From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment.
AUBREY SITTERSON is a Los Angeles-based writer who has written
comics for every major US publisher as well as for internationally
recognized licenses. However, he remains best known for his
creator-owned work, including the successfully crowdfunded BEEF
BROS and Stoned Master, the fantasy romance Savage Hearts, the
science fiction detective story The Worst Dudes, multiple volumes
of the fight comics soap opera No One Left to Fight, and the only
comprehensive history of The One True Sport, The Comic Book Story
of Professional Wrestling.
CHRIS MORENO is a comics artist and creator who has worked for
BOOM! Studios, IDW, Image Comics, Marvel Comics, and Zenescope,
among others.
“The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling captures the
great spirit and heart of pro wrestling with vivid color and
history on every page. Old and new fans alike will enjoy going on
the journey of one of the last great forms of Americana:
Wrestling.” —American Nightmare Cody, professional wrestler, Ring
of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling
“I hate wrestling. I'm just not a fan... but this book chiseled
through the hardened outer shell of my cold black heart and
reminded me of how much I loved wrestling in my youth. You'd be a
fool not to allow it to bring the magic back into your heart as
well. And if the magic is already there? You'll love it even more!”
—Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead
“Fun, creative, but most importantly, informative. A great history
lesson of the greatest sport in the world…professional wrestling.”
—Roderick Strong, professional wrestler, WWE
“Whether you're a brand new professional wrestling viewer, a
lifelong fan, or even a 25-year veteran of the squared circle like
me, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling will
entertain and enlighten you with the history of one of America's
greatest art forms. Could it use more Christopher Daniels? Of
course, but every book printed suffers from ‘not enough Christopher
Daniels.’ Absolutely a must-read!" —Christopher Daniels,
professional wrestler, Ring of Honor
“If you love wrestling and comics, you'll love this great, detailed
journey through wrestling's past. If you don't already know it all,
you'll learn and forget more than you already did. I know I did.”
—Viktor, professional wrestler, WWE
“Once you crack open The Comic Book Story of Professional
Wrestling, you won’t want to shut it! This book succeeds in
layering rich illustrations over compelling stories and will keep
your attention from start to finish. Diehards will marvel at the
attention to detail. Novices will find their imaginations running
wild from all the unreal yet real tales from the annals of the One
True Sport. I know that professional wrestling is, bar none, the
greatest form of entertainment known to man; let Aubrey and Chris
take you on a journey so you can discover that for yourselves.
Enjoy!” —Kassius Ohno, professional wrestler, WWE
“The story of professional wrestling in the United States over the
last fifty years is nearly convoluted beyond comprehension. So, of
course, Aubrey Sitterson decided to cover the origins and history
of professional wrestling across three continents. And not only
have he and Chris Moreno made it comprehendible, they've made it as
highly entertaining and visually exciting as the One True Sport
itself.” —Excalibur, co-founder of Pro Wrestling Guerilla
“If there was a college course on the history of pro wrestling,
this would be the textbook! Truly crafted with an undeniable
love of the sport, Aubrey and Chris do the best job I've
ever seen at representing the history and art of the squared
circle. Absolutely amazing. I can’t recommend it enough!" —Ed
McGuinness, artist for Marvel Comics and DC Comics
“Sitterson and Moreno take you hard way though the annals of
professional wrestling in a gorgeous and insightful read. History
books aren't supposed to be this entertaining.” —Dennis Hopeless,
writer for Marvel Comics and of WWE comics
“What if Ken Burns cut a promo? The Comic Book Story of
Professional Wrestling is the engaging answer, bursting forth
with a detailed, passionate look at pro wrestling's over-a-century
of history, with tensed, collar-and-elbow intimacy. This is the
place to learn the tradition, the culture, and the pop-culture
power of pro wrestling from its very roots up to and beyond its
ubiquitous present.” —Steve Orlando, writer for DC Entertainment
and Image Comics
“Sitterson & Moreno present one of the most complete views of an
art form that is as unpredictable and chaotic as it is beautiful.”
—Michael Kingston, writer of Headlocked
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