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Preview: The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales – IDW Classic Collections

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The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales – IDW Classic Collections

Authors: Marc Guggenheim, Mark Waid, and Roger Langridge
Illustrators: J. Bone, Chris Samnee
October 6, 2026

The adventures of Dave Stevens’ classic character continue in these comics that feature the first new full-length stories since the original series!

Step into the world of the Rocketeer with these action-filled stories by some of comics greatest talent that continue the legacy of Dave Stevens’ classic pulp-style character. Included in this volume are three graphic novels: Hollywood Horror by Roger Langridge and J Bone; Cargo of Doom by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee; and The Rocketeer at War by Marc Guggenheim, Dave Bullock, and J Bone.

Cover of 'The Rocketeer: Amazing Tales' featuring a superhero in a jetpack soaring through the sky with a dramatic explosion in the background.
Comic page depicting a scene in 1930s Hollywood with characters interacting on the street, showcasing vintage cars, a 'HOLLY WOODLAND' sign in the background, and dialogue bubbles revealing a humorous and romantic encounter.
A comic book page featuring a woman in vintage lingerie reading a newspaper and engaging in conversation. Scenes depict her expressions and interactions with a mirror and a framed photograph, with dialogue bubbles indicating a narrative about a missing scientist.
Comic book page featuring The Rocketeer battling a villain with a golden face and tentacles, while a character in a revealing outfit reacts. The right side showcases dynamic action with The Rocketeer flying and flames trailing behind.
A comic book page featuring a character with a distinctive helmet flying with rocket boots while interacting with another character in an airplane. The scene depicts various expressions of surprise and confusion among the characters.
A comic page with a vintage style set in 1940, featuring an airplane in the sky. The scene includes characters engaged in a conversation about inspecting the plane, with expressions of surprise and excitement. Comic sound effects like 'WHUD!' and 'wooOOMP' enhance the action, depicting the characters' reactions to events occurring around them.
Comic book panel showing a dramatic scene of an airplane in distress, with characters inside expressing fear and urgency. The left side depicts a man trapped in an aircraft, while the right side shows characters reacting to a crisis on the ground.
A comic book panel featuring a dramatic aerial scene with a woman in a biplane, a masked figure in a brown jacket leaping from the plane, and dialogue bubbles conveying tension and urgency.
A comic book page featuring illustrated panels. The top left shows a pilot jumping from a plane while shouting. The top right portrays a ship at sea. The bottom panels depict characters engaged in dialogue, with expressions of concern and determination.
A comic book cover titled 'Chapter One: The Death of the Rocketeer!' set at a U.S. A.F. base in England, March 1942. The central figure, the Rocketeer, is depicted in a jetpack costume, flying through the air amidst explosions. A crowd of military personnel and civilians watches from below, reacting to the spectacle.
Comic strip depicting a military scene with soldiers and pilots reacting to a malfunctioning jetpack. One soldier is seen flying out of control, while others discuss the situation with expressions of concern and disbelief. The bottom panel shows an explosion and destruction.
Comic strip depicting a World War II battle scene in North Africa, November 1942. Soldiers are engaged in combat with explosions and aircraft in the background. Speech bubbles illustrate dialogue among the characters, emphasizing the chaotic environment.
A comic book page depicting a WWII aerial dogfight with a plane in the sky, soldiers on the ground preparing for battle, and scenes of destruction and intense action.