#darnice

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Do you know Darnice (Rocket)?

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[mohnman]

Rocket 2 Darnice by mohnman on DeviantArt

Rocket 2 Darnice by mohnman

[mohnman]

#Rocket2 #Darnice Little known fact Raquel Ervin the original #Rocket had to take a break from heroics until she had her son. So her friend #Darnice feeled in for a brief time period. #milestonemedia #dakotaverse #dccomics #superheroines #blackwomen #blacksuperheroes #drawings #sketches #pencils #colorpencils #markers #pen #indiaink #fanart #wip #crayola #sharpie #Artistloft #speedballink #mohnman https://www.instagram.com/p/B_wArrKjYD4/?igshid=10zj005uisbfj

[piperswright-moved]

Raquel: A week ago, I accidentally slept with Noble.

Darnice: Really?

Raquel: Yes.

Darnice: You accidentally slept with him?

Raquel: Yes.

Darnice: Accidentally?

Raquel: Yes.

Darnice: I don’t understand. Did you trip over something?

[hellyeahheroes]

It’s a lot easier to pull yourself up by your boot-straps Mr. Man, if you already know how to fly.

WOC Teen Superhero Parade Presents: Raquel Ervin a.k.a. Rocket and Darnice a.k.a. Rocket II

Raquel Ervin grew up in a poor neighborhood, but was always very social-aware and wanted to become a writer to improve the world. She also had a tendency of letting her more selfish friends talk her into stupid ideas. Like breaking into the house of a rich black Republican lawyer, Augustus Freeman IV. Who turned out to have superpowers. Raquel confronted him and convinced he should use these powers to set up a positive example for the community. Augustus became a superhero named Icon and Raquel used his technology to become his partner, Rocket.

When Raquel’s boyfriend got her pregnant, she decided to retire and passed the mantle of Rocket to her friend, Darnice. However, she has later returned to the role after Darnice was unable to continue as a result of the battle with a supervillain Oblivion.

Recommended Readings:

Icon #1-42 – The main book, by many considered Dwayne McDuffie’s magnum opus. Despite the name, Rocket is the real protagonist, something the creator has admitted.

Being a part of McDuffie’s Dakotaverse, the book has crossed over with other titles, like Static, Blood Syndicate, Hardware or Shadow Cabinet and participated in crossovers like Shadow War, Milestone Forever or Long Hot Summer. As a part of crossover with DC Universe, World’s Collide, Rocket has also show up in issues of Steel, Superboy Superman and Justice League tieing-in to the event.

Other Media:

Young Justice – Rocket joins the Team in the first season finale, following Icon’s acceptance into Justice League. After the time-skip she is a full-fledged member of the League, but has a smaller role.

[mohnman]

#Icon and #TheRockets Little known fact for a brief period while pregnant #Raquel had to take a break from hero-ing. So in her place her friend #Darnice took up the role of #Rocket. I had this idea since there was word of a #Milestonemedia #revival that all three would team up #Rocket2 #iconandrocket #dakotaverse #sketchbook #mohnman #markers #pencils #pen #colorpencil #fanart #fun

[fyeahforgottencomiccharacters]

Dazzling DC Ladies Month (Day 30)

Darnice aka Rocket (II)

Darnice is Raquel Ervin's best friend and one of the few people who knew her secret that she was the superhero Rocket. When Raquel became pregnant and had to quit being a superhero to take care of her baby, she gave Darnice her costume and belt to use in her place.

Darnice took to superheroing with great gusto, learning to use the belt n ways that Raquel hadn't figured out yet. 

When Augustus aka Icon returned from his intergalactic trial, she returned to her normal life and Raquel became Rocket again.