Originally Posted by owenbrown (Post 2838380)

Hey this comic isn't very PG is it?

Originally Posted by parkmania (Post 2838383)

Where's Taker's tats?

Also, was wondering why I hadn't heard about this before yesterday, seeing as how I own a comic shop. Seeing that it doesn't come out until March and I only received my solicitations for February this week makes a lot more sense.

Originally Posted by Lock Jaw (Post 2838431)

Also, in the group shot with a face-Batista leading it, is that supposed to be Morrison on the far right? Looks more like a clean-shaven CM Punk to me.

Originally Posted by Ermaximus (Post 2838282)

I feel dumber having just read that shit.

Originally Posted by Ermaximus (Post 2838457)

I thought the same thing at first too.

Originally Posted by Ermaximus (Post 2838422)

Originally Posted by Lock Jaw (Post 2838488)

Indeed. Also, you forgot to post the greatest wrestling comic book of all the times:

http://www.newkadia.com/Covers/L/N/Nash/nash1.jpg

Originally Posted by Kane Knight (Post 2838473)

Why would you read that, barring being five years old, retarded, or both?

Originally Posted by Lock Jaw (Post 2838488)

Indeed. Also, you forgot to post the greatest wrestling comic book of all the times:

http://www.newkadia.com/Covers/L/N/Nash/nash1.jpg

Originally Posted by Juan (Post 2838576)

I still have that one and 3 other ones that came out around that time.

Originally Posted by Juan (Post 2838586)

Originally Posted by Juan (Post 2838586)

Originally Posted by PorkSoda (Post 2838711)

LOL! In the Royal Rumbe picture it looks like Mark Henry is going to give a spanking to whoever that guy is.

Originally Posted by parkmania (Post 2838603)

I think it's wonderful that you were able to pick up those comics for 39 cents each instead of the 2.95 that they originally sold for.

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 2838957)

Didn't realize the story for the comic is basically a random security guy instead of doing his job is fantasizing the Royal Rumble as some sort of medieval/sci-fi battle until looking at it a second time.

Originally Posted by icv2.com

WWE Comics
From Titan
Published: 12/03/2009 12:30am

Titan Publishing will publish comics based on World Wrestling Entertainment stars under a 20-issue deal that kicks off next March. The first issue of WWE Heroes, featuring WWE Superstars and Divas, will street March 23rd. It will be written by Keith Champagne (Justice Society, Green Lantern Corpse, World War III), with art by Andy Smith.



The story will be set in a new fictional universe in which a ruthless Shadow King is obsessed with the WWE as he battles the Firstborn, who might be a member of the WWE.



The first issue will carry both a newsstand and an alternate direct only cover.



Superstars that will appear in the book include Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, John Cena, CM Punk, Kane, Edge, Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Carlito, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and Kelly Kelly.

Originally Posted by icv2.com

Titan Publishing is proud to announce the launch of WWE Comics, a new comic line featuring the global superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment.

The comic line launches with its flagship title WWE Heroes, a high-octane, action-packed, 32-page comic featuring the biggest icons from WWE in brand new thrilling and exciting adventures!

The series will take the biggest WWE stars beyond the spotlight of the squared circle and into a brand new fictional universe, serving up shocks and surprises that give the wrestlers much more than the dreaded 1-2-3 count to worry about!

WWE Heroes series features worldwide superstars Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, John Cena, CM Punk, Kane, Edge, Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Carlito, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Kelly Kelly, and WWE owner Vince McMahon.

Written by Keith Champaign (Justice Society of America, Green Lantern Corps, World War III, and Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters).

Drawn (and Cover A) by Andy Smith (has worked as a penciller for major comic publishers such as Marvel, DC, Image, Acclaim and CrossGen).

Cover B by Liam Sharp (Incredible Hulk, Gears of War, Superman, Batman and Spawn: The Dark Ages)

Synopsis:
Issue #1 reveals an eternal rivalry set against the backdrop of the history of WWE. Why is the ruthless Shadow King so obsessed with the WWE? What is the reason for his eternal and supernatural war with the Firstborn? And could his ancient opponent really be a member of the WWE roster?

Some choice quotes from the creative team:

Andy Smith -- Artist
What was special for you about this project?
I think the WWE is the closest thing to live comic books as you can get!

Why should readers pick up the WWE comic?
Because it is super cool! Seriously though, it's a high action story with some supernatural themes that will appeal to the straightforward super hero type readers, as well as die hard WWE fans!

Keith Champagne -- Writer
What's your favourite scene from the comic?
I've got two, the cliffhangers at the end of the first and second issues. The end of the first issue, I hope, will make the reader go, "Whoah! Didn't see that coming!" and the end of the second issue is really the moment where it becomes clear that we're not just throwing muck at a wall to see what sticks. There's a bigger plan beginning to unfold.

Liam Sharp -- Cover Artist
Where did you get your inspiration for the cover image?
I think it came from three sources--one was a Sean Connery Bond movie poster provided by the client, the next are classic Barbarian-style paintings by Frazetta et al, and finally there's the kind of showbiz glitz you get with big league wrestling, so it had to have a good slice of that cheese and not take itself too seriously!

Originally Posted by Lock Jaw (Post 3042313)

Spoilers for the second issue: