Rocketeer Creator Dave Stevens (1955-2008) R.I.P. Dave Stevens, creator of the Rocketeer, and the man almost single-handedly responsible for the "re-discovery" of Bettie Page, died March 10th after a long battle with leukemia. He was 52. Here are some links for further news... Dave's own website... http://www.davestevens.com/ Publishers Weekly's The Beat http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/03/11/dave-stevens-1955-2008/ A tribute by Mark Evanier http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2008_03_11.html#014911 The Rocketeer is one of my personal favorites. And I was fortunate to have met Mr. Stevens once at a convention in Dallas. He was gracious, humble, well-mannered...one of the nicest guys I've ever met. The biggest treat of his visit was a screening he personally hosted of the Disney film based on his creation. I consider myself blessed. We all are. He left us with some great work. Thanks, Dave.
Oh my.. this is so sad & shocking. i used to read some of the early issues by Pacific comics back in the 80's (even tho we only get it infrequently here in s'pore) but i liked it. so no more Rocketeer from now on.
