Good news for Raccoonatics (fans of Rocket Raccoon)! Our favorite gun-toting raccoon is getting his own series! Starting in July of this year, just before the release of the
Guardians of the Galaxy movie,
Marvel will release
Rocket Raccoon #1, written and illustrated by
Skottie Young. The series will play up the humor of the character, and will eventually blend in elements from his origin on Halfworld. Skottie Young also has described the series as not only for kids, but just enough edge for adults too. Here's the plot description:
"As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a "formidable-and-expert-Guardian" on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?) Rocket's high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes a wanted man--and the authorities are not the only one on his TAIL! (We'll definitely be overusing that pun!) Superstar creator Skottie Young brings his A-game as writer and artist on the series we've been waiting decades for."
