Jun 1, 1976 CE
First Appearance in Marvel Preview #7
Rocket Raccoon debuts in Marvel Preview #7, created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen. He is introduced as a smart-mouthed, gun-toting raccoon from the Keystone Quadrant. #Marvel #Comics
Chronological Storyline (22 Milestones)
May 1, 1982 CE
First Solo Series: Rocket Raccoon #1-4
Rocket Raccoon gets his own limited series, written by Bill Mantlo with art by Mike Mignola. The story involves Rocket protecting his homeworld from the villainous Blackjack O'Hare. #Marvel #Comics
1985 CE
Appearance in The Incredible Hulk #271
Rocket Raccoon makes a cameo in The Incredible Hulk #271, marking his first interaction with a mainstream Marvel hero. #Marvel #Hulk
1990 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 #1
Rocket Raccoon appears in the first issue of the 1990 Guardians of the Galaxy series, becoming a member of the team. #Marvel #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy
May 1, 2006 CE
Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #1
Rocket Raccoon appears in the Annihilation: Conquest storyline, which leads to the formation of the modern Guardians of the Galaxy. #Marvel #Annihilation
May 1, 2008 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 #1
Rocket Raccoon becomes a founding member of the new Guardians of the Galaxy team in the 2008 series written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. #Marvel #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy
Apr 1, 2013 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Announcement
Marvel announces the Guardians of the Galaxy film, with Rocket Raccoon as a main character, voiced by Bradley Cooper. #Marvel #MCU
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Rocket Raccoon Solo Series Vol. 2 #1
A new Rocket Raccoon solo series launches, written by Skottie Young, focusing on his solo adventures. #Marvel #Comics
Aug 1, 2014 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Film Release
The Guardians of the Galaxy film is released, featuring Rocket Raccoon as a key character. The film is a critical and commercial success. #Marvel #MCU
May 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars Tie-In: Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde #1
Rocket Raccoon appears in the Secret Wars event, in the tie-in series Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde. #Marvel #SecretWars
May 1, 2016 CE
Rocket Raccoon and Groot #1
A new series starring Rocket Raccoon and Groot begins, written by Dan Abnett. #Marvel #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy
May 5, 2017 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Film Release
Rocket Raccoon returns in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which explores his backstory and relationship with Yondu. #Marvel #MCU
Apr 27, 2018 CE
Avengers: Infinity War Film Release
Rocket Raccoon appears in Avengers: Infinity War, fighting alongside the Avengers against Thanos. #Marvel #MCU
Apr 26, 2019 CE
Avengers: Endgame Film Release
Rocket Raccoon plays a key role in Avengers: Endgame, helping the Avengers time travel to undo Thanos' snap. #Marvel #MCU
Oct 1, 2020 CE
Rocket Raccoon: The Black Vortex TPB
The Black Vortex storyline is collected, featuring Rocket Raccoon and the Guardians. #Marvel #Comics
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Announcement
James Gunn announces the start of production for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with Rocket Raccoon's backstory being a central focus. #Marvel #MCU
May 1, 2022 CE
Rocket Raccoon Appears in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Game
Rocket Raccoon is a playable character in the video game Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, released in 2021. #Marvel #VideoGames
May 5, 2023 CE
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Film Release
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is released, focusing heavily on Rocket Raccoon's origin and his creator, the High Evolutionary. #Marvel #MCU
May 1, 2023 CE
Rocket Raccoon Solo Series Vol. 3 #1
A new Rocket Raccoon solo series launches, written by Al Ewing, following the events of the film. #Marvel #Comics
2024 CE
Rocket Raccoon in Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC
Rocket Raccoon is added as a playable character in the video game Marvel's Midnight Suns via DLC. #Marvel #VideoGames
2024 CE
Rocket Raccoon Featured in Marvel's What If...? Season 2
Rocket Raccoon appears in an episode of the animated series What If...?, exploring alternate timelines. #Marvel #MCU
2025 CE
Rocket Raccoon's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Marvel celebrates Rocket Raccoon's 50th anniversary with special variant covers and a new storyline. #Marvel #Comics