Ringside Volume 1
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ISBN: 1632156954 / Publisher: Image Comics, June 2016
RINGSIDE is a series set within the world ofprofessional wrestling, written by JOSEPH KEATINGE (SHUT...
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RINGSIDE is a series set within the world ofprofessional wrestling, written by JOSEPH KEATINGE (SHUTTER, GLORY, TECH JACKET)and drawn by acclaimed illustrator NICK BARBER, combining the ensemble dramaapproach of THE WALKING DEAD with interconnected rotating perspectives akin to"The Wire." RINGSIDE explores the relationship between art and industry from theview of the wrestlers themselves, the creatives they work with, the suits incharge and the fans cheering them all on.Butthat's just the beginning.The real violenceis outside the ring. Collecting issues 1 through5.Praise forRINGSIDE:"Keating and Barber's RINGSIDE is arealistic peek behind the scenes and into the lives of several charactersconnected to a glory-seeking world, but their lives are anything but gloriousand that's the compelling hook this issue sells so well." -Comicbookresources.com"RINGSIDE is arealistic drama set in the world just outside the wrestling ring. Keatinge andBarber present a modern-noir comic book that mixes gritty characters, realisticsituations and goes to the dark corners of life that people try to avoid. Thiscomic delivers a compelling first issue and the series promises to be a deep andemotional ride. This is definitely worth picking up." --Comiclist
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