Book Nook: The Rock-a-Who?

For the book this month I decided to review a comic based on a movie that I absolutely love. (The movie might be reviewed next week for Obscure Movie Day.)

Title: The Rocketeer
Author: Dave Stevens


Originally published in  1982 as a serial comic, this has easily become one of my top favorites.

Set in the 1930's, this follows Cliff Secord, a pilot working in an airshow; his best friend/mechanic, Peevy; and his bombshell girl, Betty.

When a couple of strangers leave a covered pack in his plane, Cliff discovers a rocket-pack. With the help of Peevy, and a helmet to prevent head damage - he takes off as the Rocketeer.

With this rocket pack he helps save a fellow pilot, thrusting his new persona into the limelight.

Although with news of the Rocketeer spreading fast, there comes many dangers knocking: G-men out to get the pack back, Gangsters who want it for crime, and Nazi spies out to get the to create soldiers!

With old friends coming to the aid, and new friends just around the corner, Cliff seems to have his work cut out for him.

I highly recommend checking this out in your near future!

What are you reading this month?
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