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Guardians of The Galaxy - Rocket Raccoon Portrait T-Shirt
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Rocket Raccoon
Rocket is a genetically and cybernetically modified raccoon, and the joke of the character is that this is treated as funny by everyone except him. The films built his arc entirely around that gap: he is aggressive, sarcastic and impossible to work with because he was assembled by people who considered him disposable equipment, and the closest thing he has to a stable relationship is with a tree that can say three words.
- First appearance
- Marvel Preview #7 (1976), Marvel Comics
- Created by
- Bill Mantlo, Keith Giffen
- Also known as
- Rocket, 89P13
- Universe
- Marvel Universe
- Appears in
- comics, film, animation, games
Who is Rocket Raccoon?
Rocket is a genetically and cybernetically modified raccoon, and the joke of the character is that this is treated as funny by everyone except him. The films built his arc entirely around that gap: he is aggressive, sarcastic and impossible to work with because he was assembled by people who considered him disposable equipment, and the closest thing he has to a stable relationship is with a tree that can say three words. His name comes from the Beatles song Rocky Raccoon, which is also the source of a running gag about being called one. The character's creator, Bill Mantlo, suffered a catastrophic brain injury in 1992 and has required full-time care since; the sustained public campaign to secure him recognition and royalties from the films is one of the better-known creator-credit stories in modern comics.
Rocket Raccoon: the details
- First appearance
- Marvel Preview #7, Summer 1976
- Created by
- Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen
- Named after a Beatles song
- Taken from Rocky Raccoon on The Beatles (1968), which the stories reference directly
- Not a natural animal
- Genetically and cybernetically modified as an experiment, and the films treat that as an atrocity rather than an origin gift
- Designation
- Referred to in later films by his experimental subject number, 89P13
- Creator's circumstances
- Bill Mantlo suffered a severe brain injury in 1992; a sustained public campaign sought recognition and royalties for him after the films' success
- Guardians line-up
- Joined the modern Guardians of the Galaxy in the 2008 relaunch that reshaped the team
Why Rocket Raccoon endures
A minor 1976 curiosity turned into a leading character by the Guardians films, and the subject of one of modern comics' most prominent creator-credit campaigns.
What Rocket Raccoon looks like on a shirt
Signature motif: A raccoon in flight gear carrying an oversized weapon
Full-character illustration rather than an emblem — the comedy is in the proportions, so simplified or abstracted versions lose it. Frequently paired with Groot, which is the strongest two-character design in the Marvel line.
Needs full illustration — the humour lives in the proportions, so silhouette treatments fail. Best-selling designs pair him with Groot. Suits black, olive and charcoal. Teen and adult sizing.
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Sizes: kids to adult
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Who has played Rocket Raccoon
| Performer | Production | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Cooper | Guardians of the Galaxy | 2014 | Voice |
Rocket Raccoon T-shirts: common questions
Who created Rocket Raccoon?
Rocket Raccoon was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen, first appearing in Marvel Preview #7 in 1976 (Marvel Comics).
What does a Rocket Raccoon T-shirt usually look like?
A raccoon in flight gear carrying an oversized weapon. Needs full illustration — the humour lives in the proportions, so silhouette treatments fail. Best-selling designs pair him with Groot. Suits black, olive and charcoal. Teen and adult sizing.
Are Rocket Raccoon T-shirts made for children?
No. Rocket Raccoon comes from work made for older audiences, so we keep the character off our kids pages even where children's sizes are manufactured.
Who has played Rocket Raccoon?
Rocket Raccoon has been voiced by Bradley Cooper (Guardians of the Galaxy, 2014).
How much does a Rocket Raccoon T-shirt cost?
Rocket Raccoon shirts we currently track start from around $17.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.
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