Step into the RING with a new eight-issue series from Dark Horse
- keepingitgeekly
- Apr 19
- 3 min read
A new boxing series from Dark Horse Comics will drop this summer, blending the drama of the fight game and the pursuit of greatness through a fictional look at the sport. The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 will be produced in coordination with the editorial leadership at The Ring Magazine, which has been hailed as the "Bible of Boxing" for over a century, and features a powerhouse of a creative team. Gail Simone (Red Sonja, Batgirl, Uncanny X-Men) takes the helm as writer with Elisa Romboli (The Least We Can Do) on illustration, and Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) as colorist & letterer. The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 will hit shelves at your LCS on June 3rd, 2026!
Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Elisa Romboli
Colorist/Letterer: Iolanda Zanfardino
The story follows veteran Ring Magazine journalist Cameron Duggan and rising broadcast personality Lisa Wolfe, a former podcaster who has transitioned into television commentary. As the pair travel the boxing world covering a new wave of contenders chasing championship glory, they encounter the ambition, rivalries and politics that shape the sport at its highest level.
Each fighter approaches the pursuit differently, but the goal remains the same, reach the top of the sport and prove himself as the man who beat the man. As Duggan and Wolfe document the journey of these fighters, they also find themselves navigating the pressures and personalities that surround the sport.
The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 (of 8) will be available in comic shops and bookstores on June 3, 2026, with a cover price of $4.99. Visit Find your comics store (FYCS) for more details and stores near you.
About Ring Magazine
Since its acquisition by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in November 2024, The Ring has entered a new era, reinforcing its status as boxing’s most legendary and authoritative voice. The magazine has showcased many of the sport’s biggest fights and most iconic moments, most recently Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez at a sold out Madison Square Garden, British boxing’s most talked-about match-up between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, as well as the legacy-defining showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, often described as “the fight of the century.” The Ring delivers world-class global coverage with unrivaled access to boxing’s top stars. Building on its rich heritage, the magazine continues to document the sport at the highest level whilst shaping the present and preserving the legacy of boxing
About Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson as an offshoot of his comics retail chain, Things From Another World. With a goal of creating a welcoming environment for comics professionals, Dark Horse continues to publish the work of many of the greatest creators in the industry’s history. Dark Horse, from its beginning, also has a track record of establishing new creative talent. Early on, the company set new standard for quality with licensed properties, including comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books based on popular film and gaming properties. Dark Horse also began building a manga publishing line in the 1980s, going on to release such classics as Lone Wolf & Cub, Akira, Ghost In the Shell, Trigun, and Berserk. Richardson established Dark Horse Entertainment as a film division in 1989, finding initial success with his own creations, The Mask and TimeCop. Recent hits from Dark Horse Entertainment include The Umbrella Academy on Netflix and Resident Alien on SyFy. In 2022, Dark Horse Media, LLC was established as Dark Horse became part of Embracer Group AB.
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