Debuting at San Diego Comic Con in just a few weeks, Marvel has unveiled an exclusive variant to “Rocket Raccoon” #1 featuring the work of the incomparable Jeff Smith, the cartoonist behind “Bone,” “RASL” and “Tuki Saves the Humans.” Featuring Rocket and his good pal Groot, the variant will run at $10 at the convention and feature the rather critically acclaimed debut issue of Skottie Young’s new Marvel ongoing (which we discussed with Young at length recently).
Take a look:
Speaking of Rocket, by the way, now seems as good a time as any to make mention of our Guardians Month here at Multiversity, a month-long benefit for Bill Mantlo. All month, we’re posting Guardians of the Galaxy-related pieces created by some of our favorite artists, and at the end of the month there will be an auction of many of the pieces of original art to benefit Mantlo, creator of Rocket Raccoon. Please read more about Bill and his story here, and if you feel moved to donate to Bill yourself, you can do so by clicking here.
For the full Marvel press release, please see below.
Marvel Press Release
Skottie Young’s brand new Rocket Raccoon series is taking the comic book industry by storm, garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike! Today, Marvel is proud to unveil that legendary cartoonist Jeff Smith (Bone, RASL) will lend his pen to a jaw-dropping variant cover to the sold-out first issue available exclusively at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International!
“How cool is it to see Jeff Smith — the creator of the seminal Bone — render Marvel’s SDCC exclusive variant cover, featuring this year’s breakout comic character? Pretty cool,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso.
As if you didn’t need another reason to head to the comic event of the year, this stunning cover will only be available for purchase at the Marvel Booth at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Jeff Smith’s Rocket Raccoon #1 variant joins an array of soon to be announced merchandise that will be available exclusively on site at The Marvel Shop in Marvel’s San Diego Comic Con International booth (Booth #2329).
Limited to 5000 pieces and priced at $10.00, don’t miss out on your chance to snag this epic variant cover as comics legend Jeff Smith brings his unique style and charm to two of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy exclusively at this year’s Marvel Shop for San Diego Comic Con International!
ROCKET RACCOON #1
JEFF SMITH VARIANT ($10.00)
Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Art by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Cover by JEFF SMITH
