Rocketeer Adventures #1 Books
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The Rocketeer Flies Again!Dave Stevens unveiled the Rocketeer nearly 30 years ago to instant acclaim, and in all the years since that auspicious debut, respect for Dave's talent and his greatest creation have only continued to grow.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 seen-completely remastered, with nearly every page scanned directly from the originals and recolored by Dave's hand-picked colorist.Today we are able to celebrate Dave's talent once again, with an all-new Rocketeer anthology miniseries written and drawn by some of the finest creators in comics, and with the full cooperation of the Stevens family.The first star-studded issue of The Rocketeer features a gorgeous cover by Alex Ross, and terrific stories by John Cassaday, Mike Allred, Kurt Busiek, and Michael Kaluta, plus outstanding pin-ups by Mike Mignola and Jim Silke-all paying tribute to the continued legacy of Rocketeer and Dave Stevens!
Rocketeer Adventures #1 Books
My introduction to The Rocketeer came with the 1991 film. I had heard the film was based on a comic book, but I hadn't read any of the comics. The movie was great, but the franchise sadly never took off. Recently, I had the chance to read Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 which is a new series based on Dave Stevens' original character, and due to be released in November 2011 by IDW Publishing.For those familiar with the movie or the original comic book series, this book will will seem very familiar, with the same primary characters and the same timeframe. For those unfamiliar with the Rocketeer, think of him as Iron Man set in World War II, but without Tony Stark's wealth and ego. Cliff Secord is an American test pilot who flies around with jetpack, and does generally heroic things, like rescuing damsels in distress and fighting bad guys. Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 is a 44-page comic book with three short stories, plus some extra pinup artwork.
In the first story, titled "The Rocketeer", Cliff uncovers a plot by the Maroni Gang threatening to launch a stolen rocket in an attempt to extort money from the government. As insurance, they've taken Cliff's girlfriend Betty as a hostage. In a showdown at the gang's secret desert lair, Cliff spoils the gang's plans and rescues Betty in some high-flying action.
In "Home Again", Cliff shows up at the house of his friend Peevey with an extra rocket engine and helmet. These extras are battered and dented, and Cliff is asked to explain what happened. He starts talking about a character he met in New York City named Mr. Jonas, but the story is cut short and is ambiguous in its meaning. Undoubtedly there is more to the story, which I hope the authors will elaborate on in future editions.
"Dear Betty" concentrates less on Cliff and more on his girlfriend. Betty (an homage to Bettie Page) is an actress and this story shows her life on the homefront while Cliff is off at war. A series of letters from Cliff are juxtaposed with scenes of Betty on stage, in a café, and fighting off frequent advances from the lecherous Mr. Stanhope.
Coming around 30 years after Dave Stevens' original stories, Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 is an attempt to reboot an underappreciated franchise. The first story of this book tells us what the Rocketeer is about - he's a superhero with a jetpack. The last story shows us more about Betty and her life. The second story, however, is the teaser for a good storyline. It raises more questions than answers. It's mysterious and I can't wait for more to come.
The only downside is that I was sort of hoping for a complete story. However, one person's frustration is another's cliffhanger. It's more enjoyable than not.
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Rocketeer Adventures #1 Books Reviews
My introduction to The Rocketeer came with the 1991 film. I had heard the film was based on a comic book, but I hadn't read any of the comics. The movie was great, but the franchise sadly never took off. Recently, I had the chance to read Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 which is a new series based on Dave Stevens' original character, and due to be released in November 2011 by IDW Publishing.
For those familiar with the movie or the original comic book series, this book will will seem very familiar, with the same primary characters and the same timeframe. For those unfamiliar with the Rocketeer, think of him as Iron Man set in World War II, but without Tony Stark's wealth and ego. Cliff Secord is an American test pilot who flies around with jetpack, and does generally heroic things, like rescuing damsels in distress and fighting bad guys. Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 is a 44-page comic book with three short stories, plus some extra pinup artwork.
In the first story, titled "The Rocketeer", Cliff uncovers a plot by the Maroni Gang threatening to launch a stolen rocket in an attempt to extort money from the government. As insurance, they've taken Cliff's girlfriend Betty as a hostage. In a showdown at the gang's secret desert lair, Cliff spoils the gang's plans and rescues Betty in some high-flying action.
In "Home Again", Cliff shows up at the house of his friend Peevey with an extra rocket engine and helmet. These extras are battered and dented, and Cliff is asked to explain what happened. He starts talking about a character he met in New York City named Mr. Jonas, but the story is cut short and is ambiguous in its meaning. Undoubtedly there is more to the story, which I hope the authors will elaborate on in future editions.
"Dear Betty" concentrates less on Cliff and more on his girlfriend. Betty (an homage to Bettie Page) is an actress and this story shows her life on the homefront while Cliff is off at war. A series of letters from Cliff are juxtaposed with scenes of Betty on stage, in a café, and fighting off frequent advances from the lecherous Mr. Stanhope.
Coming around 30 years after Dave Stevens' original stories, Rocketeer Adventures, Volume 1 is an attempt to reboot an underappreciated franchise. The first story of this book tells us what the Rocketeer is about - he's a superhero with a jetpack. The last story shows us more about Betty and her life. The second story, however, is the teaser for a good storyline. It raises more questions than answers. It's mysterious and I can't wait for more to come.
The only downside is that I was sort of hoping for a complete story. However, one person's frustration is another's cliffhanger. It's more enjoyable than not.
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