Ronda Rousey has stepped out of the ring and into the world of comics. Artists Writers and Artisans (AWA), the impartial developer of daring, authentic tales introduced at present the upcoming Kickstarter marketing campaign for Rousey’s graphic novel debut, ‘Anticipating the Surprising.’
“I felt like I needed to inform this story, as a result of Anticipating the Surprising pulls from a very powerful components of my life: motherhood, my profession as a fighter, and enjoyable motion motion pictures,” mentioned Ronda Rousey in a press release. “I knew I wanted an artist who understood the best way to translate my preventing from actual life to graphic novel paintings, so it’s been actually gratifying watching Mike Deodato carry this story to life. I’m so excited to work with AWA and share my very first graphic novel with the world and I hope comedian followers will get pleasure from this journey.”
“Ronda has introduced the identical stage of ferocity, self-discipline, and craft to her authentic script that made her a champion in Judo, UFC, and WWE. A potent mix of darkish comedy, romance, and over-the-top motion, ‘Anticipating the Surprising’ delivers a knockout punch on each stage. You’ll snicker, you’ll wince, you’ll cry, and also you’ll thrill on the motion scenes — meticulously choreographed by Ronda and executed with precision by comedian guide maestro and martial arts black belt Mike Deodato, Jr. — that actually leap off the web page,” Chief Inventive Officer of AWA Axel Alonso mentioned.
By Kickstarter, AWA permits followers to help its most formidable limited-edition tasks. This new graphic novel will characteristic Kickstarter exclusives and embody premium, tiered rewards for the most important Ronda Rousey followers. The ‘Anticipating the Surprising’ Kickstarter will launch on July 25. All through her profession as a worldwide celebrity, Rousey has constructed an enormous fan base world wide and Kickstarter permits followers to help this debut in additional than 200 nations worldwide.
This marks AWA’s third Kickstarter venture, following the profitable campaigns for Frank Cho’s ‘Struggle Women – Deluxe Director’s Lower Version, and Garth Ennis’ ‘Marjorie Finnegan, Temporal Felony’, each surpassed their preliminary funding objectives inside hours.
Together with a press launch, Rousey posted concerning the venture on social media. “Lastly I can announce the martial artwork romantic comedy graphic novel I’ve been engaged on the final 5 years! “Anticipating the Surprising” written on my own, illustrated by Eisner profitable artist @mikedeodato and edited by marvel alumni and @awastudiosofficial editor and chief Axel Alonso is a labor of affection I can’t wait to share with the world. Get it earlier than anybody else and particular editions not out there wherever else by way of @kickstarter as soon as we launch our marketing campaign,” Rousey wrote.
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