{"product_id":"the-comic-book-story-of-professional-wrestling-a-hardcore-high-flying-no-holds-barred-history-of-the-one-true-sport-9780399580499","title":"The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling: A Hardcore, High-Flying, No-Holds-Barred History of the One True Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Aubrey Sitterson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Nonfiction - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast \u003ci\u003eStraight Shoot\u003c\/i\u003e, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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).","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086915297431,"sku":"9780399580499","price":735.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780399580499.webp?v=1767639716","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-comic-book-story-of-professional-wrestling-a-hardcore-high-flying-no-holds-barred-history-of-the-one-true-sport-9780399580499","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}