View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. They say mantlo was one of the best writers of this era, and i can totally see why. Rocket raccoon was a fourissue comic book limited series that was published in 1985 and. Rocket raccoon is the only hope for law and order in a universe that has none.
Rocket raccoon and his crew, with the oath of protecting the loonies of cuckoos nest, find themselves involved in the struggle to ensure that their subjects receive the toys they. As defenders of the cosmos go, rocket raccoon has faced his fair. Rocket raccoon was a fourissue comic book limited series that was published in 1985 and featuring the eponymous character. While surprisingly risque in parts, scottie young delivers the rare funny comic book that works. The spacefaring adventures of the mischievious guardian of the galaxy is off to an amazing start. Tricks of the trade rocket raccoon and groot paperback august 2, 2016. Rocket raccoon 19851985 4 issues guardians of the galaxy. Considering their obscure comic book origins and minimal status in comics until the 2014 film, its hap. Frank baums oz books with eric shanower and a series.
Not only must he prevent total war between the top two toymakers and save his true love from a fate worse than death, but he must also find a way to escape the loony bin that is his home. With gorgeous pages throughout and a unique energy that stands out from marvels other offerings, this is an enjoyable summertime comic book that dovetails. I recently finished this 1985 mini series written by bill mantlo. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. They also put the book in the hands of skottie young, thereby making sure the title would be accessible to both kids and adults. He is best known for his work with various marvel comics characters, his comic book adaptations of l.
The gooda rocket raccoon comic written and drawn by skottie young. Lord mole has started a toy war by killing the chief toysmith of lord dyvyne. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Young and beaulieu have delivered a gorgeous funny issue. Rocket raccoon takes place after the events in the movie.
Blackjack, having to side with rocket, guides the crew to the robot half of halfworld. It plays the most ridiculous elements of comic books and science fiction. Rocket raccoon has been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a heartthrob to many intergalactic females but his highflying life of adventure may be a thing of the past when hes framed for murder. The graphic novel was a bargain price wise compared to how much it would cost in a comic book store. While surprisingly risqu in parts, scottie young delivers the rare funny comic book that works. Feb 11, 2015 rocket raccoon by skottie young is the kind of childrens book that 1012 year olds gravitate to after their fill of hans christian andersen and the brothers grimm and would want to read about a character theyve seen on cinema or on television.
Reading rocket raccoon and groot is a frustrating experience. There the group is met by uncle pylo who reveals the true history of halfworld and a way to end the war. The story is engaging, the art is phenomenal, and the more gruff version of a beloved character is entertaining. The book of revelations rocket is on the run from the many forces at play in the toy war. To capitalize on the success of guardians of the galaxy, marvel finally figured out how to release matching comic books to get people into comic reading. Not only do both highly anticipated series hit comic shops today, but marvel is proud to announce that less than 24 hours after launch both first issues have sold out at the distributor level. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any. The story was what you would expect from one that includes rocket racoon.
I like that skottie young is exploring a more bleak story because talking tree and raccoon can very easily fall down the funny cutesy hole, though this. Rocket raccoon is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Anthropomorphizing animals is nothing new to the comic book genre. I enjoyed the fact that there was no graphic violence but still plenty of action. Thats arguably true of pretty much every marvel comic these days, but especially true of this particular book given how ingrained its origins are in the current major problem of marvel comics these days. Rocket raccoon comic book covers for all rocket raccoon comic books for sale. Rocket raccoon 14 mini series cgc comic book collectors. Disney entertainments mickey mouse 1928 has a long line of thematic offspring, ranging from snoopy 1950 to scooby doo 1969 to tawky tawny 1947. Browse marvels comprehensive list of rocket raccoon comics. Browse the marvel comic series rocket raccoon 2014 2015. A chasing tale by skottie young all ages marvel comics, june 2014 22 pgs ea. Rocket raccoon comics rocket raccoon comic book list.
I have to admit, i really enjoyed the free comic book day rocket raccoon one. I gotta say, i was pleasantly surprised by how fun this read was. What happens when rocket raccoon isnt busy saving the. Sure, there is a dip in the middle, but the ending more than makes up for the few boring panels. Marvel studios concept artist reveals different look for rocket raccoon marvel guardians of the galaxy fan points out how rocket is superior to starlord after avengers.
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