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[[File:Rocketraccoon.png|right|thumb|200px|Rocket Raccoon.]]
'''Rocket Raccoon''' is a fictional [[character]], a superhero who appears in [[comic book]]s published by [[Wikipedia:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Wikipedia:Bill Mantlo|Bill Mantlo]] and [[artist]] [[Wikipedia:Keith Giffen|Keith Giffen]], the character first appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Preview|Marvel Preview]]'' #7 (Summer 1976). He is an intelligent, [[anthropomorphic]] [[raccoon]], who is an expert marksman and master tactician. He is also a Halfworlder, a species of cybernetically, genetically and artificially-engineered anthropomorphic animals created by being given experiments on Halfworld.

Rocket Raccoon appeared as a prominent member in the 2008 relaunch of the superhero team [[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 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 game]]s. He also appears in the 2014 live-action adaptation [[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|of the comic of the same name]], where he was performed and voiced by [[Wikipedia:Bradley Cooper|Bradley Cooper]].

==Publication history==
The character was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen and consciously inspired by the classic [[Wikipedia:the Beatles|Beatles]] song "Rocky Raccoon"<ref name="CBRArticle">[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/12/365-reasons-to-love-comics-163/ "Reasons to Love Comics #163"] by Bill Reed on Comic Book Resources. Dated June 12, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> which included a reference to "[[Wikipedia:Gideons International|Gideon's Bible]]" (in the comic book limited series it was a book that contained the sum of all knowledge on the "loony colony").

Rocket Raccoon first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #7 (Summer 1976), in the back-up feature ''The Sword in the Star''.<ref>[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/earthswordinthestar.htm "Earth - Sword in the Star"] in the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> He subsequently appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (May 1982). In 1985, he received his own four-issue [[Wikipedia:Rocket Raccoon (limited series)|limited series]] (in an afterword to the first issue, Mantlo himself asserted that this was the same character seen in ''Preview''), penciled by [[Wikipedia:Mike Mignola|Mike Mignola]] and inked by [[Wikipedia:Al Gordon (comics)|Al Gordon]] with [[Wikipedia:Al Milgrom|Al Milgrom]]. Rocket appeared in a 1990 issue of ''[[Wikipedia:Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]]'' (#15); he later appeared in three issues of ''[[Wikipedia:She-Hulk|She-Hulk]]'' in 1992 (#44-46) as a prisoner on a Skrull ship.

During [[Wikipedia:Peter David|Peter David]]'s run on the ''Hulk'' series, Hulk went into space and David addressed reader requests for Rocket's reappearance by implying that he had been killed by the aliens known as the Troyjans, who had a pelt mounted on the wall that looked like Rocket's.<ref name="Hulk413-416">''The Incredible Hulk'' #413-16 ("The Troyjan War"), 1994, Marvel Comics, writer Peter David</ref>

Rocket Raccoon was seen again in 2007's ''[[Wikipedia:Annihilation: Conquest|Annihilation: Conquest]]'' and ''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' limited series,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070330005815/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/003641508.cfm "GETTING EXCLUSIVE AT MARVEL’S CUP O’ JOE"] on WizardUniverse.com (archived on archive.org). Archive date March 30, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> and their spin-off series, a new volume of ''Guardians of the Galaxy''. He remained a regular member of the series cast until it was canceled with #25 in 2010, also appearing in the follow-up limited series ''[[Wikipedia:The Thanos Imperative|The Thanos Imperative]]''. Along with fellow Guardian Groot, Rocket starred in backup features in ''[[Wikipedia:Annihilators|Annihilators]]'' #1-4 (Mar-Jun 2011) and ''Annihilators: Earthfall'' #1-4 (Sept-Dec 2011).

Rocket Raccoon, along with the other members of the Guardians, appeared in issues #4-8 of ''[[Wikipedia:Avengers Assemble (comics)|Avengers Assemble]]'',<ref name="AvengersAssemble">[http://whatculture.com/film/marvel-teasing-guardians-of-the-galaxy-as-next-movie.php "Marvel Teasing Guardians of the Galaxy As Next Movie?"] - article on WhatCulture! by Robert Beames. Dated June 14, 2012, Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> a series intended as a jumping-on point for fans of the film ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''.<ref name="AvengersAssemble2">[http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-28/Avengers-Assemble-comic-book-series/53503232/1 "Avengers assemble ahead of movie version"] - article on ''USA Today'' by Brian Truitt. Dated March 12, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> He will star in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 3, a part of the [[Wikipedia:Marvel NOW!|Marvel NOW!]] relaunch.<ref name="MarvelNOW">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41610 "NYCC: Bendis, McNiven & Wacker Relaunch the 'Guardians of the Galaxy'"] - article on Comic Book Resources by Dave Richards. Dated October 14, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
[[File:Rocket raccoon 01.jpg|right|thumb|170px|left|Cover to ''Rocket Raccoon'' #1. Cover art by Mike Mignola and Al Gordon.]]
Rocket Raccoon acts as the "Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant", an area of outer space sealed off from the rest of the cosmos by the so-called Galacian Wall. Rocket is captain of the starship ''Rack 'n' Ruin'', and he and his first mate Wal Rus (a talking walrus) come from the planet Halfworld, in the Keystone Quadrant, an abandoned colony for the mentally ill where the animal companions were genetically manipulated to grant them human level intelligence and bipedal body construction for many to become caretakers of the inmates. Rocket was Halfworld's chief law officer ("ranger") who protected the colony against various threats.<ref name="Hulk271">"Rocket Raccoon!" in ''The Incredible Hulk'' issue 271 (May 1982, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Sal Buscema.</ref>

At one point, Judson Jakes tried to steal the Halfworld Bible, but was thwarted by Rocket and the [[Wikipedia:Hulk (comics)|Hulk]].<ref name="Hulk271" /> Later, Lord Dyvyne abducted Rocket's friend Lylla, and Jakes began the Toy War.<ref name="RRminiNo1">"Rocket Raccoon/Animal Crackers" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 1 (May 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker Al Gordon</ref> As the Toy War continued, Blackjack O'Hare teamed up with Rocket, and Rocket was reunited with Lylla.<ref name="RRminiNo2">"The Masque of the Red Breath" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 2 (June 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> The ''Rack 'n' Ruin'' was soon destroyed, as Judson Jakes and Lord Dyvyne teamed up to kill Rocket Raccoon.<ref name="RRminiNo3">"The Book of Revelations!" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 3 (July 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> 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 and the robots left Halfworld and took off into space for their own adventures.<ref name="RRminiNo4">"The Age of Enlightenment" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 4 (August 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> Some time later, Rocket was revealed to have been a laboratory subject on the Stranger's planet, and escaped his captivity there.<ref name="Quasar15">"Death Watch (Journey Into Mystery Part 3 of 4)" in ''Quasar'' issue 15 (October 1990, Marvel Comics). Writer Mark Gruenwald, penciller Mike Manley, inker Dan Panosian</ref>

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.<ref name="AnnCSL1" /> Rocket is depicted as a gifted military tactician who is also fearless, loyal, and insightful. It is also heavily implied that he has a case of obsessive compulsive disorder.<ref name="AnnCSL2">''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' issue=2 (October 2007, Marvel Comics). Writer Keith Giffen, penciller Timothy Green II, inker Victor Olazaba</ref> Rocket's trademark rocket skates are absent.<ref name="AnnCSL1">''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' issue 1 (September 2007, Marvel Comics). Writer Keith Giffen, penciller Timothy Green II, inker Victor Olazaba</ref>

===Guardians of the Galaxy===
Rocket joins the new Guardians of the Galaxy at the behest of his friend Star-Lord.<ref name="GotGv2no1">"Somebody's Got To Do It" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 1 (July 2008, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref> It is he who suggests that the team adopt that moniker after hearing it mentioned by Major Victory.<ref name="GotGv2no2">"Legacy" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 2 (August 2008, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref> Later on, when the team almost disbands and Peter Quill disappears (sent into the Negative Zone by Ronan), Rocket keeps the team alive, and brings in [[Wikipedia:Groot|Groot]] as member, as the two had become firm friends.<ref name="GotGv2no8">"Past Mistakes" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 8 (February 2009, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker, inker Rick Magyar</ref> Rocket takes over as leader until they rescue Peter, and save the Earth from an alien invasion.<ref name="GotGv2no10">"Blastaared" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 10 (April 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker, inkers Rick Magyar, John Livesay</ref> When the team tries to halt the growing War of Kings, Rocket decides to lead the portion of the team assigned to make contact with the Shi'ar. However, 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.<ref name="GotGv2no13">"Peacemakers" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 13 (June 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker. inker Victor Olazaba</ref> They are able to bring back the rightful queen of the Shi'ar, but she's killed once Rocket had departed, much to his horror.<ref name="WarofK3">"The Head That Wears the Crown" in ''War of Kings'' issue 3 (July 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref>

After the Guardians disband,<ref name="ThanosImpDev">"Devastation" in ''The Thanos Imperative: Devastation'' issue 1 (March 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Miguel Sepulveda</ref> Rocket Raccoon takes up a normal job with Timely Inc.<ref name="Annihilators1">"Blame it on the Black Star" in ''Annihilators'' issue 1 (May 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Tan Eng Huat, inker Victor Olazaba</ref> He and Groot were reunited and tricked into returning to Halfworld: here, he found out 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.<ref name="Annihilators3">"Wraithfire" in ''Annihilators'' issue 3 (July 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Tan Eng Huat, inker Victor Olazaba</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Rocket Raccoon possesses the normal attributes of an Earth raccoon, including speed (which has been additionally amplified by his training) an acute sense of smell, sight, hearing and touch. He is an accomplished starship pilot, an excellent marksman with the two laser pistols he carries as well as having an affinity for heavy weapons. He is also an excellent military tactician and leader, attributes that help him take charge of the Guardians of the Galaxy when Starlord is unavailable.

==In other media==
[[File:Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Rocket-Poster.jpg|right|thumb|200px|''Guardians of the Galaxy'' poster featuring Rocket Raccoon]]
===Television===

* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes|The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' episode "Michael Korvac", voiced by Greg Ellis.<ref name="Arbeiter">{{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}}</ref> This version is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'',<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Arbeiter" /> voiced by Billy West (in the episode "Guardians of the Galaxy") and later by Trevor Devall (for subsequent episodes). This version is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and served as one of Sam Alexander's trainers. In the episode "Guardians of the Galaxy", the Guardians join forces with Alexander and Spider-Man to save Earth from Korvac's Chitauri army. In the episode "The Return of the Guardians of the Galaxy", Rocket and the Guardians land on Earth to repair their spaceship amidst [[Titus (character)|Titus]]'s attempts to target Alexander's helmet.
** A pirate-themed alternate version of Rocket appears in the episode "Return to the Spider-Verse" Pt. 2. This version is a member of Web Beard's crew before they start a mutiny against him before hoarding treasure for himself. Following an attack by a Kraken however, and with help from Spider-Man and Kid Arachnid, the mutineers and Web Beard reconcile and join forces to fight off the Kraken.
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'',<ref name="Arbeiter" /><ref>{{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}}</ref> voiced initially by Seth Green in "Guardians and Spaceknights" and later by Trevor Devall in "Widow's Run".
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the ''[[Wikipedia:Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.|Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "It's a Wonderful Smash", voiced again by Seth Green.<ref name="Arbeiter" /><ref name="It's a Wonderful Smash">{{cite episode|title=It's a Wonderful Smash|series=[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]|credits = Melching, Steven (writer); Archibald, Patrick (director)|network=[[Disney XD]]|season=1|number=26|airdate=July 6, 2014}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the animated Christmas TV special ''Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the ''[[Wikipedia:Rocket & Groot|Rocket & Groot]]'' animated shorts, voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the animated special ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>End credits for ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat''</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon first appeared in episode 24 of the ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers|Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers]]'' [[anime]] series, voiced by Fumihiro Okabayashi in the Japanese version and Dave Wittenberg in the English version.<ref name="BtVA" />

===Film===
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the live-action [[Wikipedia:Marvel Studios|Marvel Studios]] film ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', based on the comic of the same name.<ref name="GotGFilm">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/comic-con-2012-marvel-movies-robert-downey-jr-349346 "Comic-Con 2012: Marvel Names 'Avengers' Follow-Ups; Robert Downey Jr. Makes Surprise Appearance"] - article on ''The Hollywood Reporter'' by Borys Kit. Dated July 14, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref>

===Video games===
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the MMORPG ''[[Wikipedia:Super Hero Squad Online|Marvel Super Hero Squad Online]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character ''[[Wikipedia:Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'',<ref>{{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}}</ref> voiced by Greg Ellis.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the MMORPG ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'',<ref name="MarvelHeroesMMORPG">{{cite web|url= https://www.marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/rocket-raccoon-joins-marvel-heroes|title= Rocket Raccoon joins ''Marvel Heroes''|website= [[Marvel Heroes (video game)|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}}</ref> voiced by Steve Blum.<ref name="BtVA">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/|title=Voice of Rocket Raccoon – Guardians of the Galaxy franchise <nowiki>|</nowiki> Behind the Voice Actors|website=Behind the Voice Actors|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104085458/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/|archive-date=November 4, 2018|url-status=live|df=mdy-all|access-date=November 3, 2018|postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Lego Marvel Super Heroes|Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'',<ref>{{cite magazine|url= http://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= dead|access-date= May 7, 2014}}</ref> voiced by John DiMaggio.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the Facebook game ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Avengers Alliance|Marvel Avengers Alliance]]''.
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes|Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes]]'',<ref name=Guardians>{{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}}</ref> voiced by Nolan North.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He also appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Disney Infinity 3.0|Disney Infinity 3.0]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Contest of Champions|Marvel Contest of Champions]]''.
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the mobile game ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel: Future Fight|Marvel: Future Fight]]''.
* Two versions of Rocket Raccoon and Groot appear as a hybrid playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Puzzle Quest|Marvel Puzzle Quest]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series|Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'', voiced by Nolan North.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite|Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Lego Marvel Super Heroes|Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]'', voiced by Mikey O'Connor.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon and Groot appear as a hybrid playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order|Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order]]'', with the former voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as an NPC in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Future Revolution|Marvel Future Revolution]]'', voiced again by Nolan North. This version is a member of the Omega Flight.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Powers United VR|Marvel Powers United VR]]'', with Trevor Devall reprising his role.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a pet in ''[[Wikipedia:Fortnite Battle Royale|Fortnite Battle Royale]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a main character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy|Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In the game, Rocket is depicted as a genetically-engineered soldier created by the Kree.

===Toys===
* 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.
* Rocket Raccoon will be a build-a-figure in the Marvel Legends toyline in 2013.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/photos/marvel-hasbro-toys-toy-fair-2013/1701686/7809376/photo.jhtml Marvel Hasbro toys] on MTV. Retrievedf May 4, 2013</ref>
* A Rocket Raccoon and Groot figure set with a "Dancing Baby Groot" was released by Hot Toys.<ref>{{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.}}</ref>

===Newspaper comic strips===
Rocket Raccoon began appearing in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' newspaper comic strip in December 2016, in a story where Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson discover him in a spaceship that crashed on the Earth.<ref>{{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!}}</ref>

===Theme park attractions===
Rocket appears in the ride ''Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!'' at Disney California Adventure, with Bradley Cooper reprising his role from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> He and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy were captured by the Collector to be put on display, but Rocket manages to escape and enters the room the guests are in through a vent and hijacks the video to explain his plan to rescue his friends. The guests will use their access passes to enter the gantry lift while Rocket rides on top to destroy the generator so that the Guardians, as well as the other creatures in the collection, can escape.

===Podcast===
Rocket appears in the ''Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord'' podcast, voiced by Chris Elliott.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

==Collected editions==
* "Rocket Raccoon Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant" collects ''Incredible Hulk'' #271 (May ‘82) ''Rocket Raccoon'' (1985) #1 - 4 (May - Aug. ‘85) and "The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld!" story from ''Marvel Preview'' (1975 - 1981 Magazine) #7 (Sept. ‘76) (hardcover) Aug., 2011; ISBN 0-7851-5527-9

==See also==
* [[Wikipedia:Rocket Raccoon|Rocket Raccoon]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/rocket/ Rocket Raccoon] on the Marvel website
* [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/rocket-raccoon/4005-32814/ Rocket Raccoon] on Comic Vine
* [http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=8351 Rocket Raccoon] on the Comic Book Database
* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/rocket/in-comics/ Rocket Raccoon in the comics]

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'''Rocket Raccoon''' is a fictional [[character]], a superhero who appears in [[comic book]]s published by [[Wikipedia:Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Wikipedia:Bill Mantlo|Bill Mantlo]] and [[artist]] [[Wikipedia:Keith Giffen|Keith Giffen]], the character first appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Preview|Marvel Preview]]'' #7 (Summer 1976). He is an intelligent, [[anthropomorphic]] [[raccoon]], who is an expert marksman and master tactician. He is also a Halfworlder, a species of cybernetically, genetically and artificially-engineered anthropomorphic animals created by being given experiments on Halfworld.

Rocket Raccoon appeared as a prominent member in the 2008 relaunch of the superhero team [[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 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 game]]s. He also appears in the 2014 live-action adaptation [[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|of the comic of the same name]], where he was performed and voiced by [[Wikipedia:Bradley Cooper|Bradley Cooper]].

==Publication history==
The character was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen and consciously inspired by the classic [[Wikipedia:the Beatles|Beatles]] song "Rocky Raccoon"<ref name="CBRArticle">[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/12/365-reasons-to-love-comics-163/ "Reasons to Love Comics #163"] by Bill Reed on Comic Book Resources. Dated June 12, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> which included a reference to "[[Wikipedia:Gideons International|Gideon's Bible]]" (in the comic book limited series it was a book that contained the sum of all knowledge on the "loony colony").

Rocket Raccoon first appeared in ''Marvel Preview'' #7 (Summer 1976), in the back-up feature ''The Sword in the Star''.<ref>[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/earthswordinthestar.htm "Earth - Sword in the Star"] in the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> He subsequently appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' #271 (May 1982). In 1985, he received his own four-issue [[Wikipedia:Rocket Raccoon (limited series)|limited series]] (in an afterword to the first issue, Mantlo himself asserted that this was the same character seen in ''Preview''), penciled by [[Wikipedia:Mike Mignola|Mike Mignola]] and inked by [[Wikipedia:Al Gordon (comics)|Al Gordon]] with [[Wikipedia:Al Milgrom|Al Milgrom]]. Rocket appeared in a 1990 issue of ''[[Wikipedia:Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Quasar]]'' (#15); he later appeared in three issues of ''[[Wikipedia:She-Hulk|She-Hulk]]'' in 1992 (#44-46) as a prisoner on a Skrull ship.

During [[Wikipedia:Peter David|Peter David]]'s run on the ''Hulk'' series, Hulk went into space and David addressed reader requests for Rocket's reappearance by implying that he had been killed by the aliens known as the Troyjans, who had a pelt mounted on the wall that looked like Rocket's.<ref name="Hulk413-416">''The Incredible Hulk'' #413-16 ("The Troyjan War"), 1994, Marvel Comics, writer Peter David</ref>

Rocket Raccoon was seen again in 2007's ''[[Wikipedia:Annihilation: Conquest|Annihilation: Conquest]]'' and ''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' limited series,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070330005815/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/003641508.cfm "GETTING EXCLUSIVE AT MARVEL’S CUP O’ JOE"] on WizardUniverse.com (archived on archive.org). Archive date March 30, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> and their spin-off series, a new volume of ''Guardians of the Galaxy''. He remained a regular member of the series cast until it was canceled with #25 in 2010, also appearing in the follow-up limited series ''[[Wikipedia:The Thanos Imperative|The Thanos Imperative]]''. Along with fellow Guardian Groot, Rocket starred in backup features in ''[[Wikipedia:Annihilators|Annihilators]]'' #1-4 (Mar-Jun 2011) and ''Annihilators: Earthfall'' #1-4 (Sept-Dec 2011).

Rocket Raccoon, along with the other members of the Guardians, appeared in issues #4-8 of ''[[Wikipedia:Avengers Assemble (comics)|Avengers Assemble]]'',<ref name="AvengersAssemble">[http://whatculture.com/film/marvel-teasing-guardians-of-the-galaxy-as-next-movie.php "Marvel Teasing Guardians of the Galaxy As Next Movie?"] - article on WhatCulture! by Robert Beames. Dated June 14, 2012, Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> a series intended as a jumping-on point for fans of the film ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''.<ref name="AvengersAssemble2">[http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-28/Avengers-Assemble-comic-book-series/53503232/1 "Avengers assemble ahead of movie version"] - article on ''USA Today'' by Brian Truitt. Dated March 12, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref> He will star in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 3, a part of the [[Wikipedia:Marvel NOW!|Marvel NOW!]] relaunch.<ref name="MarvelNOW">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41610 "NYCC: Bendis, McNiven & Wacker Relaunch the 'Guardians of the Galaxy'"] - article on Comic Book Resources by Dave Richards. Dated October 14, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
[[File:Rocket raccoon 01.jpg|right|thumb|170px|left|Cover to ''Rocket Raccoon'' #1. Cover art by Mike Mignola and Al Gordon.]]
Rocket Raccoon acts as the "Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant", an area of outer space sealed off from the rest of the cosmos by the so-called Galacian Wall. Rocket is captain of the starship ''Rack 'n' Ruin'', and he and his first mate Wal Rus (a talking walrus) come from the planet Halfworld, in the Keystone Quadrant, an abandoned colony for the mentally ill where the animal companions were genetically manipulated to grant them human level intelligence and bipedal body construction for many to become caretakers of the inmates. Rocket was Halfworld's chief law officer ("ranger") who protected the colony against various threats.<ref name="Hulk271">"Rocket Raccoon!" in ''The Incredible Hulk'' issue 271 (May 1982, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Sal Buscema.</ref>

At one point, Judson Jakes tried to steal the Halfworld Bible, but was thwarted by Rocket and the [[Wikipedia:Hulk (comics)|Hulk]].<ref name="Hulk271" /> Later, Lord Dyvyne abducted Rocket's friend Lylla, and Jakes began the Toy War.<ref name="RRminiNo1">"Rocket Raccoon/Animal Crackers" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 1 (May 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker Al Gordon</ref> As the Toy War continued, Blackjack O'Hare teamed up with Rocket, and Rocket was reunited with Lylla.<ref name="RRminiNo2">"The Masque of the Red Breath" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 2 (June 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> The ''Rack 'n' Ruin'' was soon destroyed, as Judson Jakes and Lord Dyvyne teamed up to kill Rocket Raccoon.<ref name="RRminiNo3">"The Book of Revelations!" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 3 (July 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> 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 and the robots left Halfworld and took off into space for their own adventures.<ref name="RRminiNo4">"The Age of Enlightenment" in ''Rocket Raccoon'' issue 4 (August 1985, Marvel Comics). Writer Bill Mantlo, penciller Mike Mignola, inker= Al Gordon</ref> Some time later, Rocket was revealed to have been a laboratory subject on the Stranger's planet, and escaped his captivity there.<ref name="Quasar15">"Death Watch (Journey Into Mystery Part 3 of 4)" in ''Quasar'' issue 15 (October 1990, Marvel Comics). Writer Mark Gruenwald, penciller Mike Manley, inker Dan Panosian</ref>

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.<ref name="AnnCSL1" /> Rocket is depicted as a gifted military tactician who is also fearless, loyal, and insightful. It is also heavily implied that he has a case of obsessive compulsive disorder.<ref name="AnnCSL2">''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' issue=2 (October 2007, Marvel Comics). Writer Keith Giffen, penciller Timothy Green II, inker Victor Olazaba</ref> Rocket's trademark rocket skates are absent.<ref name="AnnCSL1">''Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord'' issue 1 (September 2007, Marvel Comics). Writer Keith Giffen, penciller Timothy Green II, inker Victor Olazaba</ref>

===Guardians of the Galaxy===
Rocket joins the new Guardians of the Galaxy at the behest of his friend Star-Lord.<ref name="GotGv2no1">"Somebody's Got To Do It" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 1 (July 2008, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref> It is he who suggests that the team adopt that moniker after hearing it mentioned by Major Victory.<ref name="GotGv2no2">"Legacy" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 2 (August 2008, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref> Later on, when the team almost disbands and Peter Quill disappears (sent into the Negative Zone by Ronan), Rocket keeps the team alive, and brings in [[Wikipedia:Groot|Groot]] as member, as the two had become firm friends.<ref name="GotGv2no8">"Past Mistakes" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 8 (February 2009, Marvel Comics). Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker, inker Rick Magyar</ref> Rocket takes over as leader until they rescue Peter, and save the Earth from an alien invasion.<ref name="GotGv2no10">"Blastaared" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 10 (April 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker, inkers Rick Magyar, John Livesay</ref> When the team tries to halt the growing War of Kings, Rocket decides to lead the portion of the team assigned to make contact with the Shi'ar. However, 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.<ref name="GotGv2no13">"Peacemakers" in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' volume 2, issue 13 (June 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Brad Walker. inker Victor Olazaba</ref> They are able to bring back the rightful queen of the Shi'ar, but she's killed once Rocket had departed, much to his horror.<ref name="WarofK3">"The Head That Wears the Crown" in ''War of Kings'' issue 3 (July 2009, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Paul Pelletier, inker Rick Magyar</ref>

After the Guardians disband,<ref name="ThanosImpDev">"Devastation" in ''The Thanos Imperative: Devastation'' issue 1 (March 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Miguel Sepulveda</ref> Rocket Raccoon takes up a normal job with Timely Inc.<ref name="Annihilators1">"Blame it on the Black Star" in ''Annihilators'' issue 1 (May 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Tan Eng Huat, inker Victor Olazaba</ref> He and Groot were reunited and tricked into returning to Halfworld: here, he found out 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.<ref name="Annihilators3">"Wraithfire" in ''Annihilators'' issue 3 (July 2011, Marvel Comics) Writer Dan Abnett, cowriter Andy Lanning, penciller Tan Eng Huat, inker Victor Olazaba</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Rocket Raccoon possesses the normal attributes of an Earth raccoon, including speed (which has been additionally amplified by his training) an acute sense of smell, sight, hearing and touch. He is an accomplished starship pilot, an excellent marksman with the two laser pistols he carries as well as having an affinity for heavy weapons. He is also an excellent military tactician and leader, attributes that help him take charge of the Guardians of the Galaxy when Starlord is unavailable.

==In other media==
[[File:Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Rocket-Poster.jpg|right|thumb|200px|''Guardians of the Galaxy'' poster featuring Rocket Raccoon]]
===Television===

* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes|The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' episode "Michael Korvac", voiced by Greg Ellis.<ref name="Arbeiter">{{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}}</ref> This version is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'',<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Arbeiter" /> voiced by Billy West (in the episode "Guardians of the Galaxy") and later by Trevor Devall (for subsequent episodes). This version is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and served as one of Sam Alexander's trainers. In the episode "Guardians of the Galaxy", the Guardians join forces with Alexander and Spider-Man to save Earth from Korvac's Chitauri army. In the episode "The Return of the Guardians of the Galaxy", Rocket and the Guardians land on Earth to repair their spaceship amidst [[Titus (character)|Titus]]'s attempts to target Alexander's helmet.
** A pirate-themed alternate version of Rocket appears in the episode "Return to the Spider-Verse" Pt. 2. This version is a member of Web Beard's crew before they start a mutiny against him before hoarding treasure for himself. Following an attack by a Kraken however, and with help from Spider-Man and Kid Arachnid, the mutineers and Web Beard reconcile and join forces to fight off the Kraken.
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'',<ref name="Arbeiter" /><ref>{{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}}</ref> voiced initially by Seth Green in "Guardians and Spaceknights" and later by Trevor Devall in "Widow's Run".
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the ''[[Wikipedia:Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.|Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "It's a Wonderful Smash", voiced again by Seth Green.<ref name="Arbeiter" /><ref name="It's a Wonderful Smash">{{cite episode|title=It's a Wonderful Smash|series=[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]|credits = Melching, Steven (writer); Archibald, Patrick (director)|network=[[Disney XD]]|season=1|number=26|airdate=July 6, 2014}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the animated Christmas TV special ''Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the ''[[Wikipedia:Rocket & Groot|Rocket & Groot]]'' animated shorts, voiced again by Trevor Devall.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the animated special ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>End credits for ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat''</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon first appeared in episode 24 of the ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers|Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers]]'' [[anime]] series, voiced by Fumihiro Okabayashi in the Japanese version and Dave Wittenberg in the English version.<ref name="BtVA" />

===Film===
* Rocket Raccoon appears in the live-action [[Wikipedia:Marvel Studios|Marvel Studios]] film ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'', based on the comic of the same name.<ref name="GotGFilm">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/comic-con-2012-marvel-movies-robert-downey-jr-349346 "Comic-Con 2012: Marvel Names 'Avengers' Follow-Ups; Robert Downey Jr. Makes Surprise Appearance"] - article on ''The Hollywood Reporter'' by Borys Kit. Dated July 14, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2013</ref>

===Video games===
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the MMORPG ''[[Wikipedia:Super Hero Squad Online|Marvel Super Hero Squad Online]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character ''[[Wikipedia:Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'',<ref>{{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}}</ref> voiced by Greg Ellis.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the MMORPG ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'',<ref name="MarvelHeroesMMORPG">{{cite web|url= https://www.marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/rocket-raccoon-joins-marvel-heroes|title= Rocket Raccoon joins ''Marvel Heroes''|website= [[Marvel Heroes (video game)|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}}</ref> voiced by Steve Blum.<ref name="BtVA">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/|title=Voice of Rocket Raccoon – Guardians of the Galaxy franchise <nowiki>|</nowiki> Behind the Voice Actors|website=Behind the Voice Actors|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104085458/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/Rocket-Raccoon/|archive-date=November 4, 2018|url-status=live|df=mdy-all|access-date=November 3, 2018|postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Lego Marvel Super Heroes|Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'',<ref>{{cite magazine|url= http://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= dead|access-date= May 7, 2014}}</ref> voiced by John DiMaggio.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the Facebook game ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Avengers Alliance|Marvel Avengers Alliance]]''.
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes|Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes]]'',<ref name=Guardians>{{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}}</ref> voiced by Nolan North.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He also appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Disney Infinity 3.0|Disney Infinity 3.0]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Contest of Champions|Marvel Contest of Champions]]''.
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in the mobile game ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel: Future Fight|Marvel: Future Fight]]''.
* Two versions of Rocket Raccoon and Groot appear as a hybrid playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Puzzle Quest|Marvel Puzzle Quest]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears in ''[[Wikipedia:Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series|Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'', voiced by Nolan North.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite|Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]'', voiced again by Trevor Devall.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Lego Marvel Super Heroes|Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]'', voiced by Mikey O'Connor.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon and Groot appear as a hybrid playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order|Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order]]'', with the former voiced again by Nolan North.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as an NPC in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Future Revolution|Marvel Future Revolution]]'', voiced again by Nolan North. This version is a member of the Omega Flight.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a playable character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Powers United VR|Marvel Powers United VR]]'', with Trevor Devall reprising his role.<ref name="BtVA" />
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a pet in ''[[Wikipedia:Fortnite Battle Royale|Fortnite Battle Royale]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Rocket Raccoon appears as a main character in ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy|Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In the game, Rocket is depicted as a genetically-engineered soldier created by the Kree.

===Toys===
* 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.
* Rocket Raccoon will be a build-a-figure in the Marvel Legends toyline in 2013.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/photos/marvel-hasbro-toys-toy-fair-2013/1701686/7809376/photo.jhtml Marvel Hasbro toys] on MTV. Retrievedf May 4, 2013</ref>
* A Rocket Raccoon and Groot figure set with a "Dancing Baby Groot" was released by [[Hot Toys]].<ref>{{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.}}</ref>

===Newspaper comic strips===
Rocket Raccoon began appearing in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' newspaper comic strip in December 2016, in a story where Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson discover him in a spaceship that crashed on the Earth.<ref>{{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!}}</ref>

===Theme park attractions===
Rocket appears in the ride ''Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!'' at Disney California Adventure, with Bradley Cooper reprising his role from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> He and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy were captured by the Collector to be put on display, but Rocket manages to escape and enters the room the guests are in through a vent and hijacks the video to explain his plan to rescue his friends. The guests will use their access passes to enter the gantry lift while Rocket rides on top to destroy the generator so that the Guardians, as well as the other creatures in the collection, can escape.

===Podcast===
Rocket appears in the ''Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord'' podcast, voiced by Chris Elliott.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

==Collected editions==
* "Rocket Raccoon Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant" collects ''Incredible Hulk'' #271 (May ‘82) ''Rocket Raccoon'' (1985) #1 - 4 (May - Aug. ‘85) and "The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld!" story from ''Marvel Preview'' (1975 - 1981 Magazine) #7 (Sept. ‘76) (hardcover) Aug., 2011; ISBN 0-7851-5527-9

==See also==
* [[Wikipedia:Rocket Raccoon|Rocket Raccoon]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/rocket/ Rocket Raccoon] on the Marvel website
* [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/rocket-raccoon/4005-32814/ Rocket Raccoon] on Comic Vine
* [http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=8351 Rocket Raccoon] on the Comic Book Database
* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/rocket/in-comics/ Rocket Raccoon in the comics]

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Angry Birds

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[[File:Angry Birds logo.png|right|325px]]
[[File:Rovio Entertainment.png|right|120px]]
'''''Angry Birds''''' is a [[W:Puzzle video game|puzzle]] [[video game]] developed by [[W:Rovio Entertainment|Rovio Entertainment]] from Finland with the first game released in 2009.

== Premise ==

In the original game, there are wingless semi-[[anthropomorphic]] [[bird]]s that the player uses a slingshot to launch them at quasi-anthropomorphic [[pig]]s that are on or in different structures. The player has to destroy all the pigs on the map to unlock another level. A spin-off game, in which you play as the pigs, was also released called [[Bad Piggies]] on September 27, 2012.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-04-a-release-date-for-bad-piggies-the-new-game-by-angry-birds-bunch]. Retrieved October 26, 2020.</ref>

== Game ==

There are several kinds of wingless birds and green pigs in ''Angry Birds'': There are pigs with and without helmets, small and big pigs, pigs with and without mustaches, and the pig's king. They are all green.

Rovio Mobile has supported their games with many free updates that add more features and levels. There are seven themed groups of levels. Every group has a simple story, the pigs stole the birds' eggs so they try to get them back.The birds eventually get the eggs back in every part.

=== Characters ===
==== Birds ====
[[File:The Pigs.png|thumb|right|250px|The pigs]]
*'''Red Bird''' - Does nothing but does make various battle cries when tapped and does great at popping pigs.
*'''The Blues''' - Splits into three smaller birds. Works best against glass.
*'''Chuck''' - Picks up speed and distance when tapped. Best against wood.
*'''Bomb''' - Explodes when tapped or shortly upon impact. Best against stone.
*'''Matilda''' - Drops an egg bomb that explodes on impact when tapped and does great on wood and stone.
*'''Hal''' - Comes back like a boomerang when tapped and does great on wood and glass.
*'''Terence''' - No special abilities when tapped, but destroys materials with ease.
*'''Bubbles''' - Inflates to huge size like a balloon when tapped or upon impact, then deflates a little later. Best against wood.
*'''Stella''' - (Appearing in Angry Birds Seasons in the Back to School Update.) - When tapped makes a bubble around her, and lifts up objects like blocks and pigs. The bubbles last for about 3 seconds.
*'''Mighty Eagle''' - You first launch sardines and when it hits the ground, the Mighty Eagle will come down, destroy everything in his path hit the ground and cause an earthquake, popping all pigs he missed, then come back up, while also destroying everything in his path; kind of like a V but wider. He must be purchased in-game for 99 cents to use him. He has unlimited use, except for Angry Birds Friends.

==== Pigs (strongest to weakest) ====

* '''King Pig''' (strong)
* '''Moustache pigs''' (weak)
* '''Helmet pig''' (medium)
* '''Large pig''' (weak)
* '''Medium pig''' (weak)
* '''Small pig''' (weak)

== Reception ==

From December 2009 to November 2011 people [[W:download|download]]ed more than 500 million copies of this game. It is the number one game in 79 countries. People played 266 billion [[W:level|level]]s and shot 400 billion birds. They played 200,000 years of ''Angry Birds'' in total and 300 million minutes daily.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGdwUiTRn-I ''Angry Birds smashes half a billion downloads!''] post on [[YouTube]]. Retrived October 26, 2020.</ref>

== Media ==

Rovio has been expanding the ''Angry Birds'' brand into including merchandise, television shows, and feature movies, and to that end, Rovio Mobile initially envisioned a feature film in the stop-motion animation style of Aardman Animations, and to that end, Rovio purchased a Helsinki-based animation studio to prepare Angry Birds short cartoons on the Nicktoons station's Nickelodeon Extra, the first of which was a Christmas special named ''Wreck the Halls'' that debuted in December 2011.

=== Television adaptations ===

''Angry Birds Toons'', a TV series based on the game, made its debut on March 16, 2013. ''Angry Birds Toons'' is released through third-party video distribution platforms, including Comcast's Xfinity On-Demand in the US, Samsung Smart TVs, and Roku set-top boxes. It is also available in a number of countries on traditional television broadcasts. ''Angry Birds Toons'' is available on mobile devices by an additional ''Angry Birds Toons'' channel on all of the ''Angry Birds'' apps homescreens. The DVD version for the TV series was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series has a total of 3 seasons. There were also other television series, such as ''Piggy Tales''.

=== Film adaptations ===

A 3D computer-animated film adaptation, ''The Angry Birds Movie'', was released on May 20, 2016, which fully [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphizes]] the characters for the first time in franchise history, giving them limbs and voices. Developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment, it is animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment under their Columbia Pictures banner.

A sequel, ''The Angry Birds Movie 2'' was released on August 13, 2019, which was co-produced by both Rovio Animation and Sony Pictures Animation. The sequel breaks from the series' source material by having the Birds and Pigs ending their rivalry to form an alliance to battle a larger threat, as well as becoming one of the most well critically received video game film adaptations ever made, garnering an unprecedented score of 73% from [[W:Rotten Tomatoes|Rotten Tomatoes]].

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Angry Birds|Angry Birds]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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Angry Birds

2023-01-13T22:52:39Z

2601:18D:4700:2D30:5C3D:7D21:8088:EB77: /* Media */

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[[File:Angry Birds logo.png|right|325px]]
[[File:Rovio Entertainment.png|right|120px]]
'''''Angry Birds''''' is a [[W:Puzzle video game|puzzle]] [[video game]] developed by [[W:Rovio Entertainment|Rovio Entertainment]] from Finland with the first game released in 2009.

== Premise ==

In the original game, there are wingless semi-[[anthropomorphic]] [[bird]]s that the player uses a slingshot to launch them at quasi-anthropomorphic [[pig]]s that are on or in different structures. The player has to destroy all the pigs on the map to unlock another level. A spin-off game, in which you play as the pigs, was also released called [[Bad Piggies]] on September 27, 2012.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-04-a-release-date-for-bad-piggies-the-new-game-by-angry-birds-bunch]. Retrieved October 26, 2020.</ref>

== Game ==

There are several kinds of wingless birds and green pigs in ''Angry Birds'': There are pigs with and without helmets, small and big pigs, pigs with and without mustaches, and the pig's king. They are all green.

Rovio Mobile has supported their games with many free updates that add more features and levels. There are seven themed groups of levels. Every group has a simple story, the pigs stole the birds' eggs so they try to get them back.The birds eventually get the eggs back in every part.

=== Characters ===
==== Birds ====
[[File:The Pigs.png|thumb|right|250px|The pigs]]
*'''Red Bird''' - Does nothing but does make various battle cries when tapped and does great at popping pigs.
*'''The Blues''' - Splits into three smaller birds. Works best against glass.
*'''Chuck''' - Picks up speed and distance when tapped. Best against wood.
*'''Bomb''' - Explodes when tapped or shortly upon impact. Best against stone.
*'''Matilda''' - Drops an egg bomb that explodes on impact when tapped and does great on wood and stone.
*'''Hal''' - Comes back like a boomerang when tapped and does great on wood and glass.
*'''Terence''' - No special abilities when tapped, but destroys materials with ease.
*'''Bubbles''' - Inflates to huge size like a balloon when tapped or upon impact, then deflates a little later. Best against wood.
*'''Stella''' - (Appearing in Angry Birds Seasons in the Back to School Update.) - When tapped makes a bubble around her, and lifts up objects like blocks and pigs. The bubbles last for about 3 seconds.
*'''Mighty Eagle''' - You first launch sardines and when it hits the ground, the Mighty Eagle will come down, destroy everything in his path hit the ground and cause an earthquake, popping all pigs he missed, then come back up, while also destroying everything in his path; kind of like a V but wider. He must be purchased in-game for 99 cents to use him. He has unlimited use, except for Angry Birds Friends.

==== Pigs (strongest to weakest) ====

* '''King Pig''' (strong)
* '''Moustache pigs''' (weak)
* '''Helmet pig''' (medium)
* '''Large pig''' (weak)
* '''Medium pig'''(weak)
* '''Small pig''' (weak)

== Reception ==

From December 2009 to November 2011 people [[W:download|download]]ed more than 500 million copies of this game. It is the number one game in 79 countries. People played 266 billion [[W:level|level]]s and shot 400 billion birds. They played 200,000 years of ''Angry Birds'' in total and 300 million minutes daily.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGdwUiTRn-I ''Angry Birds smashes half a billion downloads!''] post on [[YouTube]]. Retrived October 26, 2020.</ref>

== Media ==

Rovio has been expanding the ''Angry Birds'' brand into including merchandise, television shows, and feature movies, and to that end, Rovio Mobile initially envisioned a feature film in the stop-motion animation style of Aardman Animations, and to that end, Rovio purchased a Helsinki-based animation studio to prepare Angry Birds short cartoons on the Nicktoons station's Nickelodeon Extra, the first of which was a Christmas special named ''Wreck the Halls'' that debuted in December 2011.

=== Television adaptations ===

''Angry Birds Toons'', a TV series based on the game, made its debut on March 16, 2013. ''Angry Birds Toons'' is released through third-party video distribution platforms, including Comcast's Xfinity On-Demand in the US, Samsung Smart TVs, and Roku set-top boxes. It is also available in a number of countries on traditional television broadcasts. ''Angry Birds Toons'' is available on mobile devices by an additional ''Angry Birds Toons'' channel on all of the ''Angry Birds'' apps homescreens. The DVD version for the TV series was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series has a total of 3 seasons. There were also other television series, such as ''Piggy Tales''.

=== Film adaptations ===

A 3D computer-animated film adaptation, ''The Angry Birds Movie'', was released on May 20, 2016, which fully [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphizes]] the characters for the first time in franchise history, giving them limbs and voices. Developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment, it is animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment under their Columbia Pictures banner.

A sequel, ''The Angry Birds Movie 2'' was released on August 13, 2019, which was co-produced by both Rovio Animation and Sony Pictures Animation. The sequel breaks from the series' source material by having the Birds and Pigs ending their rivalry to form an alliance to battle a larger threat, as well as becoming one of the most well critically received video game film adaptations ever made, garnering an unprecedented score of 73% from [[W:Rotten Tomatoes|Rotten Tomatoes]].

==References==
<references/>

== See also ==

* [[W:Angry Birds|Angry Birds]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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