The Rocketeer: The Island #1

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• 10

  Kabooooom - Matt Morrison

  Jan 17, 2026

  The Rocketeer: The Island #1 does everything a good first issue should. It introduces the characters for newcomers and sets up a hook that leaves all the audience wanting more. With a spirited story and action-packed artwork, this is old-school pulp heroics done right! Read Full Review

• 9.7

  SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen

  Mar 05, 2026

  This is a hell of a lot of fun if, like myself, you’re a fan of pulpy storytelling and classic old cartoon characters. But the big draw for me with this book is the fact that it’s based on a story by the late Dave Stevens, who created The Rocketeer back in the early 1980s. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg

  Jan 14, 2026

  The premiere issue of The Rocketeer: The Island is just what I wanted from this series, an excellent foundation for an adventure into the unknown with a great setting and amazing cast of characters. John Layman crafts a tale that would make Dan Stevens proud and along with Jasob Edgar gives their own touch to it, making for an excellent series debut. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  AIPT - Christopher Franey

  Jan 16, 2026

  The Rocketeer: The Island #1 is a reminder of why this character endures: adventure, romance, history, and heart, all wrapped in a jetpack. It's bold, imaginative, and unapologetically fun. Don't sleep on this one make sure to place your order with your local comic shop, because Cliff Secord's latest adventure takes off on February 25, 2026. It's one worth chasing into the clouds. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  KPB Comics - Chris Parker Jr

  Feb 25, 2026

  The Rocketeer: The Island #1 succeeds because it understands that the character works best when he is caught between his own small-scale problems and world-altering events. As the comic ends, and you see Cliff fly toward the horizon to see the impossible, you find yourself fully invested in the journey of what comes next. < Read Full Review

• 9.0

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Feb 25, 2026

  Edgar delivers solid, fun and beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. I like the style a lot and how it reminds me a little of Darwyn Cook. Read Full Review

• 8.8

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Feb 25, 2026

  The Rocketeer: The Island #1 is a very good first issue that makes the reader want to read more. The story draws you in with a lot of humor and fun, while the art is pleasing to the eye. The surprise characters that show up heighten the excitement and show that there could be much more in store for this series. If you are looking for a fun and family friendly story at the shop this week, pick up this issue and prepare to be very entertained. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar

  Feb 25, 2026

  While there’s a lot to love in The Rocketeer: The Island #1, there are some issues holding it back. At times, the ’30s dialogue can go overboard and immediately take you out of the story. The first issue also takes a bit to really get going, and it’s not really until halfway through that the book starts to coalesce and take off. Now that things are set, hopefully the second issue can just hit the ground running and never look back. If it does, we could be in for something incredibly fun that franchise fans will love. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Book Clique - Frank Jarome

  Feb 26, 2026

  It is too soon to tell if this miniseries will hold the same place in my heart that the 1991 movie does, but The Rocketeer: The Island is off to a good start here, and I cannot wait to see where it goes next. Read Full Review