Consensual Violence

Overview

Some people say pro wrestling is fake—Krysten Moore knows better. Hungry for a better life, shy, dog-loving Krysten reinvents herself as a fierce lucha libre star in Mexico. In the gym, she trains against her inner demons and physical blows to distance herself from weakness. But when her trusted trainer—once a wrestling legend—betrays her with brutal violence, her dream career becomes a fight for survival against the corruption of prevailing champions. From the shadows of El Paso to the blood-soaked rings of Juarez, Krysten’s quest for vengeance explodes into a bloodthirsty war against corrupt promoters, cartel killers, and anyone complicit in her abuse. Armed with grit, female rage, and her wrestling persona, she delivers her own brand of vigilante justice—one bone-crushing blow at a time. Consensual Violence is a relentless tale of revenge, redemption, and the dark underbelly of lucha libre, from Del James, author of The Language of Fear.

Reviews

"… gloriously odd wrestling comic that goes from underground slice of life to agonizing slice and dice within seconds and back." —Scott "Babydaddy" Hoffman, Warm Fusion, Nostalgia

"Consensual Violence is pitch black pulp with teeth and flying elbows." —E.L. Katz, Director of Azrael, and Small Crimes

"Del James…your expert guide into a cruel world of bone crunching luchadora brawls, cold-hearted cartel killers and hopping mad vengeance." —Scott Carlson, Repulsion

"Del James’ tale of lethal luchadoras, vicious thugs, and ruthless street justice is a crime story fit for the big screen. As it turns out, revenge is a dish best served bloody." —J. Bennett, Decibel Magazine

"Love the artwork, immediately hit me." —Charlie Benante, of Anthrax, Pantera

"The love Del has for his characters and subject is electric to the touch off the page." —Nick Principe, Slasher/Writer 

"Consensual Violence is an absolute killer." —Brian Keene, bestselling author of With Teeth and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner 

Author Biography

Del James is a meat-eating, pro-choice, sober atheist. He writes horror fiction, screenplays, and music. As a lyricist, Del has co-written songs with groups such as Testament, The Almighty, The Outpatience, and Guns N’ Roses, including two songs on GNR’s Grammy-nominated Use Your Illusion albums. Del has directed several music videos and written live television for the Ultimate Fighting Championship but he prefers pro wrestling to MMA. Father to Chelsea and Kayla, when Del is not touring the world as the road manager for Guns N’ Roses, he enjoys being at home with his lovely wife, Chela. Arjuna Susini was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1984. He graduated from the International School of Comics in Florence in 2008. He's worked on a growing number of titles for a myriad of publishers; Mistry P.I., Shikary Force: Hunters, Made Men, Leone, The Replacer, Heist or How to Steal a Planet, Blood of Sunset, Forever Forward, Lamentation, The Mammoth and as a concept artist for Mighty Box on the game Posthuman: Sanctuary. Born in Italy, Giulia Brusco graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature from the University of Bologna and now lives in London. She began her comics career in 2000 with a Star Wars issue for Dark Horse. Her most well-known works include the Millennium Trilogy adaptation, Scalped, and Django Unchained. She has contributed to adaptations of The Picture of Dorian Gray and Ender's Shadow, as well as a Punisher title for Marvel. Later she worked on The Goddamned for Image and several titles for TKO Presents, including Feeding Dangerously. She is currently collaborating with RM Guéra on Judge Dredd for 2000 AD, along with three upcoming, yet-to-be-announced projects. Michael Fiorentino graduated from the Joe Kubert School Of Cartoon and Graphic Art, and since graduating he has worked on titles for Boom! Studios, DC Comics, Image Comics, as well as Penguin Random House. He currently resides in NJ with his wife Holly, two daughters Leah and Jacquelyn. When he’s not working on comics, he likes to spend his time with his two dogs, hiding from his previously mentioned wife and children.