The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1
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| Writer | Gail Simone |
| Artist | Elisa Romboli |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Influential writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) launches a new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional, merciless landscape where everyone wants to beat—and be—The Champ!
The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man is an exciting action series that takes a look at both the rich history of boxing and the mindsets of those who step in the ring! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring—Dark Horse pairs Simone with the creative team of artist Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing tale like no other!
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9.0
Pages and Panels - Seán Norman
Jun 28, 2026The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1 is one of the most exciting new comics of the year. Writer Gail Simone deeply understands what makes the comeback special, that it isn’t what happens before the fall that matters, what matters is what you do once you get back up. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBuzz - India Williams
Jul 21, 2026I think readers and boxing fans will enjoy the start of this eight-issue series; being a boxing fan myself, I really enjoyed the setup to this first issue; we learn about the reign of “Mercury” Marcus and his rivals. The colors, dialogue, and the lettering looks great. Interesting start to the series; anyone should be able to pick this up and follow along easily. Read Full Review
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5.0
Comic Book Clique - Jocelyn Savoie
Jul 20, 2026The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1 introduces compelling characters, timely themes, and a fresh perspective on boxing's relationship with modern media. Gail Simone clearly understands how quickly fighters can be built up by the hype machine, only to be discarded in favor of the next big attraction. Cameron's storyline mirrors that evolution, highlighting how traditional journalism now competes with influencers capable of reaching millions with a single post. Read Full Review
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