It has featured a painted cover painted by jerry lawler. After a year of planning, mike hartmann is finally ready to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. But after attending a tryout for leo the legbreaker londons wrestling school, will his dream turn into a nightmare. A single step has since had a successful kickstarter campaign, and kingston has appeared on wwe networks culture shock and even won the ddt ironman heavymetalweight championship. Mar 31, 2018 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. His first published comic book cover ever was for headlocked. Headlocked seeks funding to continue territorial comic canoe. Simply put, headlocked is a pro wrestling comic book that doesnt suck. How not to make a star or the kofi kingston story mike kingston jan 2010, 5. Plus we talk all about comic books, wrestling, and how they intertwine. Inside edge headlocked comics michael kingston from san diego comic con 2015. Headlocked comics creator michael kingston interview sdcc 2019. Jan, 2010 i had another article lined up for this spot but i was so aggravated after watching raw that i had to write this one.
Wrestling tees featuring incredible wrestlingcomic book mashup art. I had another article lined up for this spot but i was so aggravated after watching raw that i had to write this one. With special guest headlocked comic writer mike kingston this week on geekodrome, we are joined by writer mike kkingston to talk about headlocked comic, his wrestling based comic book series. Creator of the comic book series headlocked which frequently features covers by jerry the king lawler and stories written by wwe superstars kingston.
As hes attempting to learn the art and the craft of wrestling, hes got to navigate the seedy underbelly of the business in his quest to get to the bright lights and the big stage. Mike hartmann, the main character in headlocked, views wrestling as an art form, essentially no. Headlocked might be the best pro wrestling comic book ever. Michael kingstonheadlocked comics sdcc 2015 youtube. In 2007, kingston developed the concept of headlocked, a comic book series based on a college theater major, mike hartmann, who leaves his life behind to pursue a career as a pro wrestler. Mike kingston has described headlocked, the comic he writes with. If you thought things were tough for hartmann in volume 1, you aint seen. Sportskeeda spoke with the comic book mastermind about. Oct 20, 2015 this past month at nycc 2015 i had the chance to interview writer mike kingston, author of the prowrestling centric title headlocked. Comic book writer mike kingston retells the story of.
Oct 25, 20 michael kingston has been trying to pin that problem down for the count with headlocked, the tale of wannabe grappler mike hartmann, who quickly finds out hell need more than just his acting background to succeed in the most demanding drama of all. Pro wrestling and comic books seem like the matchup of the century. So when headlocked writercreator mike kingston asked me if i would be interested in doing a cover, i jumped at the chance. Watch headlocked creator michael kingston, headlocked artist and independent wrestler samuel shaw, and cover artist and legendary wrestler jerry.
Tscs fred richani interviews mike kingston of the popular wrestling comic book series headlocked, which features cover art by wwe hall of famer jerry the king lawler. Oct 31, 2014 i recently spoke with mike kingston, who spoke about his latest comic series, headlocked. Mick foley nycc 2019 exclusive signed by mick foley. As a long time fan of prowrestling, it was a big thrill for me to speak to mike surrounded by wrestling greats mick foley and shane hurricane helms at his booth. The last territory volume 2 to the masses during magic city comic. Youll get access to my patreon exclusive posts that are strictly food related. Join facebook to connect with michael kingston and others you may know. Ric flair joins wrestling drama headlocked for new arc. Interview with headlocked s mike kingston july 25th, 2007 5. Headlocked writercreator mike kingston will be appearing at chikaras king of trios tournament on march 27th29th at the new alhambra arena in philadelphia. With special guest headlocked comic writer mike kingston. Headlocked comics mike kingston art meets pro wrestling. Jan 12, 2018 if youve been to a major comic convention in recent years and are a fan of comic books, sportsentertainment or both, chances are youve crossed paths with mike kingston.
The main character, mike hartmann, is a college theater major that drops out of school to try and break into the. Well have books, shirts, and prints on handcome grab yerself some headlocked and get it signed by the king. The hard way signed by headlocked writer mike kingston and wwe hall of famer, jerry the king lawler. Headlocked comics michael kingston on working with. Mike, between headlocked and these two wwe stories at boom. Headlocked was created by writer mike kingston, in conjunction with visionary comics studio, as a response to a long history of wrestling comic books that were insulting to wrestling fans. Jan 10, 2018 every january, royal rumble takes the world by storm in a battle royale freeforall in one of the most celebrated annual events. Oct 15, 2014 since we interviewed mike kingston, creator of the pro wrestling comic headlocked, at 20s new york comic con, protagonist mike hartmann has looked to avoid prying eyes while still chasing his grappling dream in the last territory. Apr 12, 2017 in the columns debut, headlocked comic book writer michael kingston details his journey of putting together the most compelling wrestling comic book in the history of the genre. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. So you can imagine the jubilation headlocked creator michael kingston felt unveiling the next volume of headlocked. Did the for my bud mike kingstons awesome comic, headlocked.
Traditionally, such endeavors have been laced with stories of wrestlers depicted as largerthanlife heroes fighting demons, according to mike kingston, author of the wrestling comic headlocked. And hes had an equally passionate love affair with comics. But comic bento doesnt necessarily cater exclusively to my tastes, so that means i get a copy of what seems to be a selfpublished comic, autobiographical in nature, titled headlocked. Headlocked creator on working wrestling into the comic. Headlocked heads to kickstarter and needs your help rage. Headlocked comics home of the headlocked comic book series.
Creator mike kingston will be talking about the series and having icons like wwe hall of famer jerry the king lawler, tna superstar shawn daivari, and comic legend ron the thing. The books features a cover by jerry the king lawler, art and stories by ric flair, mick foley, cody, kenny omega, tugboat, lince dorado, ed mcguiness, robbi rodriguez, and andy belanger. That would be raw superstar samoa joe, who took some time to talk to. That would be raw superstar samoa joe, who took some time to talk to about his first foray into comics and working with headlocked s michael kingston. Our opening song is mr weatherbee and our closing song is the legend of e. May 09, 2019 this week on geekodrome, we are joined by writer mike kkingston to talk about headlocked comic, his wrestling based comic book series. You can check out highlights below and see the kickstarer for the remastered first. The next chapter in the criticallyacclaimed wrestling drama. Mar 15, 2017 on a deeper level, headlocked is an examination of wrestling as an art form.
Writer mike kingston is telling the story of a fictional alter ego named mike hartman who decides after seeing a single big time prowrestling bout that he wants to be a pro wrestler more than anything else in the world. Ever since george the animal steele captured his imagination as an eightyear old boy, hes been in love with all its om big arenas to high school gyms. Mike kingston really delves deep into the emotional journey one must undertake in. The series was created by michael kingston with art by randy valiente.
This week on geekodrome, we are joined by writer mike kkingston to talk about headlocked comic, his wrestling based comic book series. Mike kingston has 20 books on goodreads with 88 ratings. From ric flair winning his first rumble to shawn michaels going the distance after teetering on the edge, were packing this special with the greatest hits throughout royal rumble history. Headlocked is a professional wrestling comic book developed by visionary comics studio, that debuted in 2007. Comic book writer mike kingston retells the story of aj. What has it meant for you in your storytelling to get the insight that level of authenticity provides. The hard way deals with mike hartmanns continuing journey to break into the wrestling.
Kingston talked to me about working with tony atlas, samoa. Criticallyacclaimed wrestling comic book drama by kingston, mulipola, and lawler. Headlocked comics is creating comic books, wrestlingfoodtravel content. Mike kingston is the writercreator of the wrestling comic book headlocked. Apr 28, 2016 i spoke to mike kingston, creator of the comic headlocked yesterday about the kickstarter for the remastered first edition of the book. The creator and writer of headlocked is a lifelong fan of both comics and wrestling from upstate new york named mike kingston. If you love wrestling and comics, brother, get in the ring. Tscs fred richani interviews the pro wrestlinginspired headlocked comic book author michael kingston at nycc 2019. Wrestling comic book headlocked has authentic feel newsday. Studios, youve collaborated extensively with pro wrestlers on comic book stories. Featuring the debut of aj styles, written by wwe superstar aj styles and michael kingston headlocked. Did the for my bud mike kingston s awesome comic, headlocked. We will have all 4 issues of the current headlocked run available for purchase including headlocked. Comic book writer writercreator of headlocked visionary comics comic book writer, food lover, redskins fan, misanthrope.
If youre clicking around on this website, the headline, l. The next chapter of headlocked heads to kickstarter. Is writing a comic book, and god help you if you dont support it. Read more on the series from creator mike kingston, with assists on the first volume by names like jerry lawler and christopher daniels, right here. For those of you who dont know me, i write a wrestlingthemed comic book called headlocked. Comic bento comic book subscription box headlocked image comics mike. We launched headlocked clothing in conjunction with pro wrestling tees featuring incredible wrestling comic book mashup art and are teaming up with jeanie buss and wow. Vcs has gained a lot of notice from its critically acclaimed comic headlocked, which is returning in october with an all new three issue series from aam markosia. Superheroes for a special san diego comic con event. Until i came across michael kingstons project, headlocked. From meager beginnings to a panel at last years new york comic con, the remastered headlocked.
This book will be available again when we run the kickstarter for tales from the road. He and i got a chance to have a convo about the book, how his quest to get it published mirrors his protagonists quest to become a wrestler and what the future holds in the real and fictional worlds. Mick is no stranger to comic book writing having written a few issues of the wwe comic series from papercutz. As a fan of comic books and pro wrestling, a young shane helms was excited when marvel comics in 1991 put out a wcw comic title. Home of the headlocked comic book series by michael kingston. Aa wrestling scifi thriller shouldve already caught your eye. Headlocked comics creator michael kingston interview sdcc.
Headlocked is an hbostyle drama about a kid breaking into the wrestling business. Is headlocked the pro wrestling comic book the worlds. Edward sellner is delighted that the king chose to lend his artistic talents and star power to their debut comic series. Apr 17, 2017 to the mainstream, pro wrestling is a code word for wwe and comic books pretty much means superhero. Michael kingston on creating the perfect wrestling comic book. Mike is definitely coming to the realization that there is no easy way into. After years of being fed books featuring wrestlers fighting demons, wandering postapocalyptic futures, or masquerading as secret agents, kingston decided on. Headlocked comics is creating comic books, wrestlingfood. And its told by no less of an authority than joe himself, cowriting the story with headlocked creator mike kingston, with art by headlocked regular artist, michel mulipola.
As a long time fan of prowrestling, it was a big thrill for me to speak to mike surrounded by wrestling greats mick. Interview with headlocked creator mike kingston aipt. Creator michael kingston puts it a little more eloquently when he says its a cable wrestling drama in a comic book. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Mike kingston, creator of the comic book headlocked, spoke with wrestling inc about the comic and more. At nycc 2016, we interviewed mike kingston, writer and creator of headlocked a comic that depicts realistic professional wresting. Its been a helluva a year for mike kingston and his wrestling comic passion project, headlocked. The book does an excellent job showing the journey of an up and coming. This past month at nycc 2015 i had the chance to interview writer mike kingston, author of the prowrestling centric title headlocked. Interview with headlockeds mike kingston comiclist.
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