The Rocketeer: Thrills, Spills, and Chills--IDW Classic Collections

Discover all the fun of classic comics in these stories, including Dave Stevens’ original masterpiece, featuring high-flying Indiana Jones-style adventures that mix pulp action, mystery, and danger!

From its beginnings in comics to its big screen adaptation, The Rocketeer has captured audiences’ imagination with its blend of pulp thrills and classic adventure. Now, in these new IDW Classic Collections, read all of Dave Steven's original comics plus the continuing adventures of Cliff, Betty, and Peevy from Rocketeer Adventures!

Cliff Secord, a down-on-his luck pilot, is always looking for ways to make a fast buck. Discovering a stolen rocket pack could be the one thing that will turn his fortunes around...but will it? What follows are government agents, German spies, deception, danger, and adventure. This is the world of...The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens!

Also included are the continuing adventures of Cliff in Rocketeer Adventures, the first time new stories were created involving Dave Stevens’ ace stunt pilot. Expanding on Stevens’ original masterpiece these 24 short stories continue where the original comics left off as Cliff, Betty, and Peevy fight off gangsters, Nazi spies, fake superheros, and more from some of the most talented creators in comics including Kurt Busiek, Darwyn Cooke, Dave Gibbons, Marc Guggenheim, Walter Simonson, Bruce Timm, Stan Sakai, John Byrne, Matt Wagner, and more!

The Rocketeer: Thrills, Spills, and Chills includes over 350 pages of comics action in a convenient 6” x 9” format that lets you take the fun of reading wherever you want!

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Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs