The Rocketeer Makes Surprising Return as Fans Wait for Movie Sequel

At a time when American comics were becoming more grim and gritty, The Rocketeer was a throwback to the medium’s pulp roots. The series’ retro style inspired a devout following and, in 1991, a cult classic cinematic adaptation. Since then, fans have hoped for a follow-up film. Unfortunately for them, the long-awaited return of The Rocketeer has come in another form.Created by writer/artist Dave Stevens in 1982, the high-flying hero became a cult figure in the independent comics mark