Back just a few years ago when Marvel Studios/Disney took a big chance and made Marvel Comics’ Guardians Of The Galaxy into a movie no one knew for sure if it would succeed.
Marvel Studios was on a run with its hit movies based on major Marvel Comics stars. The big hitters like Captain America, The Avengers, Thor and Iron Man had been big hits.
Making Guardians was a big gamble as the team was a second tier group with some cosmic connections.
Marvel Studios need not have worried both Guardians one and two were big hits.
One such concern over their success was the inclusion of two team members that were totally digital: Groot and Rocket-a talking tree and a raccoon.
Audiences loved them-especially Rocket Raccoon with his saucy attitude and talent for mayhem and piloting skills.
But, long before Rocket became a film favorite he was introduced in of all places Marvel Comics Hulk comic book.
Even then there was something about the feisty rodent that attracted fans. So much so he received his own 4-part mini-series by writer Carl Potts and artist Mike Mignola (of Hellboy fame).
The mini-series delved into Rocket’s past and impressive skills and quickly became a fan favorite.
While the regular comic book Joe may not be able to afford Rocket’s first appearance in The Incredible Hulk, the mini-series is still affordable. Of course don’t expect to pay the original 75 cent price tag per issue.
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