Rocketeer

Dave Stevens’s The Rocketeer debuted in 1985 from Albin Michel, a single-issue comic that launched a beloved pulp-adventure icon. Written and drawn by Stevens, with additional scripting by Janine Bharucha, this self-contained story introduced a rocket-pack-wearing stunt pilot in a nostalgic 1930s Hollywood setting. Though brief, the issue’s dynamic art and heartfelt homage to serials and golden-age comics made it an instant cult classic, inspiring a celebrated film adaptation and enduring legacy in the medium.