Gene Selassie is an award-winning comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He was a contributing writer for the Eisner Award-winning anthology, Puerto Rico Strong. He also wrote The Ghoul Agency, VoxoDeus, Terminal, and Kayfabee.
Get ready to rumble, with this fun introduction to the world of professional wrestling. Professional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world— from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre.
At its core, professional wrestling is an athletic theatrical art form that most casual fans have heard of. They may be familiar with a wrestling match, but don’t know the ins and outs of a pro wrestling match. Some may have heard of the WWE but have never heard of WCW or ECW. You’ve heard of Hulk Hogan, but have you heard of Lou Thesz?
In the Marvel universe, there have been times when the Avengers were worshipped more than any celebrity or war hero. There’s even a yearly “Avengers Day” parade in the comics that takes place in Manhattan to celebrate Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Conversely, there have been occasions where the public outright loathed the team, ostracizing the once-celebrated costumed adventurers.
Meet Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! You may be a fan of the Avengers, but can you name the original members of the team? Avengers For Dummies is your guide to this legendary super hero team. Discover the many characters who joined the team throughout the years and explore the multiple spinoffs that keep the story going.
The Avengers, also known as Earth's Mightiest Heroes, have been as a group since the 1960s. In that time, they've been on countless epic adventures facing numerous iconic villains.The Avengers’ founding membersThe inaugural chapter of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes featured them battling Loki Laufeyson, the god of mischief.