Drew Geraci wrote:
On a side-note, I've heard of there being a Rocket Racoon b/w magazine story by Mantlo and Giffen, which I've never seen, and I almost believe is an urban legend.
No need to disbelieve.  That story was reprinted in the Rocket Raccoon Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant MPC and, more recently, the Rocket Raccoon and Groot Complete Collection tpb.