Dave Stevens created The Rocketeer and reintroduced the world to 50's pin-up model Bettie Page. While carving out his own unique corner of importance in comic book and illustration art, Dave showed the world what it's like to pursue the life of a creative individual.
Direction
Kelvin Mao treats Stevens' life with reverence without hagiography.
Production
Gorgeous scans of original art that'll make your eyeballs weep.
Editing
Seamless weaves between comic panels, photos, and talking heads.
Director
Kelvin Mao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stevens hand-picked Jennifer Connelly for The Rocketeer film after seeing her in Career Opportunities, essentially launching her action-heroine era.
His Bettie Page revival directly influenced Madonna's Sex book, The Pussycat Dolls, and essentially all retro-pinup aesthetics of the 90s and 2000s.
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