THE RING AND DARK HORSE COMICS ANNOUNCE A NEW EIGHT-ISSUE SERIES “THE RING: THE MAN WHO BEAT THE MAN”
Ring Magazine known as The Bible of Boxing for more than a century, is stepping into the
world of comics through a new partnership with Dark Horse Comics, launching an eight-
issue series that explores boxing’s timeless pursuit of the true champion.
Written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Elisa Romboli, with colors and lettering by
Iolanda Zanfardino, “The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man” blends the drama of the
fight game with a fictional look inside the sport’s global chase for boxing’s top prize.
Produced in coordination with the editorial leadership at the Ring Magazine, the series’ first
issue will be released in June 2026.
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” will be available in comic shops and
bookstores on June 3, 2026, with a cover price of $4.99.
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 a 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.