The Rocketeer

Dave Stevens’s The Rocketeer (1986–present, Eclipse) launched as a single-issue homage to pulp adventure and 1930s Hollywood glamour, written and illustrated entirely by Stevens himself. Its enduring legacy lies in the creator’s meticulous, lush artwork and heartfelt storytelling, which introduced a rocket-helmeted hero whose look and spirit would define the character for decades. Though the series’ initial run was brief, its influence on comic art and pop culture remains significant.