By Mo Mozuch
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The only thing better than wrestling is more wrestling. Now fans who missed their chance to be among the first to get their hands on The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling won't have to miss out much longer. Due to overwhelming demand, Ten Speed Press has ordered a second printing of Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno's graphic novel/loveletter to the "one true sport." So why is it so popular?
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As I mentioned in a previous review, the real appeal of The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling is its even-handed approach to the business. Wrestling fans are, by nature, quite biased. We pick our favorites, lionize our legends and love to argue why we're right and you're wrong. But the graphic novel manages to make pro wrestling the main character by carefully recounting historical influences and giving credit where it's due, while avoiding the easy appeal of hype and hyperbole. This approach has resonated with professional wrestlers as well as fans, with a number of notable names taking to social media to show their support.
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"Wrestling is notoriously difficult for outsiders to write about. Having the approval of so many amazing wrestlers is proof that we did something right," said Sitterson.
Educational material should always come in comic book form. @aubreysitterson #prowrestling #comics
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WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler (an accomplished cartoonist himself) is putting the book over.
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And backstage at a recent indie show, Rey Fenix showed support, too.
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"Between pros, hardcore fans, and newcomers, the response has been great. It's extremely satisfying to watch," said Moreno.
A second print guarantees that anyone who orders through Amazon or at a local comic shop will get a copy, and is generally regarded as a sign of success. Perhaps not as strong as a sign as a whole swath of the pro wrestling universe singing your praises on social media, but still.
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