In 1982, I discovered the wonderful and exciting adventures of Cliff Secord, a young pilot who stumbled across a jet pack and with the help of his mechanic friend Peavey,became “The Rocketeer.” Lovingly written and exquisitely illustrated by Dave Stevens, the book was a throwback to 1930’s pulp magazines, radio programs, and movie serials, with artwork reminiscent of the detailed line work of comics legend Russ Heath. I followed the Rocketeer’s exploits from their original run as a backup to Mike Grell’s “Starslayer”...