Behind the WCW Comic Disaster: What Led to Its Downfall!

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Marvel's 1992 WCW: World Championship Wrestling comic showcased wrestling legends like Sting, The Steiners, Cactus Jack, and Vader. Despite their presence, the WCW comic ended abruptly after just twelve issues. Learn more

A Brief Look at Wrestling Graphic Novels and Marvel’s Failed WCW Comic Book

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Both WWE and WCW weren't pioneers in depicting wrestlers within comic books.

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As far back as 1905, we see an illustrated George Hackenschmidt with dialogue dominating his opponents. And thanks to the souvenir program from April 3, 1908, we are transported to the first match between Frank Gotch and the “Russian Lion” George Hackenschmidt at Dexter Park Amphitheatre.

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Although not a comic book, in 1937, Porky the Pig in “Porky the Wrestler” became the first Loony Toon and cartoon to step into the squared circle

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In June 1942, Wonder Woman made her debut, accompanied by a minor character named Fatsis, potentially one of the earliest wrestling-themed comic book characters.

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In 1948 Smash Comics introduced a “sensational new laugh character: Daffy the Female Wrestler.”

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