If you have watched the first Guardians of the Galaxy or Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, you might be familiar with Rocket Racoon. The character created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen in 1976 is very unique. Not only has a very high intelligence, Rocket also has a very amazing shooting ability and knowledge about weapons.  

Well, did you know that apparently Rocket Racoon has some interesting facts that are rarely known by the Marvel fans. What are they? Let’s check out the following discussion.

7. Rocket Raccoon’s Scar in the Film is Related to the Comic

In the Guardians of the Galaxy film you must have seen the scar on Rocket Raccoon's back. At that time, Rocket only explained a little about where he got that wound. But it turns out that the story behind his scar is related to the comics released by Marvel. In the comic, he got that scar when he was still a raccoon due to the experiment done by the robots. At that time Rocket underwent an operation that made him unable to walk like a raccoon, but like a human who could walk upright.

6. Not the First Member of the Guardians of the Galaxy

Rocket Raccoon and his friends were not the first group to use the name Guardians of the Galaxy to combat space criminals. In 1969, Marvel had published a comic with the same title, in which the group consists of several superheroes; including Martinex T'Naga, Captain Charlie-27, Yondu Udonta, Starhaw, Aleta, and Captain America.

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5. Growing Up in An Animal Shelter

Rocket Raccoon is an intelligent raccoon resulted from the robots’ experiments. Not only has a very high intelligence, Rocket also has a very amazing shooting ability and knowledge about weapons. But all his life, Rocket lived in captivity along with several other animals that were used as experiments by the robots.

4. Rocket Raccoon and Groot Have Died in A War

Who would have thought that apparently Rocket Raccoon had actually died in a war along with several other superheroes. In the Secret War #1 comic published in 2004, Rocket Raccoon along with Groot, Black Bolt, Black Widow, Spider-Woman, and Beast were died because of the Children of Tomorrow as the Stark Tower gets destroyed.

3. Only Appears 10 Times in the Comic

Rocket Raccoon became one of Marvel's comic characters who was quite old. Since his first appearance in 1976, it was noted that Rocket only appeared 10 times in the comic books published by Marvel. With his age of 30, Rocket Raccoon doesn't even have his own comic yet. Compared to his best friend, Groot who actually has his own comic book which was published in 2017.

2. He Has An Otter as His Close Friend

Lady Lylla is Rocket Raccoon’s close friend who lives on Planet Halfworld. Lady Lylla is an intelligent otter who was assigned to guard the toymaking empire named Mayhem Mechaniks. In the comic series Annihilators Vol. 14, which was released in 2011, Lady Lylla is said to have been attacked by her rival, Jakes, and caused a battle between the two. Seeing this, Rocket Racoon also helped his best friend.

1. Has Many Girlfriends

Who would have thought that Rocket Raccoon apparently has the similar traits as Tony Stark. Not only smart, he also uses his intelligence to approach many women. In the comics, Rocket is said to have many female acquaintances from various races and planets.

Well, those are some interesting facts about Rocket Raccoon that you can find out. Don't forget to follow Dunia Games for more interesting discussions about other superheroes.

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