Not So Strange Bedfellows: The Relationship Between Comics and Pro Wrestling Panel
Some have called the spectacle of pro wrestling “a comic book come to life.” That is not far from the truth. From the heroics of Hulk Hogan to the anti-heroics of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and the villainy of Ric Flair, this panel explores the parallels in character development and storyline advancement between these outrageous forms. Featuring Rik Offenberger (First Comics News), Kevin Kleinrock (Masked Republic), Francis Szyskowsk (The Massacre Twins),Scott Lost (The 2nd Shift), Michael Kingston (Headlocked), Anthony Ray Bench (Ultima Comics), R.C. Samo (FanboyNation.com), and Flobo Boyce (The Indelible Silverstreek). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (Red Guerrilla Media).
Friday, July 22, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Room 29CD