
Ringside Volume 1
Joseph Keatinge(Author)
Image Comics (Publisher)
Published on 21. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-63215-695-2 (ISBN)
Description
RINGSIDE is a series set within the world of
professional wrestling, written by JOSEPH KEATINGE (SHUTTER, GLORY, TECH JACKET)
and drawn by acclaimed illustrator NICK BARBER, combining the ensemble drama
approach of THE WALKING DEAD with interconnected rotating perspectives akin to
"The Wire." RINGSIDE explores the relationship between art and industry from the
view of the wrestlers themselves, the creatives they work with, the suits in
charge and the fans cheering them all on.
But
that's just the beginning.
The real violence
is outside the ring. Collecting issues 1 through
5.
Praise for
RINGSIDE:
"Keating and Barber's RINGSIDE is a
realistic peek behind the scenes and into the lives of several characters
connected to a glory-seeking world, but their lives are anything but glorious
and that's the compelling hook this issue sells so well." -
Comicbookresources.com
"RINGSIDE is a
realistic drama set in the world just outside the wrestling ring. Keatinge and
Barber present a modern-noir comic book that mixes gritty characters, realistic
situations and goes to the dark corners of life that people try to avoid. This
comic delivers a compelling first issue and the series promises to be a deep and
emotional ride. This is definitely worth picking up." --
Comiclist
professional wrestling, written by JOSEPH KEATINGE (SHUTTER, GLORY, TECH JACKET)
and drawn by acclaimed illustrator NICK BARBER, combining the ensemble drama
approach of THE WALKING DEAD with interconnected rotating perspectives akin to
"The Wire." RINGSIDE explores the relationship between art and industry from the
view of the wrestlers themselves, the creatives they work with, the suits in
charge and the fans cheering them all on.
But
that's just the beginning.
The real violence
is outside the ring. Collecting issues 1 through
5.
Praise for
RINGSIDE:
"Keating and Barber's RINGSIDE is a
realistic peek behind the scenes and into the lives of several characters
connected to a glory-seeking world, but their lives are anything but glorious
and that's the compelling hook this issue sells so well." -
Comicbookresources.com
"RINGSIDE is a
realistic drama set in the world just outside the wrestling ring. Keatinge and
Barber present a modern-noir comic book that mixes gritty characters, realistic
situations and goes to the dark corners of life that people try to avoid. This
comic delivers a compelling first issue and the series promises to be a deep and
emotional ride. This is definitely worth picking up." --
Comiclist
Reviews / Votes
LIBRARY JOURNAL -Entertainment wrestling is the backdrop of this new
series by writer Keatinge (Shutter) and artists Barber, Simon Gough, and
Ariana Maher. Although the sport is often ridiculed for being staged, is it
possible that after years of body slamming and face kicking, a retired wrestler
can really fight when it comes to mob thugs looking to settle a debt? In this
volume, Dan Knossos-veteran wrestler, ring name "Minotaur,"
struggling to find himself after his dismissal from the crime business-is
compelled to help an old friend in serious trouble. Wrestlers frequently face
physical decline, emotional instability, and mental demons as they age away from
the ring. And despite being warned, Dan gets mixed up in some drama he may not
be able to fight his way through. Readers also glimpse the tribulations of an
up-and-coming athlete shadowing his mentor and facing the uncertainty of the
future. The shading in the illustrations creates an effect that will thrill fans
of theatrical and competitive sparring matches. While not really about
wrestling, the story benefits from that world as its
setting.
Verdict An intriguing and fresh
work that will enthrall lovers of sports comics and noir.-Teresa Potter-Reyes,
Helen Hall Lib., League City, TX
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Language
English
Place of publication
Fullerton
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63215-695-2 (9781632156952)
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