The rocketeer movie adaptation comic featured a cover illustrated by dave stevens. Apr 14, 2017 the walt disney company 1991 buena vista pictures distribution, inc executive producer. Here is a comprehensive list of the original rocketeer. 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. 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 administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. 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. See more ideas about comic art, art and comic books art.
The rocketeers are beings who wear special costumes with rockets on their backs, enabling the wearers to fly. The rocketeer disney movie reboot in the works exclusive. 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. Browse issues from the comic book series, the rocketeer at war, from idw publishing.
In a homage to the pulp magazines of the 1930s, a stunt pilot finds an experimental jetpack and sets up as a hero. 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. See more ideas about comic art, comic books art and comic character. 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. The official movie adaptation comic books for sale. 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. Now a soldier in the united states army, the rocketeer faces his deadliest challenge yet in the nazi. As such, it couldnt have existed, at least not in the same form, before the 1980s. 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. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. With billy campbell, jennifer connelly, alan arkin, timothy dalton. 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 is a comic book series with writing and art by dave stevens.
A 1991 disney liveaction film, adapted from dave stevens series of comic books, the rocketeer follows the adventures of its titular hero. 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. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
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. The film is based upon the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer. This is because the story is very disjointed, jumping from scene to scene. I was the proud owner of a horribly tacky and cheaply made rocketeer getup.
Those original stories are easily available across different collections, including an. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war comic. Be the first to ask a question about the rocketeer at war. 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. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. 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. Dont miss the next thrilling chapter of the rocketeer by superstars marc guggenheim and dave bullock. As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff. The rocketeers secret identity is cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly. Rocketeer adventure magazine comic books for sale online. Recovery without reinvention, though, only goes so far, and the rocketeer largely coasted on its premise and charisma. 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.
The series suffered from an erratic publishing schedule, with gaps between installments sometimes stretching for years. A 1991 disney note liveaction film, adapted from dave stevenss series of comic books and directed by joe johnston, the rocketeer follows the adventures of its titular hero. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Jul 28, 2016 the rocketeer is ready to blast off once again. 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. Aug 30, 2016 the rocketeer is a character i particularly like, but that i feel has been mishandled here. 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. 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.
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 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. 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. 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. The rocketeer at war comic read the rocketeer at war. 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. The rocketeers also fire rockets as weapons from portable launching equipment they carry.
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. Rocketeer at war by marc guggenheim and dave bullock. It was many things but what it mostly wasnt was a good comic. Sep 10, 2012 the rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie. As the allies battle against the axis, able bodied men everywhere enlist in the war effort, including cliff secord. The rocketeer one of the best comics of all time is surely the rocketeer by dave stevens. 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. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. Those original stories are easily available across different collections, including an incredible artist edition from idw.
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. Stevenss sources were still illustrationspinups, good girl art and. The rocketeer is the 1980s dave stevens eight issue comic book that was turned into the 1991 walt disney movie. 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. Sep 20, 20 cargo of doom and hollywood horror pay homage to the original rocketeers through the gollygee tone, screwball dialogue, and oddshaped panels. 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.
Feb 06, 2010 the rocketeer costume was a halloween favorite for several years after the films release. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. 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. The rocketeer, american comic strip character created by writer and artist dave stevens in 1982. 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. More 1shots there are 3 versions of this comic the deluxe edition which is squarebound, the stapled edition and a 3d edition.
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. The complete adventures published by idw publishing, written and illustrated by dave stevens and others. The rocketeer costume was a halloween favorite for several years after the films release.