His career in comics began in 1975, assisting veteran artist russ manning on the syndicated tarzan newspaper strip. Click download or read online button to get access silver surfer omnibus vol. In 2011 idw launched an allnew rocketeer comic book series, illustrated by various. Dave stevens the rocketeer artists edition artists. Jul 28, 2016 the rocketeer is ready to blast off once again. The second volume of dave stevens rocketeer blasts off with an allnew selection of great stories by some of the best in the biz. The film is based upon the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer dave stevens.
Stevens went on to toil as a storyboard artist for hannabarbara, depatiefreleng and filmation animation studios, working on such programs as super friends and the godzilla power hour. He was 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 action and the pace of the plot is fast and engaging, as well. In 1982, stevens debuted the feature for which he is best known, the rocketeer. Thrills, adventure, beautiful art work, nice touches of humor and the reveal of the jet packs creator all combine into one of. A dark horse comics representative has confirmed sad news cbr received earlier today dave stevens, best known as the creator of the rocketeer and his good girl art, died yesterday following a long and private battle with leukemia. Paperback, 72 pages, chapters 15 eclipse books, 1991. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. What follows are government agents, german spies, deception, danger, and adventure.
Many of our children will not have even heard of this film but here it is, a remake in honour of the original for them to enjoy and be inspired by. Eclipse books, 1988 8 12 x 11 softcover format used first printing. A 1991 disney liveaction film, adapted from dave stevens series of comic books, the rocketeer follows the adventures of its titular hero. The second volume of dave stevens rocketeer blasts off with an all new selection of great stories by some of the best in the biz. Rocketeer postcards set by dave stevens 1984 comic books. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
Aug 14, 20 dave stevens cameo the rocketeer duration. He was the first to win comiccon internationals russ manning most promising newcomer award in 1982, and received both an inkpot. Buried in the last pages of another comic, the response was so overwhelming that the rocketeer soon had his own comic and quickly became a star in his own right. 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 and is a homage to the saturday matinee serial heroes from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Artists edition will be a mammoth 12 x 17 hardcover book printed in glorious black and white. In 1991 a live action movie was released by walt disney. The rocketeer character was created by illustrator dave stevens in 1981, and was visibly based on the heroes of republic serials such as king of the rocket men. The rocketeer directed by joe johnston honey, i shrunk the kids, jumanji, october sky entails the story of a young pilot during world war ii who happens upon a rocket pack that allows him to fly. The complete deluxe edition slp hardcover dave stevens on. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. I give the story a 5 out of 5 and the art a 5 out of 5. 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. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by. Dave stevens postcards, 1 of ea, rocketter, bettie page. Dave lee stevens july 29, 1955 march 11, 2008 was an american illustrator and comics artist. Cliff secord, a downonhis luck pilot, is always looking. After a long battle with leukemia, the rocketeer creator and good girl artist dave stevens has passed away.
The comic book art of alex ross nrm exhibition video duration. Over 20 years ago the film the rocketeer was launched by dave stevens. It reinvigorated the culture of pinup drawing, revitalized bettie pages career, kickstarted the retro revolution, and made superheroes safe for the nascent creatorowned 1980s. The film is set during ww2 and features a young boy who dreams of flying. See more ideas about eclipse book, eclipse, creative cloud.
Dave stevens steeped the rocketeer in the mythology of the 1930s pulp era. This issue starts off with a bang as cliff finds himself in a dogfight, followed by a screening of everyones favorite cartoon character, and ending on a highnote with a lovely and. The rocketeer screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The rocketeer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books originally published by pacific comics. Artist dave stevens was born with an old soul, a man essentially of another era. The rocketeer cargo of doom cover by chris samnee comic book covers. Initially appearing as a backup feature in the second issue of an independent comic, the pulpinspired story of cliff secord, a daring stunt pilot who finds an experimental rocket pack, became an instant sensation. Set 1 features six different rocketeer postcards taken from panels of his stories along with a seventh title card. With completely remastered art and coloring, dave stevens masterpiece soars off the. In may of 2011, idw began publishing rocketeer adventures with painted cover art by legendary.
Disney junior is developing an animated series based on the late dave stevens rocketeer comic book series, reports deadline. The rocketeer was created by dave stevens and debuted in. Land of lost tales dave stevens superman and rocketeer. 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 influence for rocketeer youtube sharing. The dave stevens poster book limited hardcover edition.
Cliffs new york adventure are collected for the first time as a deluxe, oversized volume. This is what the wonderfully visual and action packed movie is based on. The rocketeer disney movie reboot in the works exclusive. Dave stevens highsoaring pulpinspired character was an instant classic when first released. Dave stevens was born in lynwood, california on july 29, 1955. 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. A big beautiful love letter to golden age comics and cliffhanger serials. Updated with a statement from dark horse publisher mike richardson. Dave stevens highsoaring pulpinspired character was an instant classic. Speeding across the sky like a jetpropelled dream, stevenss rocketeer is one of the most enduring and endearing images of 80s comics. He was an individual with a fondness for the popular culture of yesteryear, particularly those good old days of the dirty thirties and flying forties. As a periodpiece pulp action adventure, the rocketeer is astounding, and the artwork is breathtaking. Scheduled to debut in 2019, the rocketeer posits the rocketeer as a.
The rocketeer original motion picture soundtrack james. He was most famous for creating the rocketeer comic book and film. See the complete the rocketeer cargo of doom series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Pacific comics the authorized dave stevens web site. All of dave stevens original comics collected in one book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. All rights belong to walt disney company and dave stevens. Graphic novel paperback april 1, 1990 by dave stevens author visit amazons dave stevens page. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens idw. 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.
Volume ii, chapters dark horse comics, april 1996. 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. Discovering a stolen rocket pack could be the one thing that will turn his fortunes around but will it. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens, 9781600105388, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Jan 01, 1985 dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere. 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. 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 rocketeers secret identity is cliff secord, a stunt pilot who discovers a mysterious jetpack that allows him to fly. 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 after it. 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. This here is the story of dave stevens scripts for the untold superman rocketeer three issue miniseries, buckaroos. The complete adventures collects all the rocketeer material.
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. Stevens went on to toil as a storyboard artist for hannabarbara, depatiefreleng and filmation animation studios, working on such programs as super friends and the. 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. These scans were taken off of disney adventures magazine july 1991, to preserve it. The rocketeer 1991 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film is based on the tradition of old film serials that left theatergoers hanging with to be continued, and aside from modern production, it. Dave stevens the rocketeer is a classic, steeped in 1930s slang and atmosphere. Prince of thieves, it didnt stand a chance, which is a pity because its a pretty good movie.
The complete adventures deluxe edition, the rocketeer. Now, for the first time, all the rocketeer stories by stevens are collected in one. This collection features all of dave stevens rocketeer work 8 issues and is. The rocketeer the complete adventures by dave stevens. Amora the enchantress custom action figure from the marvel legends series using.
First published in 1982 by eclipse comics and then by comico and finally dark horse, the rocketeer instantly earned stevens many loyal fans. Sep 20, 20 dave stevens the rocketeer was many things. Dec 29, 2009 dave stevens highsoaring pulpinspired character was an instant classic when first released. 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.
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