Movies 'Rocketeer' creator Dave Stevens dies

Tom Morrow · 03-12-2008, 03:36 AM

'Rocketeer' creator Dave Stevens dies

Dave Stevens 1955-2008

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Dave Stevens, the artist of the Rocketeer, died yesterday at age 52. Stevens had dropped out of sight for the most part in recent years and had been battling leukemia, a fact which he kept as private as possible.

Stevens was known for his meticulous artwork, reminiscent of the greatest illustrators of the past and the whiz bang pulpishness of the 30s and 40s. He was, of course, also obsessed with model Bettie Page. These came together in The Rocketeer, which was published by Eclipse, Pacific, Comico and Dark Horse in its various incarnations. In 1991 it was turned into a Disney film starring Billy Campbell and a young Jennifer Connelly. The film underperformed at the time but has become very fondly remembered.
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tomserwin · 03-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Nooo!! This is terrible news!

I love the Rocketeer. Had it never been for Dave Stevens, my childhood would be extremely different. If you were to ask me who is my favorite comic book character of all time I would hands down pick the Rocketeer over any other one. Superman, Batman, and Spiderman just couldn't cut it when compared to the Rocketeer. My brother and I used to play Rocketeer all the time (and I have the scars from when I stole my brother's jet pack, bashed my head open, and had to go to the hospital to get stiches).

Simply put, the Rocketeer was my hero. And now Dave Stevens is gone...

How horribly sad.

Kileli · 03-12-2008, 05:51 PM

I have not seen the movies, but 52 is VERY young for today.

tomserwin · 03-12-2008, 07:31 PM

^ Watch the movie in his honor. Seriously, it is awesome. The comics are some of the coolest things to come out of the eighties.

renegade · 03-14-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm going to have to find my copy of Rocketeer. What a great film. Possibly Disney's most underrated film.

Godspeed Mr. Stevens.

inherprime · 04-18-2008, 03:15 PM

Rocketter what a classic !!!

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tomserwin Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greegoil-Zbokk, Sector Two. Posts: 1,615 Images: 8 My Mood:	Nooo!! This is terrible news! I love the Rocketeer. Had it never been for Dave Stevens, my childhood would be extremely different. If you were to ask me who is my favorite comic book character of all time I would hands down pick the Rocketeer over any other one. Superman, Batman, and Spiderman just couldn't cut it when compared to the Rocketeer. My brother and I used to play Rocketeer all the time (and I have the scars from when I stole my brother's jet pack, bashed my head open, and had to go to the hospital to get stiches). Simply put, the Rocketeer was my hero. And now Dave Stevens is gone... How horribly sad. __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disneyland. At Disenyland, making full benefit of my Annual Pass.

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Kileli Registered Member Bouncy n Bob Champion! Balloon Park Champion! Bomb Bandits Champion! Bonus Pong Champion! Caray Snake Champion! ATV Winter Challenge Champion! Boat Blow Champion! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,315 Images: 5 My Mood:	I have not seen the movies, but 52 is VERY young for today. __________________ Fun with a dark room, a camera, and a flashlight My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip 5 days 17 hours 2 minutes Last edited by HMF; 01-28-2008 at 08:25 PM.

03-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
tomserwin Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greegoil-Zbokk, Sector Two. Posts: 1,615 Images: 8 My Mood:	^ Watch the movie in his honor. Seriously, it is awesome. The comics are some of the coolest things to come out of the eighties. __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disneyland. At Disenyland, making full benefit of my Annual Pass.

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renegade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 27 My Mood:	I'm going to have to find my copy of Rocketeer. What a great film. Possibly Disney's most underrated film. Godspeed Mr. Stevens. Last edited by Disney Babe; 01-30-2008 at 06:40 PM.

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inherprime Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 53 My Mood:	Rocketter what a classic !!! __________________ Whenever your plans call for intergalactic travel, call on the best: Star Tours!

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