ROCKETO: Journey to the Hidden Sea Trade Paperback Vol. 2 by Frank Espinosa Co-writer: Marie Taylor Logo design & production: Masanori Hase This second part of "Journey to the Hidden Sea" concludes the first journey of Rocketo Garrison as he uncovers the secret of the Hidden Sea, the New World and himself. 250+ pages. Contains issues #7 - #12. Bonus material: - A guide to the New World - Frank's sketchbook and illustrations
		ROCKETO: Journey to the Hidden Sea Trade Paperback Vol. 1 by Frank Espinosa Co-writer: Marie Taylor Logo design & production: Masanori Hase Embark on a journey with Rocketo Garrison, Mapper, soldier and adventurer, as he explores the mysterious mists of the fabled Hidden Sea and uncovers the secrets of the New World. 250+ pages. Contains issues #1 - #6, plus issue #0 "The Siren's Call" with new additional pages. Bonus material: - Introduction by Alex Ross - Frank's sketchbook and illustrations

		#12 JOURNEYS The conclusion of "Journey to the Hidden Sea".
		#11 ILLUMINATIONS After Rocketo lights his compass he meets the ancient Ull in the depths of the Hidden Sea. He receives the secret of the Cobalt Steel and goes to meet the forces of Lucerne.
		#10 CONQUESTS A surprise attack by Scarletto and his Legion of Lucerne has left the city of the Hidden Sea destroyed. The small resistance army that is left has fled to the mountains. Now, Rocketo Garrison and the prince of Lucerne fight for their lives high above the Hidden Sea, as Robot buoys guide the navy of Lucerne toward the city, for one final takeover.
		#9 RESOLUTIONS After learning the true origin of the New World, Rocketo Garrison and his crew begin to settle into their new home, all except for Spiro Turnstiles who is about to launch his own ship back to the outside world. Spiro’s launch is cut short when an attack by a robot army begins to shoot Birdmen from the very air. Now they must prepare for war as Scarletto launches his attack on the hidden city of the Mappers!
		#8 REVELATIONS After Rocketo is reunited with his crew, a mythical figure appears to reveal the true history of the Old World and the story of the Hidden Sea. Meanwhile, the villainous Scarletto finds the deadly Robot and makes his plans.
		#7 REUNIONS After surviving a crash landing in the Hidden Sea, Rocketo begins searching for his doomed crew only to encounter Gordon Scarletto at the sea of lost ships. Later, a beautiful young woman holds the key to some astounding revelations.
		#6 TEMPESTS When Gordon Scarletto learns more about the Golden Mission, he leads a mutiny against the Prince of Lucerne triggering a ferocious storm in the Hidden Sea. Caught in the storm, Rocketo, Spiro and the crew battle against the sea creatures who have been unleashed. Violence rocks the Hidden Sea leaving a wake of broken ships and battered bodies hoping for rescue.
		#5 PASSAGES An attack by the Harpies reveals Doc Blast’s secret. After passing through the Gate of the Golden Dragon, Rocketo, Spiro and the crew start their initial exploration of the Hidden Sea. Meanwhile, the Prince of Lucerne and Gordon Scarletto head towards a clandestine rendezvous and Gordon learns more about the mission and the powers of the Prince.
		#4 DIRECTIONS Rocketo Garrison wakes up on board a ship to discover he has been kidnapped by a band of treasure hunters led by Spiro Turnstiles. When they encounter the mighty King of the Atlas Ocean, they are given advice on how to navigate the Hidden Sea. Meanwhile, Gordon Scarletto has been called to a private audience with a Prince of Lucerne and given a top secret mission that can, if successful, change the balance of power in the world. Spiro, Rocketo and the band of adventurers enter Venedicto, travel down the River of Totems and are attacked by hideous Harpie-like creatures who patrol the access to the Hidden Sea.
		#3 DEPARTURES At the end of the Solarium War, Rocketo Garrison is a broken man, his mapping abilities useless. He takes a lowly job at Perdition’s Point lighthouse but his lonely, self-imposed exile ends when former partner, Spiro Turnstile, suddenly appears. Spiro has the inside track on a rare treasure thought to be in The Hidden Sea. But unbeknownst to him, Spiro has been followed by members of The Hand, a secret criminal syndicate he has betrayed. A city-wide chase through Sansebo ends when Rocketo is knocked unconscious by Spiro's invisible ally.
		#2 CONFLICTS When a living storm known as the Omerylla Coil devastates the Island of Kova, young Rocketo Garrison is saved by the Commonwealth. He is taken to live with Horace Voltea, an old Mapper of great renown, and under his guidance, Rocketo taps into the power of the Mappers for the first time. As time passes Rocketo grows up and explores the world, beginning his career as a Mapper and becoming friends with Spiro Turnstile, a genetic man. When a war breaks out between the Commonwealth and the Royalists, Rocketo is captured, imprisoned and tortured. When finally released he is a broken man and takes up residence at an abandoned lighthouse, Porto Logas.
>		#1 PROSPERITY HAIL FELLOW... WELL MET! A young Mapper with the help of an aged Spiro Turnstiles accesses the maps of the famous explorer Rocketo Garrison. A holographic projection of Rocketo Garrison appears and begins to narrate and transmit the journey to the Hidden Sea. A young Rocketo has an idyllic childhood with his parents on the island of Kova. While his father teaches him about the mysteries of the stars, his mother teaches him about the forces of the earth. But Rocketo’s greatest pleasure is reading about the legendary city of Ultamo and the heroic adventures of the early Mappers of the New World. But the young boy’s life abruptly changes in a matter of moments when a living storm, the Omarylla Coil, devastates the island paradise.

#0 The Siren's Call Legends say that young lovely maidens sing ships to their graves beneath the wave... The very first publication of ROCKETO. "The Siren's Call" debuted at the 2005 San Diego Comicon. "The Siren's Call" has been reprinted in "ROCKETO Journey to the New World" trade paperback vol.1 with new additional pages.

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Frank draws ROCKETO in his studio. (20.3mb) Video by Luis Blackaller. March 2007

Frank talks about exploration. (4.2mb) Video by Luis Blackaller. March 2007

Frank talks about film making. (7.2mb) Video by Luis Blackaller. March 2007

Frank draws Rocketo at the 2008 Lanciano convention, Italy. Video hosted on YouTube. May 2008

A poster Frank drew for the convention.

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