The comic book story of professional wrestling : a hardcore, high-flying, no-holds-barred history of the one true sport

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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Graphic Sitterson
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Summary

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.

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 favorites 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).

Contents

Carnival origins and the early days -- The gold dust trio and becoming entertainment -- A national wrestling alliance -- The masked men and women of lucha libre -- All-in in the U.K -- Puroresu, strong style, and King's Road -- The golden age -- The Monday night wars -- The new millennium.

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