The comic book story of professional wrestling : a hardcore, high flying, no-hold-barred history of the one true sport
Sitterson, Aubrey2018
Books, Manuscripts
As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling--with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold--has conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock, and modern-day favourites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestling's progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).
Main title:
The comic book story of professional wrestling : a hardcore, high flying, no-hold-barred history of the one true sport / Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno.
Author:
Sitterson, Aubrey, authorMoreno, Chris, author
Imprint:
California : Ten Speed Press, 2018.
Collation:
176 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780399580499 (trade pbk)
Dewey class:
796.812
LC class:
GV1195
Language:
English
Subject:
Wrestling -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcLucha libre -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcNational Wrestling Alliance -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcWorld Championship Wrestling, Inc. -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcWorld Wrestling Federation -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. -- History -- Comic books, strips, etcGraphic novelsGraphic novelsGraphic novel & Comic book: typesSocial & cultural historyWrestling
BRN:
2617985
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