Credit Where Credit Is Due

Many of you are running to see Guardians of the Galaxy.  (Can't say it appeals to me enough to spend NYC movie money).  What you might not know is that Rocket Raccoon was co-created by a writer named Bill Mantlo, along with still-popular artist Keith Giffen.  Mantlo was hit by a car over 30 years ago, and has never truly recovered.  The comics industry has done what it can over the years to help.  

That would include Marvel Comics.  They've paid Mantlo a fee for use of his character in GotG (which is unusual).  They gave him (and Giffen) creator credits in the movie (which is also unusual).  And they arranged a private screening so he could see his strange, once forgotten sentient raccoon on the big screen.  Details are here.

Since I am one to criticize Marvel's policies regarding creators and the movies, I think it is only fair to say, nicely done!