Rocketeer

Dave Stevens’s love letter to 1930s pulp adventure, The Rocketeer debuted from Comics USA in 1991, with Stevens sharing art duties on the series with the legendary Jaime Hernandez. The story follows stunt pilot Cliff Secord, who discovers a mysterious jet-pack and becomes a helmeted hero, blending retro-futuristic style with thrilling aerial escapades. Its lush, cinematic art and heartfelt storytelling established a beloved character that would go on to inspire a cult-classic film, cementing its place as a cornerstone of modern adventure comics.