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COMICS: First Look At Mark Waid And Chris Samnee's THE ROCKETEER: CARGO OF DOOM #1

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rocketeer, IDW are launching a brand new series from the creative team behind the Eisner Award Winning Marvel series, Daredevil. Hit the jump for a first look at the new series courtesy of our friends over at Comic Book Resources.

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By Josh Wilding - 8/18/2012
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rocketeer with an all-new full-length series! Dave Stevens created the Rocketeer in 1982 and it has proven to be a uniquely enduring Character. Now Cliff Secord and the Rocketeer take to the skies once again as Mark Waid and Chris Samnee spin a yarn in the best tradition of Dave Stevens, bringing us a tale of great adventure, suspense and humor! A ship docks in Los Angeles harbor from a far-off and exotic locale—with a big, mysterious...and living...cargo! Danger and mayhem abound as our hero leaps into the fray! Plus, we introduce a lovely new character who will be vying against Betty for Cliff’s affections!


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THE ROCKETEER: CARGO OF DOOM #1
Written by MARK WAID
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
Source: Comic Book Resources
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RexBlazer1 - 8/18/2012, 7:10 AM
The Rocketeer was an underrated movie, as far as I'm concerned.
jessepostal - 8/18/2012, 7:29 AM
One of my favs
BillyBatson1000 - 8/18/2012, 7:30 AM
LOVED the movie. It was badly marketed and didn't make the returns expected. Hate to be negative - I'd buy this comic but it veers too far into caricature and has little detail - not in Dave Stephens league.
marvel72 - 8/18/2012, 7:36 AM
yeah it was a good film in its day,haven't seen it in ages so i don't know if it still holds up.
TheDesertGorilla - 8/18/2012, 7:39 AM
We need more Rocketeer.
GUNSMITH - 8/18/2012, 8:24 AM
I TOTALLY LOVED THAT MOVIE ROCKETEER, UNDERRATED BUT SUCH A COOL FLICK
GUNSMITH - 8/18/2012, 8:27 AM
pintoman - 8/18/2012, 8:29 AM
Classic comic book art, nice.
TheGambitFreakIsBatmanOfCBM - 8/18/2012, 8:32 AM
Never seen it before...
marvel72 - 8/18/2012, 9:05 AM
my brother created a rocketeer like character on dc universe online,it looked fantastic.
inky - 8/18/2012, 9:15 AM
totaly agree great art and a worthy celebration of one of the greatest undrated movies.
musashi - 8/18/2012, 9:18 AM
Rocketeer is an awesome movie! Definitely worth a watch. It's a shame that we didn't see any more adventures.

I always wondered why he didn't burn his ass off while flying but y'know, I can suspend my disbelief. Lol. Great flick. Timeless.
GUNSMITH - 8/18/2012, 9:23 AM
Sortis - 8/18/2012, 9:43 AM
The Rocketeer, ah how cool! =)
Ceejay - 8/18/2012, 9:47 AM
Dave Stevens art was classic stuff for the original comics, this comic art is not even remotely in the same league, not even the same bloody sport!



R.I.P Dave
damntree - 8/18/2012, 9:59 AM
I liked the part where the rockateer used his super strength to right the plane.
CapFanLex005 - 8/18/2012, 10:21 AM
I want a good cosplay of this man, anybody know a good website
jimoakley666 - 8/18/2012, 10:53 AM
Love Samnee's artwork. Dude is a pro. Old school.
GUNSMITH - 8/18/2012, 11:22 AM
BillyBatson1000 - 8/18/2012, 12:36 PM
@ GUNSMITH - The Alex Ross post? Beyond class.
Fogs - 8/18/2012, 2:50 PM
[frick]in loved both the comic and movie.
IronLeprechaun - 8/18/2012, 6:31 PM
I loved the movie, it was a great film, one of my favorite CBM's out side of the MCU, I would want to read this book
mgeoff88 - 8/18/2012, 6:57 PM
I think The Rocketeer is an underrated adventure movie. I personally think it's a great film.

Joe Johnston directed it, and went on to also direct Captain America: TFA(my favorite CBM of 2011). :)

I would love to see a new Rocketeer movie!
Hobgobby8821 - 8/18/2012, 9:24 PM
Why does he wear the helmet...anyone know? im not familiar with the character.
mgeoff88 - 8/18/2012, 11:21 PM
@Hobgobby Aerodynamics and control. That fin on his helmet acts like a rudder on a plane, and allows him to turn, ascend and descend with much more control.

He's propelled by his jetpack pack only. His means of jet propulsion isn't as advanced as Iron Man's suit; the character's universe is set in the late 1930's. But as a plus, The Rocketeer's helmet looks cool. :)
sameoldthing - 8/19/2012, 6:35 AM
@damntree
The jet propulsion from his rocket pack aided in saving the plane NOT super strength.
I can't tell if your trying to be funny,which your not,or your just incredibly stupid..oh yea,you are.
damntree - 8/19/2012, 11:38 AM
@sameoldthing

So what stopped him from being crushed between his jetpack and the plane? By your reasoning if my friend pushes me with his car I should be able to move a tank. I'm afraid *YOU'RE* the incredibly stupid one.
Gunjin - 8/20/2012, 5:45 AM
They should have a sequel where his descendant lives under some scary oppressive regime in the future, finds the pack in the attic (etc), and busts onto the scene retro-hero style.
Gunjin - 8/20/2012, 5:46 AM
@Splenda, yeah he was. Maybe that's where Chuck got the idea for his character's identity.

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