The Rocketeer: The Island #1 ComicsPRO Variant (Stevens Virgin) CGC 9.8 (010)

Miniseries premiere! The Rocketeer returns to save Amelia Earhart in a brand-new story by creator Dave Stevens!The year is 1938, and Cliff Secord (A.K.A. the Rocketeer) is recruited to lead a search and rescue mission. The mission? Find Amelia Earhart! Considering a year has passed since the famous pilot went missing, the Rocketeer is hesitant at first—that is, until he learns the expedition is to the same island Betty ran off to with the scummy photographer Marco! The Rocketeer will have to uncover the secret of the century’s greatest mystery while trying to win back his girlfriend. But what else awaits him on the island?Beloved writer John Layman (Chew, Titans) and artistic powerhouse Jacob Edgar (Plastic Man: No More, The Ones) team up to tell the wildest Rocketeer story ever, based on a never-published outline by Rocketeer creator Dave Stevens!

This copy of The Rocketeer: The Island #1—featuring the rare ComicsPRO Exclusive Virgin Variant showcasing artwork by iconic Rocketeer creator Dave Stevens—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company).

• Exclusive Convention Virgin Variant: Distributed strictly in limited quantities as a venue-exclusive release for the 2026 ComicsPRO Retailer Conference, this "Virgin" edition strips away all logos, titles, and trade dress—allowing Dave Stevens’ timeless artwork to be showcased in pure, uninterrupted fashion.

• What a 9.8 Means: A CGC grade of 9.8 Near Mint/Mint represents the practical pinnacle of condition for modern comic books. The issue is virtually flawless—featuring brilliant cover gloss, sharp corners, pristine edges, and tight binding—with only the most subtle allowable binding or printing defect permitted by industry standards.

• Guaranteed Authenticity: CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, authentic 1st printing ComicsPRO exclusive variant and confirm its condition before sealing.

• Permanent Preservation: Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell ("slab"), this heavy-duty casing protects the book from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its high-grade collector status and investment value remain preserved indefinitely.