketeers secret identity is cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly. The complete adventures published by idw publishing, written and illustrated by dave stevens and others. Despite their aesthetic differences, both books are grounded by jordie bellaires muted but glorious color schemes, which glows with subtle browns, yellows, reds, and burnt oranges. The rocketeer is a character i particularly like, but that i feel has been mishandled here. Be the first to ask a question about the rocketeer at war. The rocketeer at war 2015 present from idw publishing. It was many things but what it mostly wasnt was a good comic. The rocketeer, american comic strip character created by writer and artist dave stevens in 1982. Those original stories are easily available across different collections, including an.
Dec 29, 2009 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. 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. Browse issues from the comic book series, the rocketeer at war, from idw publishing. Feb 06, 2010 the rocketeer costume was a halloween favorite for several years after the films release. Recovery without reinvention, though, only goes so far, and the rocketeer largely coasted on its premise and charisma. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central. The rocketeers is a fictional organization appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics.
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. Stevenss sources were still illustrationspinups, good girl art and. Aug 18, 2017 in 1991, two years after the blockbuster success of tim burtons batman, disney threw its hat into the comic book movie ring with the rocketeer. The rocketeer takes to the skies in the thrilling days of world war ii what is project bedlam and does cliff secord stand a chance of stopping the nazis plans for world domination.
See more ideas about comic art, art and comic books art. Secord, also known as the rocketeer, has been thrust full throttle into the. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The series suffered from an erratic publishing schedule, with gaps between installments sometimes stretching for years. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The character had its genesis in a backup story in starslayer, a fantasy comic by independent publisher pacific comics. 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. As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff.
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