Ronda Rousey, the multifaceted star known for her dominance in UFC, WWE, and the Olympics, is stepping into a new arena: comic books. Artists Writers and Artisans announced Thursday the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Rousey’s graphic novel debut, Expecting the Unexpected.
The project pairs Rousey’s writing with art by Eisner and Ringo Award-winning comic book artist Mike Deodato Jr. The graphic novel will draw on Rousey’s extensive combat sports background and blend it with Deodato’s martial arts expertise to create high-octane action sequences.
Rousey revealed in an interview with Wrestling Inc, that her new graphic novel was conceived as a blueprint for a potential action film starring herself. Rousey said the story, which blends her combat sports experience with her life as a mother, was designed to eventually transition to the big screen.
The former MMA fighter noted the novel’s fight scenes were meticulously crafted for authenticity and that the main character, “Mom,” bears a striking resemblance to her. The book, a passion project for Rousey, was crafted during late-night hours while her daughter slept. It offers a unique perspective by placing a pregnant woman in a traditionally male-dominated action role. The fight scenes, meticulously choreographed for authenticity, reflect Rousey’s extensive martial arts training.
Furthermore, Rousey has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her upcoming comic book, Expecting the Unexpected. The project has already raised more than $6,000 of its $20,000 goal.
Backers can choose from a variety of reward tiers, including digital and physical copies of the comic, signed merchandise, and even a chance to appear as a character in the book. For a $2,500 pledge, up to 10 contributors can become enemy assassins defeated by the comic’s protagonist.
Rousey is scheduled to attend San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, where she will discuss the project and offer exclusive rewards for backers. The Kickstarter campaign is set to conclude 33 days after launch.
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