Dave Stevens, comic book artist, writer, and creator of "Rocketeer" has passed away at 52

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TURLOCK, Calif. -- Dave Stevens, a respected comic book artist, illustrator and creator of "The Rocketeer," has died at age 52.

Colleague William Stout said that Stevens died Monday at a hospital in Turlock due to complications from treatment for leukemia.

Stevens was known for his meticulous work and classic pinup style drawings.

He is widely credited for reviving interest in recent years in 1950s pinup model Bettie Page.

Stevens' best-known work, "The Rocketeer," is about a man who finds a rocketpack that allows him to fly.

"The Rocketeer" was made into a 1991 feature film, starring Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Jennifer Connelly.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

Movie link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102803/

Dave Stevens website (condolences can be sent here: http://www.davestevens.com/

[Forkboy]

1. That's too bad. Pretty young.

I love his art.