Wrestle Heist #2 delivers fun as the team comes together

We reach the best part of any heist tale – putting the team together! Our heroes reach out to another wrestler wronged by evil promote Buddy Hansen to rob him blind at the biggest show of the year – but of course, nothing comes easy as obstacles arise! Wrestle Heist #2 leans into some cliche along its way, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun with an enthusiasm full of winks and nods readers and wrestling fans will appreciate.

Kyle Starks is delivering a series that’s just a hell of a lot of fun. While the main concept is a simple heist story, it going neck deep into the world of wrestling adds a bit to it all that fans of sports entertainment, even casual fans, will appreciate. Wrestle Heist #2 introduces new members to the team, each bringing their own motives and baggage. But, like so many heists, things aren’t going to be easy and this issue delivers side quests and are goofy, fun, and show off some generational differences in wrestling.

For those more into wrestling, Starks is delivering a story that’ll have you guessing who is based on who and what real history the series is lifting some of its details from. Horrible promoters/owners will quickly remind readers of some real life individuals while the wrestlers themselves each feel like ones we’ve seen.

Starks delivers the art too with color by Vlad Popov. The style works so well with an exaggerated look that feels like it fits perfectly for the exaggerated characters of the wrestling world. There’s something with Starks’ style for the comic that just adds to the humor of it all and it gives the comic a look and feel like it’s something you’d see on Fox’s Animation Domination. It’s great with each character’s look telling so much of their story and just nailing the emotion of it all. You feel the hate.

Wrestle Heist #2 is just a hell of a lot of fun. The comic has a familiar concept but packed with characters that make it all larger than life. It’s a fantastic mix of concept, characters, and setting and even if you’re not a fan of wrestling, this is one you need to check out.

Story: Kyle Starks Art: Kyle Starks Color: Vlad Popov
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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