GROUNDED!
From the pages of Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket has found himself stuck in the LAST place he wants to be-the backwards, no-class, pit of a planet called Earth. It's where those dumb furry things people say he looks like are from! One thing is clear-it doesn't matter who or what gets in his way...he's gotta get off this mudball, NOW. Easier said than done.
Rated T+
ROCKET RACCOON is dark, political, and violent. Don't pick it up expecting to find another happy-go-lucky Rocket and Groot jailbreak adventure. It's certainly not goofy, by any means " unless you consider assaulting a police officer with a cheeseburger 'goofy,' in which case, yes, it's very goofy. Many thanks to the creative team for giving us our medicine with sugar. Read Full Review
This is definitely a series to keep an eye on in the future. If you're not into the feel-good stories this is totally for you. Read Full Review
We expected a jovial adventure much like we're used to seeing Rocket go on with Groot, but this comic is nothing of the sort. It's a dark take on Rocket and proves he's perhaps at his best behaved when he's guarding the galaxy. Read Full Review
As a premiere, Rocket Raccoon #1 is a fairly solid issue. The story is engaging, the art is phenomenal, and the more gruff version of a beloved character is entertaining. Sure, there is a dip in the middle, but the ending more than makes up for the few boring panels. It will be very interesting to see where Rosenberg takes the story after that intense final panel. Read Full Review
Rocket Racoon is a great character and Matthew Rosenberg seems to be having fun with him and the rest of the Marvel Universe here. The story is pretty straight forward (Rocket wants off Earth), but the ending throws an interesting wrench into it all. The art is very good and if you are a Rocket fan, I'm sure you'll dig this beginning. Read Full Review
As part of the Grounded storyline, Rocket Raccoon #1 sets up a solid introduction to the fan favorite character, albeit in a new setting with yet-to-be-defined circumstances beyond Rocket simply wanting to leave Earth. Rosenberg and Coelho appear to be building a slow burn with this tale, so readers are going to have to bring some patience with them for this first issue. Theres plenty to like, but it might take you and Rocket a little while to get accustomed to one another. Read Full Review
As it is, Rocket Raccoon #1 is good enough. Earth has an amusing alien underworld that Rocket must explore in order to escape the planet. It generates some funny lines featuring deep cuts from Marvel lore. Jorge Coelho’s art looks a bit like John Romita’s way back when he used to shade and the writer Matthew Rosenberg nails Rocket’s character. I was never disappointed in Rocket Raccoon #1 so much as I was worried about the future of the comic book. It nagged me the entire time I was reading, but it was still an enjoyable read. Read Full Review
Rocket Raccoon delivers biting satire on modern culture that likely won't connect with every reader in his new ongoing series. Read Full Review
Great intro!!
This comic was amusing, as the denizens of earth try to make sense of who/what Rocket is (skunk? badger?) and he in turn struggles to escape. I enjoyed this depiction of the Human Torch, and Rocket's abrasive attitude. Rosenberg and Coelho are a formidable team.
Clever script bits. Strong art efforts. Flarking friendly furry (when you're not hating the guy) It even almost makes the weak "GROUNDED" concept bearable.
It has a few good laughs and even surprises me when the same homeless guy from the Star-Lord comic turns up (I wonder if he'll be significant later) but, ultimately, this just amounts to Rocket wandering aimlessly through the city.
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