<Li> Accomplished starship aviator </Li> <Li> Normal - physical attributes of an Earth raccoon </Li> <P> Rocket Raccoon is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen, the character first appeared in Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976). He is an intelligent, anthropomorphic raccoon, who is an expert marksman and master tactician . His name and aspects of his character are a nod to The Beatles' 1968 song "Rocky Raccoon". </P> <P> Rocket Raccoon appeared as a prominent member in the 2008 relaunch of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy . The character has appeared in several media adaptations as a member of that team, including animated television series, toys, and video games . He appears in the live - action films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), all set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . In these appearances, Rocket Raccoon is voiced by Bradley Cooper, with motion capture provided by Sean Gunn . </P>

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