The Rocketeer: The Island #4

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• 9.6

  SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen

  Jun 30, 2026

  The Island has been a fun four-issue miniseries based on a story by the Rocketeer’s creator, Dave Stevens. Writer John Layman does a great job of adapting the tale and bringing it to life, capturing the adventurous spirit that has always made the Rocketeer such an enjoyable character. Read Full Review

• 9.3

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Jun 24, 2026

  The Rocketeer: The Island #4 really sticks the landing on this fun and entertaining finale. The crowning of a new King of Skull Island, the fate of Amelia Earhart, and the love rekindled between Cliff & Betty are all answered in this final issue. The fact that we get a clear and concise ending is truly special in this age of keeping things vague and uncertain. The Rocketeer: The Island has been an entertaining series throughout with a finale that pays off for those of us who have been following the series as it went along. If you haven’t been reading this one, make sure to keep your eyes out for when the FOC to order the Trade hits so you won’t miss an opportunity to read this fun crossover story. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  Comic Book Clique - Frank Jarome

  Jun 28, 2026

  Who Will Rule The Rocketeer: The Island #4 wraps the miniseries up in grand fashion, putting the titular hero in a tough spot between the monstrous dinosaur King Bloodscale and everyone’s favorite giant ape Kong. Despite the literal scale of the threats Cliff faces, the issue never forgets that it’s a pulp adventure, delivering escapes and derring-do in equal measure. Dave Stevens would be proud of how the creative team brought his “lost tale” to life here. Read Full Review