A few months ago, IDW Publishing announced details for The Rocketeer: The Island, an upcoming limited series launching this February from the creative team of John Layman (Titans, Chew), blockbuster artist Jacob Edgar (Plastic Man No More!, Batman: The Adventures Continue) and visionary colorist K.J. Díaz (Amazing Spider-Man, Blade). According to the official synopsis, this new miniseries “brings readers back to 1938 as Cliff Secord, a.k.a. The Rocketeer, returns to save Amelia Earhart! But this search and rescue mission brings the fan-favorite hero to a mysterious island that is full of surprises.”
The Beat is proud to exclusively reveal covers and solicit info for pages for The Rocketeer: The Island #2 available April 22, 2026. In addition to the main cover by Edgar, the issue will also include variant covers by original Rocketeer creator Dave Stevens as well as Carson Thorn.
As mentioned when it was first announced, this new Rocketeer miniseries is based on a never-published outline by Stevens who passed away back in 2008. The first issue will be available next month on February 25 with pre-orders due January 19.
Writer John Layman
Artist Jacob Edgar
Colorist K.J. Díaz
Cover A Jacob Edgar
Cover B Dave Stevens
Cover RI 1:10 Carson Thorn
In 1937, Amelia Earhart went missing on her flight around the world. One year later, the Rocketeer is on a mission to find and rescue her!
After a rocky voyage, the Rocketeer and his crew dock on a mysterious island in the area where Amelia was last heard from. Immediately, they discover strange creatures that could just be real-life dinosaurs! Well, facing giant carnivorous monsters has to be better than staying on the ship with Betty and her cheesecake photographer, Marco…right?
John Layman (Chew, Spawn: The Scorched) and Jacob Edgar (Plastic Man: No More, The Ones) continue their thrilling new series based on a story by Dave Stevens!
