The first comic book convention to take place in San Diego was a small affair. The three day convention, Golden State Comic Con was founded by Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Mike Towry, and Greg Bear and organized by Dorf, drew in 300 people in August 1970.
Here’s a preview of the Rocketeer / The Spirit: Pulp Friction hardcover by Mark Waid, Paul Smith, Loston Wallace, and J Bone, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale April 24th, 2014.
Mark Waid (w) • Paul Smith, Loston Wallace, J Bone (a) • Paul Smith (c)
Will Eisner‘s The Spirit and Dave Stevens‘ The Rocketeer are two of the most beloved characters ever to grace comics—and now these two great pulp-inspired heroes meet for the very first time!
Here is a preview of the Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom hardcover by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee – on sale March 6th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.
Mark Waid (w) • Chris Samnee (a & c)
Cliff Secord and the Rocketeer take to the skies once again as Mark Waid and Chris Samnee spin a yarn in the best tradition of Dave Stevens, bringing us a tale of great adventure, suspense, and humor!
A ship docks in Los Angeles harbor from a far-off and exotic locale—with a big, mysterious… and living… cargo! Danger and mayhem abound as our hero leaps into the fray! Plus, the emergence of a lovely new character who will be vying against Betty for Cliff’s affections!
Here’s an 8 page preview of The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #2, by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee, from IDW Publishing on sale September 12th, 2012.
The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #2 (of 4)
Mark Waid (w)
Chris Samnee (a & c)
This August, turbulence and adventure become synonymous…
Press Release
IDW is pleased to announce that this summer, Dave Stevens’ legendary, high-flying avenger of the skies will soar once again! This August, renowned writer Mark Waid teams up with the inimitable Chris Samnee to bring The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom! to comic shop shelves everywhere.
Everyone’s favorite adventure-prone jetpack owner, Cliff Secord, finds himself at the center of another adventure when a mysterious tanker pulls into L.A. Harbor carrying dangerous cargo.