Rocket Raccoon#Publication history

{{Short description|Marvel Comics fictional character}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2018}}

{{Infobox comics character

|character_name=Rocket Raccoon

|image=225px

|caption=Rocket Raccoon as depicted in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 6 #14 (July 2021).
Art by Brett Booth.

|publisher=Marvel Comics

|debut=Marvel Preview #7
(July 1976)

|creators=Bill Mantlo
Keith Giffen

|species= Halfworlder raccoon mutate

|homeworld=Halfworld

|alliances=Guardians of the Galaxy
Avengers
Nova Corps

|partners=Groot

|aliases=Rocky Raccoon
Ranger Rocket

|powers=

  • Superior raccoon physiology granting:
  • Superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, reflexes, and senses
  • Skilled marksman and hand-to-hand combatant
  • Master tactician and field commander
  • Accomplished starship aviator
  • Genius-level intellect

}}

Rocket Raccoon is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen, the character first appeared in Marvel Preview #7 (July 1976). He is an intelligent anthropomorphic raccoon who is an expert marksman, weapon specialist, and master tactician. His name and aspects of his character were inspired by the Beatles' 1968 song "Rocky Raccoon". Rocket Raccoon appeared as a prominent member in the 2008 relaunch of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy.

The character has appeared in several media adaptations as a member of that team, including animated television series, toys, and video games. He appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022 television film), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In these appearances, the film version character of Rocket is voiced by Bradley Cooper, with on-set acting by Sean Gunn.

Publication history

The character was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen,{{cite web|url= https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/05/bill-mantlo-rocket-raccoon-screening_n_5649844.html|title= Bill Mantlo, Rocket Raccoon Co-Creator, Gets Private Guardians Screening In Care Facility|first= Ed|last= Mazza|date= August 5, 2014|website= The Huffington Post|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140807012042/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/05/bill-mantlo-rocket-raccoon-screening_n_5649844.html|archive-date= August 7, 2014|url-status= live}} inspired by the Beatles song "Rocky Raccoon".{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Reed|url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/12/365-reasons-to-love-comics-163/|title=365 Reasons to Love Comics #163|website=Comic Book Resources|date=June 12, 2007|access-date=September 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009235514/http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/12/365-reasons-to-love-comics-163/|archive-date=October 9, 2012|url-status= live|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web | url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50989 | title=CBR - the World's Top Destination for Comic, Movie & TV news | work=Comic Book Resources | date=December 22, 2023 }} Other references to the song were featured in Rocket's appearance in The Incredible Hulk #271 (May 1982), which was titled "Now Somewhere In the Black Holes of Sirius Major There Lived a Young Boy Named Rocket Raccoon" and saw the Hulk help Rocket stop a villain trying to steal "Gideon's Bible", which in the Marvel Universe was a book that contained the sum of all knowledge on the Loonies colony.{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50989|title=The Unlikely Journey of Guardians of the Galaxy Star Rocket Raccoon|last=Cronin|first=Brian|website=Comic Book Resources|date=February 19, 2014|access-date=February 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221092902/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50989|archive-date=February 21, 2014|url-status= live|df=mdy-all}}

Rocket Raccoon first appeared in Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976) in the back-up feature "Prince Wayfinder: The Sword in the Star", where he was called "Rocky".{{gcdb|type=character|search= Rocket+Raccoon|title= Rocket Raccoon}}{{cite comic|writer= Mantlo, Bill|penciller= Giffen, Keith|inker= Giffen, Keith|story= The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld!|title= Marvel Preview|issue= 7|date= Summer 1976}} In this appearance the character spoke using stock British English phrases such as "bloody well," "old bean," "jolly good," etc., which did not continue in later appearances.{{cn|date=July 2024}} He next appeared in The Incredible Hulk #271 (May 1982), where it is learned that "Rocky" is short for "Rocket". In 1985, he received his own four-issue limited series and, in an afterword to the first issue, Mantlo asserted that this was the same character seen in Preview, penciled by Mike Mignola and inked by Al Gordon with Al Milgrom. Rocket appeared in Quasar #15 in 1990 and later appeared in three issues of Sensational She-Hulk in 1992 (#44–46). The character only appeared in a total of ten comic books in his first thirty years of existence.{{cite magazine|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/the-rise-of-guardians-of-the-galaxys-rocket-raccoon-20140729|title= The Rise of Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Raccoon|first= Sean|last= Collins|date= July 29, 2014|magazine= Rolling Stone|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140821013107/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/the-rise-of-guardians-of-the-galaxys-rocket-raccoon-20140729|archive-date= August 21, 2014|url-status= live|quote= Rocket was a punchline, putting in brief comic-relief cameos in titles like Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk; he appeared in 10 comics total over 30 years.|df= mdy-all}}

Besides a brief appearance in a 2006 issue of Exiles, Rocket Raccoon was next seen in 2007's Annihilation: Conquest and Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord limited series,{{cite web|url=http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/003641508.cfm|title= Getting Exclusive at Marvel's Cup O' Joe|first= Brian|last= Warmoth|access-date=February 25, 2007|website=WizardUniverse.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070330005815/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/003641508.cfm|archive-date = March 30, 2007}} and their spin-off series, a new volume of Guardians of the Galaxy.{{cite web|first=Vaneta|last=Rogers|url= http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=156983|title= Greeting the Guardians: Rocket Raccoon, Groot|website= Newsarama|date=May 14, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090221174749/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=156983|archive-date= February 21, 2009|url-status= dead}} He remained a regular member of the series cast until it was canceled with issue #25 in 2010, also appearing in the follow-up limited series The Thanos Imperative. Along with fellow Guardian Groot, Rocket starred in backup features in Annihilators #1–4 (May 2011 – August 2011) and Annihilators: Earthfall #1–4 (November 2011 – February 2012 ).

Rocket Raccoon, along with the other members of the Guardians, appeared in issues #4-8 of Avengers Assemble, a series intended as a jumping-on point for fans of the film The Avengers. He appears prominently in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3, a part of the 2012 Marvel NOW! relaunch.{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41610|title= NYCC: Bendis, McNiven & Wacker Relaunch the Guardians of the Galaxy|last= Richards|first= Dave|date= October 14, 2012|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131031122838/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41610|archive-date= October 31, 2013|url-status= live|access-date =October 15, 2012}}

In February 2014, it was announced that Skottie Young would write and illustrate a Rocket Raccoon ongoing series.{{cite web|url= http://multiversitycomics.com/previews/rocket-raccoon-blasts-off-and-probably-other-puns-in-new-skottie-young-series/|title= Rocket Raccoon Blasts Off (and Probably Other Puns) in New Skottie Young Series|first= Matthew|last= Meylikhov|date= February 28, 2014|website= Multiversity Comics|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140627211555/http://multiversitycomics.com/previews/rocket-raccoon-blasts-off-and-probably-other-puns-in-new-skottie-young-series/|archive-date= June 27, 2014|url-status= live|access-date= March 10, 2014}} The series began in July 2014, with the first issue selling over 300,000 copies.{{cite web|url= http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/06/04/rocket-raccoon-1-by-skottie-young-to-sell-300000/|title= Rocket Raccoon #1 By Mister Skottie Young To Sell 300,000 (Update)|first= Rich|last= Johnston|date= June 4, 2014|website= Bleeding Cool|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140716024631/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/06/04/rocket-raccoon-1-by-skottie-young-to-sell-300000/|archive-date= July 16, 2014|url-status= live|quote= I understand that orders for Rocket Raccoon #1, the new comic from Mister Skottie Young that received such a strong showing for Free Comic Book Day, is close to topping 300,000 pre-orders from Marvel Comics.}} Jake Parker replaced Young as the artist beginning with issue #5.{{cite web|url= http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2014/11/jake-parker-brings-extra-groot-to-rocket-raccoon-5/|title= Jake Parker brings extra Groot to Rocket Raccoon #5′|first= JK|last= Parkin|date= November 9, 2014|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141128150446/http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2014/11/jake-parker-brings-extra-groot-to-rocket-raccoon-5/|archive-date= November 28, 2014|url-status= live}} The series ended in May 2015 as one of many titles to be cancelled for Marvel's Secret Wars event.{{cite web |url= http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/03/07/marvel-announces-groot-1-replace-rocket-raccoon-secret-wars/|title= Marvel Announces Groot #1 – To Replace Rocket Raccoon For Secret Wars|first= Rich|last= Johnston|date= March 7, 2015|website= Bleeding Cool|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151005071205/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/03/07/marvel-announces-groot-1-replace-rocket-raccoon-secret-wars/|archive-date= October 5, 2015|url-status= live|quote= During Secret Wars, Rocket Raccoon is cancelled and replaced by Groot.}} A new volume, titled Rocket Raccoon and Groot, began in January 2016 as part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunch.{{cite web|url= http://marvel.com/news/comics/25078/rocket_raccoon_groot_reunite_for_new_adventures|title= Rocket Raccoon & Groot Reunite For New Adventures|first= JK|last= Parkin|date= September 15, 2015|website= Marvel Comics.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151212042922/http://marvel.com/news/comics/25078/rocket_raccoon_groot_reunite_for_new_adventures|archive-date= December 12, 2015|url-status= live|quote= Skottie Young and Filipe Andrade continue the exploits of these two Guardians of the Galaxy in their own spotlight series!|df= mdy-all}}

Fictional character biography

Image:Rocket raccoon 01.jpg and Al Gordon.]]

Rocket Raccoon is the "Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant", an area of outer space sealed off from the rest of the cosmos by the Galacian Wall. Rocket is captain of the starship Rack 'n' Ruin, and he and his first mate Wal Rus come from the planet Halfworld in the Keystone Quadrant, an abandoned colony for the mentally ill whose animals were transformed into anthropomorphic forms to care for the inmates. Rocket was Halfworld's chief law officer ("ranger"), who protected it from various threats.

At one point, Judson Jakes tried to steal the Halfworld Bible, but was thwarted by Rocket and various animal associates. Later, Lord Dyvyne abducted Rocket's friend Lylla Otter, and Jakes began the Toy War. As the Toy War continued, Blackjack O'Hare teamed up with Rocket, and Rocket was reunited with Lylla. The Rack 'n' Ruin was soon destroyed, as Judson Jakes and Lord Dyvyne teamed up to kill Rocket Raccoon. Rocket Raccoon and his friends cured the Loonies of their mental illnesses, as Judson Jakes and Lord Dyvyne were apparently killed. Rocket and the animals as well as the robots left Halfworld and took off into space for their own adventures. Some time later, Rocket was revealed to have been a laboratory subject on the Stranger's planet, and escaped his captivity there.

=Guardians of the Galaxy=

Rocket Raccoon resurfaced as a member of the team chosen to accompany Star-Lord on his mission to stop a Phalanx infiltration of the Kree homeworld. Rocket is depicted as a gifted military tactician who is fearless, loyal, and insightful. It is heavily implied that he has a case of obsessive compulsive disorder. Rocket's trademark rocket skates are absent.

Rocket joins the new Guardians of the Galaxy at the behest of his friend Star-Lord. It is he who suggests that the team adopt that moniker after hearing it mentioned by Major Victory. Later, when the team almost disbands and Peter Quill (Star-Lord) disappears (sent into the Negative Zone by Ronan), Rocket keeps the team alive, and brings in Groot as a member, as they had become firm friends. Rocket takes over as leader until they rescue Peter and save the Earth from an alien invasion. When the team tries to halt the growing War of Kings, Rocket leads the portion of the team assigned to make contact with the Shi'ar. They are unable to teleport into the Emperor Vulcan's flagship and have to be rescued by the Starjammers and Rocket's old friend Ch'od. They bring back the rightful queen of the Shi'ar, but she is killed after Rocket departs, much to his horror.

After the Guardians disband, Rocket Raccoon takes up a normal job with Timely Inc. He and Groot were reunited and tricked into returning to Halfworld: there, he found that his memories of the place were mostly half-truths and deliberately crafted fake memories. In reality, Jakes and Blackjack O'Hare had worked with Rocket in providing security at Halfworld Asylum for the Criminally Insane; Doctor Dyvyne had been Head of Psychology there; and both the anthropomorphic animals and the automaton clowns were deliberately created to work at the asylum, as their appearance would calm the inmates. The crises that Rocket half-remembered had been caused by the psychic supervillain the Star Thief, who had been admitted as an inmate and used his psychic powers to turn the inhabitants against each other. Rocket had turned the warders into a biological "key" to keep Star-Thief locked up, and deliberately altered his mind and left Halfworld so it could never be opened - but he was tricked into returning by the Thief, whose mind had escaped into the asylum after his host body died.

When the Guardians of the Galaxy title was relaunched in 2013, Rocket was again a member of the team.{{cite comic|writer= Bendis, Brian Michael|penciller= McNiven, Steve|inker= Dell, John|story= What exactly do you think you're doing, Mister Quill?"|title= Guardians of the Galaxy|volume= 3|issue= 1|date= May 2013}}

In the first issue of Secret Wars, the Guardians of the Galaxy take part in the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610, during which Rocket and Groot are killed by the Children of Tomorrow.{{cite comic|writer= Hickman, Jonathan|penciller= Ribić, Esad|inker= Ribić, Esad|story= The End Times|title= Secret Wars|issue= 1|date= July 2015}}

=All-New, All-Different Marvel=

In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Rocket Raccoon takes leadership of the Guardians of the Galaxy while Star-Lord is busy on Spartax.{{cite comic|writer= Bendis, Brian Michael|penciller= Schiti, Valerio|inker= Schiti, Valerio|title= Guardians of the Galaxy|volume= 4|issue= 1|date= December 2015}}

During the crisis in Avengers: No Road Home, when the dark goddess Nyx threatens to destroy all light in the universe, Rocket is one of the heroes who were inadvertently assembled to fight her, including Hawkeye, Hercules, Hulk, the Scarlet Witch, Spectrum, the Vision, Voyager, and Conan the Barbarian. Once Nyx was defeated, Rocket mused that this would allow him to cross "being an Avenger" off his bucket list.{{cite book|last1= Ewing|first1= Al|author-link1= Al Ewing|last2= Waid|first2= Mark|author-link2= Mark Waid|last3= Zub|first3= Jim|author-link3= Jim Zub|title= Avengers: No Road Home|publisher= Marvel Comics|date= 2019|location= New York, New York|pages= 256|isbn= 978-1302914851}}

Powers and abilities

Rocket Raccoon possesses the normal attributes of an Earth raccoon, including speed (which has been additionally amplified by his training), and an acute sense of smell, sight, hearing and touch. Sharp claws allow him to scale walls, buildings, and trees with ease. He is an accomplished starship pilot, a brilliant engineer and technician, and an expert marksman with the two laser pistols he carries as well as having an affinity for heavy weapons. He is a master military tactician and leader, attributes that help him take charge of the Guardians of the Galaxy when Star-Lord is unavailable.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}

Reception

= Critical reception =

Dominic Lerose of The Daily Cardinal called Rocket Raccoon a "top fan favorite," writing, "Rocket is the only surviving member of the Guardians of the Galaxy after Thanos' snap for good reason. He’s the most interesting out of them all, the most emotionally vulnerable and a character audiences love not only for his cuteness and humor, but for his saddened soul and desire to fit into the dramatic universe of Marvel. Let’s hope we get to see a lot of Rocket Raccoon in Avengers: Endgame next month, and let’s hope he makes it out alive so we can see more of him in the future."{{Cite web |date=2019-05-11 |title=Rocket Raccoon: Marvel's most unique hero {{!}} The Daily Cardinal |url=https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2019/04/rocket-raccoon-marvels-most-unique-hero |access-date=2023-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511094532/https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2019/04/rocket-raccoon-marvels-most-unique-hero |archive-date=May 11, 2019 }}

= Accolades =

  • In 2014, Comic Book Resources (CBR) included Rocket Raccoon in their "Marvel and DC's Greatest Animal Characters" list.{{Cite web |last=Buxton |first=Marc |date=2014-05-16 |title=MORE THAN PETS: Marvel and DC's Greatest Animal Characters |url=https://www.cbr.com/more-than-pets-marvel-and-dcs-greatest-animal-characters/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=CBR |language=en}}
  • In 2018, CBR ranked Rocket Raccoon 25th in their "25 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy" list.{{Cite web |last=Kantor |first=Jonathan H. |date=2018-06-11 |title=The 25 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/strongest-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=CBR |language=en}}
  • In 2021, Screen Rant ranked Rocket Raccoon 19th in their "20 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy Members In The Comics" list.{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=2021-09-01 |title=15 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy Members In The Comics, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-guardians-galaxy-comics-members-ranked/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}
  • In 2022, The A.V Club ranked Rocket Raccoon 44th in their "100 best Marvel characters" list.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-09 |title=The 100 best Marvel characters ranked |url=https://www.avclub.com/100-greatest-marvel-characters-ranked-1849153215 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}

Literary reception

= Volumes =

== ''Rocket Raccoon'' (2014) ==

According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Rocket Raccoon #1 was the best selling comic book in July 2014.{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Comics: July 2014 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/152371-Top-100-Comics-July-2014 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.diamondcomics.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pantozzi |first=Jill |date=2014-08-11 |title=History Making Comic Industry Sales Rocket Racoon |url=https://www.themarysue.com/best-comic-sales-month-recorded-history/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Comichron: July 2014 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2014/2014-07.html |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.comichron.com}}{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--July 2014 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/29385/top-300-comics-actual-july-2014 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}

Jeff Lake of IGN gave Rocket Raccoon #1 a grade of 8.7 out of 10, writing, "In Rocket Raccoon #1, Skottie Young proves a quality storyteller behind the pages and on them. Though the plot is a little barebones for now, Young imbues the script with enough energy to keep it going, his amazing visuals doing the rest. Rocket's fan base will only grow in the coming months, and. Young appears well suited to do him justice."{{Cite web |last=Lake |first=Jeff |date=2014-07-03 |title=Rocket Raccoon #1 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/03/rocket-raccoon-1-review |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=IGN |language=en}}

== ''Rocket Raccoon and Groot'' (2016) ==

According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1 was the 15th best selling comic book in January 2016.{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Comics: January 2016 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/174563-Top-100-Comics-January-2016 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.diamondcomics.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Comichron: January 2016 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2016/2016-01.html |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.comichron.com}}{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--January 2016 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/33653/top-300-comics-actual-january-2016 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}

Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1 a grade of 7.8 out of 10, writing, "This new series may not feel terribly "all-new" or "all-different," but it features a proven creative team exploring the continued misadventures of Rocket and Groot. It's tough to go wrong with that. Unlike some Guardians comics, this series quickly finds its niche and promises interesting wrinkles to come for both characters."{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2016-01-05 |title=Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/05/rocket-raccoon-and-groot-1-review |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=IGN |language=en}}

== ''Rocket Raccoon'' (2016) ==

According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Rocket Raccoon #1 was the 29th best selling comic book in December 2016.{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Comics: December 2016 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/188968-Top-100-Comics-December-2016 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.diamondcomics.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Comichron: December 2016 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2016/2016-12.html |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.comichron.com}}{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--December 2016 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/36511/top-300-comics-actual-december-2016 |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}

Supporting characters

Characters supporting Rocket include:

Enemies

Rocket Raccoon had enemies of his own in his comic series, including:

  • Black Bunny Brigade - A group of mercenary rabbits led by Blackjack.
  • Judson Jakes - An anthropomorphic mole who runs the Halfworld Asylum for the Criminally Insane.
  • Lord Dyvyne - An anthropomorphic lizard and businessman.

In other media

=Television=

  • Rocket Raccoon appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "Michael Korvac", voiced by Greg Ellis.{{cite web|url= http://www.hollywood.com/news/movies/57227366/guardians-of-the-galaxy-characters-other-films-tv-shows|title= Other Films and TV Shows Where You Can Find the Guardians of the Galaxy|first= Michael|last= Arbeiter|date= August 1, 2014|website= Hollywood.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140804161424/http://www.hollywood.com/news/movies/57227366/guardians-of-the-galaxy-characters-other-films-tv-shows|archive-date= August 4, 2014|url-status= live}}{{cite web |title=Rocket Raccoon Voices (Guardians of the Galaxy) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104085458/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/ |archive-date=November 4, 2018 |access-date=November 3, 2018 |website=Behind the Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. |df=mdy-all}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Ultimate Spider-Man,{{cite web|url= http://comics.cosmicbooknews.com/content/rocket-raccon-joke-character-guardians-galaxy-appear-ultimate-spider-man-cartoon-written-ben|title= Rocket Raccoon Is A Joke Character; Guardians of the Galaxy To Appear In Ultimate Spider-Man Cartoon Written By Bendis|first= Matt|last= McGloin|date= October 15, 2012|website= Cosmic Book News|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121018031036/http://comics.cosmicbooknews.com/content/rocket-raccon-joke-character-guardians-galaxy-appear-ultimate-spider-man-cartoon-written-ben|archive-date= October 18, 2012|url-status= live}} voiced initially by Billy West and subsequently by Trevor Devall. This version is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and served as one of Sam Alexander's trainers.
  • Additionally, a pirate-themed alternate reality version of Rocket appears in the episode "Return to the Spider-Verse" Pt. 2.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Avengers Assemble,{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/04/marvels-avengers-assemble-clip-teaming-with-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy|title=Marvel's Avengers Assemble Clip: Teaming with the Guardians of the Galaxy|date= April 4, 2014|website= IGN|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140413031955/http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/04/04/marvels-avengers-assemble-clip-teaming-with-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy|archive-date= April 13, 2014|url-status= live|access-date= May 7, 2014}} voiced by Seth Green in the episode "Guardians and Space Knights" and again by Trevor Devall in "Widow's Run".
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "It's a Wonderful Smash", voiced again by Seth Green.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Guardians of the Galaxy (2015), voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{cite tweet|user=Marvel|author=Marvel Entertainment|number=567775623638216704|date=17 February 2015|title=The voice of #RocketRaccoon is from Edmonton, Canada & is known for his anime voice over work! #GuardiansVoiceCast #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy}}{{cite tweet|user=Marvel|author=Marvel Entertainment|number=567783081579274242|date=17 February 2015|title=.@TrevorDevall will voice #Rocket on #DisneyXD's #Marvel's #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy! #GuardiansVoiceCast}} This version, also known by the label 89P13, was created by the robots of Halfworld before escaping with Groot and joining the Guardians of the Galaxy. Furthermore, he has an unnamed mother and sister (both voiced by Pamela Adlon) and a brother, Ranger (also voiced by Devall), who were formerly anthropomorphic before being devolved as part of the Halfworld robots' plan to defeat resistance leader Pyko and relocated to Planet Y.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Glenn |date=November 23, 2015 |title=Guardians of the Galaxy S01 E09: We Are Family |url=https://biffbampop.com/2015/11/23/guardians-of-the-galaxy-s01-e09-we-are-family/ |access-date=September 24, 2024 |website=Biff! Bam! Pop! |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=Ma Voice - Guardians of the Galaxy (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Ma/ |access-date=August 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web |title=Sis Voice - Guardians of the Galaxy (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Sis/ |access-date=August 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web |title=Ranger Voice - Guardians of the Galaxy (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Ranger/ |access-date=August 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!, voiced again by Trevor Devall.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel Super Hero Adventures, voiced again by Trevor Devall.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Rocket & Groot, voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat, voiced again by Trevor Devall.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers, voiced by Fumihiro Okabayashi in the Japanese version and Dave Wittenberg in the English version.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition, voiced again by Trevor Devall.

=Marvel Cinematic Universe=

{{Main|Rocket (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

Rocket appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, voiced by Bradley Cooper, with on-set acting by Sean Gunn.{{cite web |last1=Sarto |first1=Dan |title=Stephane Ceretti Talks Rocket, Groot and the VFX of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ |url=https://www.awn.com/gallery/stephane-ceretti-talks-rocket-groot-and-vfx-guardians-galaxy |website=Animation World Network |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=6 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/06/26/james-gunn-reveals-his-brothers-roles-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy/1/|title=James Gunn Reveals His Brother's Roles in Guardians of the Galaxy|first=T.J.|last=Dietsch|date=June 26, 2014|website=Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150717202858/http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/06/26/james-gunn-reveals-his-brothers-roles-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy/1/|archive-date= July 17, 2015|url-status= live|access-date=October 18, 2015}}

This version, also known by the label 89P13, was created by the High Evolutionary and possesses cybernetic implants.

=Video games=

  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online.{{cite web|url= https://www.heroup.com/2014/09/the-rocket-box-now-available/|title= The Rocket Box Now Available!|date= September 5, 2014|website= Heroup.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141128145507/https://www.heroup.com/2014/09/the-rocket-box-now-available/|archive-date= November 28, 2014|url-status= dead|access-date= November 28, 2014}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3,{{cite web|url= http://comic-con.gamespot.com/story/6324583/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-leaked|title= Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster leaked|first= Brendan|last= Sinclair|date= July 20, 2011|website= GameSpot|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110722101943/http://comic-con.gamespot.com/story/6324583/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-leaked|archive-date= July 22, 2011|url-status= dead}} voiced again by Greg Ellis.{{cite web|url= https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/20/who-should-voice-rocket-raccoon-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy|title= Who Should Voice Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy?|first= Jim|last= Vejvoda|date= August 20, 2012|website= IGN|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130218140851/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/20/who-should-voice-rocket-raccoon-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy|archive-date= February 18, 2013|url-status= live}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/bradley-cooper-rocket-raccoon-voice-guardians-galaxy/|title= Guardians of the Galaxy: Bradley Cooper's Rocket Raccoon Voice Revealed|first= Kofi|last= Outlaw|date= April 30, 2014|website= Screen Rant|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140810075307/http://screenrant.com/bradley-cooper-rocket-raccoon-voice-guardians-galaxy/|archive-date= August 10, 2014|url-status= live}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Avengers Alliance.{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Kesten |date=2019-05-23 |title=Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: Every Playable Character CONFIRMED So Far |url=https://whatculture.com/gaming/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-every-playable-character-confirmed-so-far?page=12 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=WhatCulture.com |language=en}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Heroes,{{cite web|url= https://www.marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/rocket-raccoon-joins-marvel-heroes|title= Rocket Raccoon joins Marvel Heroes|website= Marvel Heroes|date= July 16, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120807214848/https://www.marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/rocket-raccoon-joins-marvel-heroes|archive-date= August 7, 2012|url-status= dead|access-date= July 19, 2012}} voiced by Steve Blum.
  • Two incarnations of Rocket Raccoon and Groot appear as hybrid playable characters in Marvel Puzzle Quest.{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/piecing-together-marvel-puzzle-quest-rocket-groot|title= Piecing Together Marvel Puzzle Quest: Rocket & Groot|first= Ben|last= Chabala|date=May 2, 2017|website=Marvel.com|access-date=July 8, 2019}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes,{{cite magazine|url= https://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_marvel_super_heroes/b/xbox360/archive/2013/08/21/goofing-around-with-mr-fantastic.aspx|title= Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Goofing Around With Mr. Fantastic|magazine= Game Informer|date= August 21, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131102011618/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_marvel_super_heroes/b/xbox360/archive/2013/08/21/goofing-around-with-mr-fantastic.aspx|archive-date= November 2, 2013|url-status= live|access-date= May 7, 2014}} voiced by John DiMaggio.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Disney Infinity 2.0,{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/30/disney-infinity-marvel-super-heroes-announced|title= Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes Announced|first= Mitch|last= Dyer|date=April 30, 2014|website=IGN|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140719235116/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/30/disney-infinity-marvel-super-heroes-announced|archive-date= July 19, 2014|url-status= live|access-date=April 30, 2014}} voiced by Nolan North.{{cite web|url= http://www.guardthegalaxy.com/2014/08/guardians-of-galaxy-gaming-update-with.html|title= Guardians of the Galaxy Gaming Update|first= Leo|last= Wyld|date= August 2014|website= Guardthegalaxy.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140822010826/http://www.guardthegalaxy.com/2014/08/guardians-of-galaxy-gaming-update-with.html|archive-date=August 22, 2014|url-status= live}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions.{{cn|date=December 2022}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.{{cn|date=December 2022}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Disney Infinity 3.0.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series, voiced again by Nolan North.{{cite web|url= http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-10-nolan-north-is-rocket-in-telltales-guardians-of-the-galaxy-game|title= Nolan North is Rocket in Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy game|first= Wesley|last= Yin-Poole|date= March 10, 2017|website=Eurogamer|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180710134314/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-10-nolan-north-is-rocket-in-telltales-guardians-of-the-galaxy-game|archive-date= July 10, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, voiced by Mikey O'Connor.{{cite web|url= http://earachevoices.com/voice/mikey-oconnor/|title= Mikey O'Connor|date= n.d.|website= Earache Voices|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190319124332/http://earachevoices.com/voice/mikey-oconnor/|archive-date= March 19, 2019|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/TrevorDevall/status/857011662548746241 |title=You betcha!|first= Trevor|last= Devall|website= Twitter|access-date=April 25, 2017|url-status= dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426161320/https://twitter.com/TrevorDevall/status/857011662548746241 |archive-date=April 26, 2017|df=mdy-all}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced again by Nolan North.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Powers United VR, voiced again by Trevor Devall.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Fortnite Battle Royale.{{cite web |last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=August 27, 2020 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-27-fortnites-marvel-season-is-live-with-iron-man-and-dr-doom-playable|title=Fortnite's Marvel season is live, with Iron Man and Dr. Doom included|publisher=Eurogamer|access-date=August 28, 2020}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as an NPC in Marvel Future Revolution, voiced again by Nolan North. This version is a member of Omega Flight.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MarvelFutureRev/status/1437521474777063424|title=Everything an Agent needs to prepare for the ongoing challenges and threats looming in Primary Earth!|date=September 13, 2021|work=Marvel Future Revolution|publisher=Twitter}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced by Alex Weiner.{{Cite web|title=Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Game {{!}} SQUARE ENIX|url=https://guardiansofthegalaxy.square-enix-games.com/|access-date=2021-11-01|website=guardiansofthegalaxy.square-enix-games.com|language=en}} This version was created by the Kree and suffers from aquaphobia due to their experiments on him.
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |last=Adler |first=Kai |date=2022-11-29 |title=Marvel Snap: All Of The Guardians Of The Galaxy Cards, Ranked |url=https://www.dualshockers.com/marvel-snap-best-guardians-of-the-galaxy-cards/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=DualShockers |language=en}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in Marvel Rivals.{{Cite web |title=Marvel Rivals Characters: Every Superhero And Supervillain Revealed So Far |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/marvel-rivals-characters-every-superhero-and-supervillain/2900-5216/#12 |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}
  • Rocket Racoon will appear as a playable character in the upcoming game Marvel Cosmic Invasion, from developer Tribute Games and publisher Dotemu.{{cite web |last=Hashimoto|first=Marika|date=June 6, 2025|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-cosmic-invasion-she-hulk-rocket-racoon-character-reveal|title=She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon Join the Fight in 'MARVEL Cosmic Invasion'|publisher=Marvel.com|accessdate=June 9, 2025}}

=Merchandise=

  • A Rocket Raccoon action figure was available as part of a Guardians of the Galaxy three pack in 2011 as part of the Marvel Universe toyline.
  • A Rocket Raccoon received a figure in a Marvel Legends Build-A-Figure line.{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/photos/marvel-hasbro-toys-toy-fair-2013/1701686/7809376/photo.jhtml|title= Marvel Hasbro Toys Toy Fair 2013|year= 2013|website= MTV|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140312160234/http://www.mtv.com/photos/marvel-hasbro-toys-toy-fair-2013/1701686/7809376/photo.jhtml|archive-date= March 12, 2014|url-status= dead|access-date= February 15, 2013}}
  • A Rocket Raccoon and Groot figure set with a "Dancing Baby Groot" was released by Hot Toys.{{cite web|url= http://www.nerdist.com/2014/08/rejoice-because-hot-toys-is-making-that-groot-toy-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy/|title= Rejoice Because Hot Toys Is Making THAT Groot Toy from Guardians of the Galaxy|first= Amy|last= Ratcliffe|date= August 6, 2014|website= Nerdist|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140808231742/http://www.nerdist.com/2014/08/rejoice-because-hot-toys-is-making-that-groot-toy-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy/|archive-date= August 8, 2014|url-status= live|quote= The potted Groot is a bonus accessory available exclusively to people who order the Hot Toys Rocket Raccoon and Groot figure set from Sideshow Collectibles.}}

=Miscellaneous=

  • Rocket Raccoon appears in The Amazing Spider-Man.{{cite web|url= https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/17/bruce-canwell-amazing-spider-man-strip/|title= Bruce Canwell on The Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Strip|first= Rich|last= Johnston|date= April 17, 2018|website= Bleeding Cool|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180914120612/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/04/17/bruce-canwell-amazing-spider-man-strip/|archive-date= September 14, 2018|url-status= live|df= mdy-all|quote= Rocket Raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy teamed up with Spidey just within the past year!}}
  • Rocket appears in Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!, voiced again by Bradley Cooper.{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-marvel-studios-reveals-latest-phase-3-secrets |title=SDCC: Marvel Studios Reveals Latest Phase 3 Secrets |last=Ching |first=Albert |website=Comic Book Resources |date=July 23, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725143033/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/sdcc-marvel-studios-reveals-latest-phase-3-secrets |archive-date=July 25, 2016|url-status= live|df=mdy}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newsarama.com/30349-star-lord-s-father-confirmed.html|title=Star-Lord's Father Revealed ... James Gunn Explains in Detail|last=Marston|first=George|website=Newsarama|date=July 23, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724053349/http://www.newsarama.com/30349-star-lord-s-father-confirmed.html|archive-date=July 24, 2016|url-status= live}}
  • Rocket Raccoon appears in Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord, voiced by Chris Elliott.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/podcasts/siriusxm-premieres-marvels-wastelanders-old-man-star-lord-june-1|title=Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM to Premiere First Original Scripted Podcast Series, 'Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord' on June 1|website=Marvel Entertainment}}

Collected editions

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|+

!Title

!Material Collected

!Publication Date

!ISBN

Rocket Raccoon: Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant

|The Incredible Hulk #271, Rocket Raccoon (vol. 1) #1–4 and material from Marvel Preview #7

|August 03, 2011

|{{ISBNT|978-0785155270}}

Rocket Raccoon & Groot: The Complete Collection

|The Incredible Hulk #271, Rocket Raccoon (vol. 1) #1–4 and material from Marvel Preview #7, Annihilators #1–4, Annihilators: Earthfall #1–4, Tales to Astonish (vol. 1) #13

|April 10, 2013

|{{ISBNT|978-0785167136}}

Rocket Raccoon Vol. 1: A Chasing Tale

|Rocket Raccoon (vol. 2) #1-6

|October 14, 2015

|{{ISBNT|978-0785193890}}

Rocket Raccoon Vol. 2: Storytailer

|Rocket Raccoon (vol. 2) #7-11

|March 23, 2016

|{{ISBNT|978-0785193906}}

Rocket Raccoon & Groot Vol. 0: Bite and Bark

|Rocket Raccoon (vol. 2) #1-11, Groot #1-6, and material from Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Avengers #1

|September 21, 2016

|{{ISBNT|978-1302902186}}

Rocket Raccoon & Groot Vol. 1: Tricks of the Trade

|Rocket Raccoon & Groot #1-6

|July 20, 2016

|{{ISBNT|978-0785199731}}

Rocket Raccoon & Groot Vol. 2: Civil War II

|Rocket Raccoon & Groot #7-10

|November 9, 2016

|{{ISBNT|978-0785199748}}

Rocket Raccoon and Groot: Tall Tails

|Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1-10

|March 11, 2020

|{{ISBNT|978-1302921156}}

Rocket Raccoon: Grounded

|Rocket Raccoon (vol. 3) #1-5

|June 20, 2017

|{{ISBNT|978-1302906795}}

Rocket: The Blue River Score

|Rocket #1-6

|December 13, 2017

|{{ISBNT|978-1302905507}}

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