“Everywhere I go it’s the same question… ’Wrestling? You
know it’s fake, right?’”
That is how the main character of “Over the Ropes”, from Mad Cave Studios, introduces himself.
That is how the main character of “Over the Ropes”, from Mad Cave Studios, introduces himself.
Jason is an up-and-coming young Wrestler who thinks he is
ready and deserves a shot at the Big-Time. He’s tired of living in the shadow of his Mega-Star boss and his obnoxious son,
so when an opportunity to make a name for himself arises, he jumps at it…but
not in the way he is expected, thanks to some “free advice” from a new friend.
If you are, or have ever been a fan of Professional Wrestling,
then “Over the Ropes” is for you. It’s an unblinking look behind the scenes at
the lives of the people who portray those Extraordinary Characters who inhabit
the Ring, all for our entertainment.
Although the story is set in a fictional world, writer Jay
Sandlin makes each character feel like a real living person. The story moves
along at a nice pace and there is plenty of action.
Artist Antonello Cosentino breathes life into the characters
and settings with his clean lines and realistic perspective and anatomy. His panels
are dynamic and move the story along.
The colorist, Francesco Segala, manages to capture just the
right mood for each panel, changing his palette as he sees fit throughout the
book.
This is an excellent example of what a “First Issue” should
accomplish. I definitely recommend “Over the Ropes”
- W. Dragon
- W. Dragon
Over the Ropes #1 is available now at White Dragon Comics.
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