It shows a classic pinup image from the cover of the large size graphic noveltype book collecting all 5 action chapters of stevens fantastic story that was later made into a disney live action movie in 1991. Dave stevens is currently considered a single author. This collection features all of dave stevens rocketeer work 8 issues and is appropriately titled dave stevens the rocketeer, the complete adventures, which is the standard trade hardcover edition. What follows are government agents, german spies, deception, danger, and adventure. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. In 2011 idw launched an allnew rocketeer comic book series, illustrated by. The complete adventures reprint by stevens, dave isbn. The retro, rocketfueled superhero strikes a pose atop a building in this new premier collection resin statue, clearly in the style of creator dave stevens. Rocketeer creator dave stevens on his life as an artist. In a homage to the pulp magazines of the a stunt pilot finds an the rocketeer. Finally, all of dave s non rocketeer comic work are presented, including incomplete and unpublished stories.
Those original stories are easily available across diffe. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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 film is based upon the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer dave stevens. Artists edition will be a mammoth 12 x 17 hardcover book printed in glorious black and white. 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.
Updated with a statement from dark horse publisher mike richardson. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens. Dave lee stevenswas an american illustrator and comics artist. Thousands of bookshard to find classic, fantasy, scifi, and comic artists plus comic book archives and reference, art howto, comic strip collections, pulps, pop culture, pinup and more.
Originally published in tcj 117, 1987, and now with a new postscript by gary groth. Sadly, dave stevens died in 2008, aged only 52, after suffering from leukemia for several years. Cliffs new york adventure are collected for the first time as a deluxe, oversized volume. The complete deluxe edition slp hardcover dave stevens on. The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The complete adventures deluxe edition, the rocketeer. Additionally, there are cover roughs to accompany many of the covers. Dave stevens finishes inks dave stevens colors joe chiodo letters carrie spielge. The complete adventures published by idw publishing, written and illustrated by dave stevens and others. Dec 11, 20 this pin was discovered by brad stephens. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens idw. Dave lee stevens july 29, 1955 march 11, 2008 was an american illustrator and comics artist.
The complete adventures reprint by dave stevens isbn. Dave stevens was able to, in the span of just a few chapters of story, tap into the imagination of comic fans with simple, key themes like pulp heroes of the 1930s, science fiction with the jet pack, nazis always great villains, romance or lack of romance, and nonstop excitement and action. Scheduled to debut in 2019, the rocketeer posits the rocketeer as a. He is most famous for creating the rocketeer comic book and film character. Click here to download our new fallwinter catalog 2mb pdf file. The rocketeer was created by dave stevens and had originally appeared in a serialized run that jumped across multiple books and publishers. The rocketeer reading order comic book back issues. 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. Jan 01, 1985 dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere. Dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere.
It contains new coloring by laura martin, who had been chosen by dave stevens prior to his death. Volume ii, chapters dark horse comics, april 1996. Disney junior is developing an animated series based on the late dave stevens rocketeer comic book series, reports deadline. The rocketeer bluray has finally been announced for release on december th, 2011. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by. Nearly every page in the rocketeer has been scanned in color from stevens original art to ensure the best possible reproduction and highest degree of accuracy. Jul 28, 2016 the rocketeer is ready to blast off once again. I loved all those edgeofyourseat, cliffhanging chapter plays. The first is the graumans chinese theatre scene that was cut from the final film.
The characters genesis was inauspicious, to say the least. The rocketeer, by dave stevens eclipse the rocketeer is a comic book series with writing and art by dave stevens. A 1991 disney live action film, adapted from dave stevens series of comic books, the rocketeer follows the adventures of its titular hero. The action and the pace of the plot is fast and engaging, as well. Dave stevens died in 2008, but his most famous creation lives on. The artwork is topnotch, and the introduction in this volume by harlan ellison is as grumpy and honest as any comic fan could hope to find. Succumbing to leukemia in early 2008, dave stevens never got to see the full ascension of comic art to this most prestigious coffeetable format, but of the comic series from the latter half of the 20th century, few are as worthy of the fullblown treatment as dave stevens the rocketeer. So he saw the first and second chapters and then we sat in an ihop in hollywood and talked about it all night. A down on his luck stunt flyer stumbles across an experimental jet pack and ends up as a reluctant super hero when he discovers that nazi spies as well as the jet pack. I would love to post the whole thing but it is 119 pages long, and would require a lot of scanning.
His rocketeer series and the covers he did for eclipse have spawned a veritable cottage industry of tshirts, posters, and prints, the profits from which have unfortunately been swallowed up. Artist dave stevens was approached at a comic book convention by upstart publishing. Joe johnstons film, an adaptation of dave stevens comic book series of the same name, is earnest, adventurous, silly, and impossibly nerdy. Dave stevens is arguably the first and biggest star created by the direct sales phenomenon. 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. A down on his luck stunt flyer stumbles across an experimental jet pack and ends up as a reluctant super hero when he discovers that nazi spies as well as the jet packs creator are. Bernie wrightson artifact edition open that book rich. 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. The complete rocketeer by dave stevens coming from idw. Feb 27, 2017 in 85, eclipse published a collected edition of the first five chapters, and idw followed suite in 2009, with a very handsome, recoloured hardback volume of all eight chapters. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Dave stevens stevens, dave used books, rare books and new books. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by legendary.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Disneys rocketeer 2 will have a black female lead close. It contains new coloring by laura martin, who had been chosen by dave stevens prior to. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures. Dave stevens s most popular book is a new hope star wars. February 28, 2009 idw publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release of the complete rocketeer by dave stevens, collecting the classic series in its entirety for the first time ever. He was the first to win comiccon internationals russ manning most promising newcomer award in 1982, and received both an inkpot award. Cliff secord teams up with the inventor of his jet pack to stop enemy agents from. Just some light surfaceedge wear in spots mainly to cornersedges from storage over the years. Now, for the first time, all the rocketeer stories by stevens are collected in one editionand all meticulously remastered and recoloredbringing the complete deathdefying adventures of cliff secord and company to a brand new audience. To celebrate the launch of this allnew rocketeer series, idws hundred penny press also simultaneously released a. Dave stevens highsoaring pulpinspired character was an instant classic when first released. Idw publishing launched the new comic book series rocketeer adventures in 2011, featuring covers by alex ross and new rocketeer stories by michael allred, kurt busiek, john cassaday, michael kaluta, and others.
Jul 28, 2016 disneys rocketeer 2 will have a black female lead. Feb 22, 2011 an interview with the late dave stevens the rocketeer. Those original stories are easily available across different collections, including an incredible artist edition from idw. Created by writerartist dave stevens, the character first appeared in 1982. A big beautiful love letter to golden age comics and cliffhanger serials. Rocketeer article about rocketeer by the free dictionary. Discovering a stolen rocket pack could be the one thing that will turn his fortunes around but will it. Lots of action ensues with cliff distracted by his stunning girlfriend and her career as a glamour. I was recently able to get an original screenplay from the rocketeer dated may 1990. Thrills, adventure, beautiful art work, nice touches of humor and the reveal of the jet packs creator all combine into one of the all time great comic stories. Jan 05, 2010 succumbing to leukemia in early 2008, dave stevens never got to see the full ascension of comic art to this most prestigious coffeetable format, but of the comic series from the latter half of the 20th century, few are as worthy of the fullblown treatment as dave stevens the rocketeer.
Dave stevens the rocketeer artists edition artists. That in turn inspired his appearance in the classic disney film, which is in turn based on dave stevens original creation. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Yes, you can now see the the rocketeer in hd for free. Mar 20, 20 2nd printing of idws rocketeer artists edition by dave stevens. The dave stevens poster book limited hardcover edition. Yeah, i was a customer when i lived in san diego, five years earlier. The rocketeer pop culture i n 1991 few moviegoers would have been aware that the rocketeer had been a comic book before it was a film, but, in fact, the character had been a cult favorite in print for years before he appeared on the silver screen.
Featuring his girlfriend betty, based on the real bettie page. The rocketeer movie adaptation comic featured a cover illustrated by dave stevens. For now ill post some excerpts that i found interesting. In loving memory to dave stevens creator of the rocketeer july 29, 1955 march 11, 2008. After a long battle with leukemia, the rocketeer creator and good girl artist dave stevens has passed away. 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. Walt disney studios is developing a reboot of the 1991 action adventure movie, hiring max winkler and matt spicer to pen the script, which is being. Eclipse books, 1988 8 12 x 11 softcover format used first printing. All of dave stevens original comics collected in one book.
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