Fresh off the release of her second memoir, Our Fight, Ronda Rousey is using her writing skills for another literary project.
As announced in a press release issued by Artists Writers and Artisans (AWA), Rousey has teamed up with award-winning artist Mike Deodato Jr. to bring forth a brand-new graphic novel. The novel, titled Expecting The Unexpected, follows the story of a newly pregnant hitwoman, codenamed “Mom,” who attempts to fend off a wave of assassins who are trying to kill her. The 160-page story is described as a mix of action, adventure, comedy, and romance, as “Mom” is simultaneously falling in love with the father of her baby.
“I felt like I had to tell this story, because Expecting The Unexpected pulls from the most important parts of my life: motherhood, my career as a fighter, and fun action movies,” said Rousey, a former WWE Raw Women’s Champion. “I knew I needed an artist who understood how to translate my fighting from real life to graphic novel artwork, so it’s been truly gratifying watching Mike Deodato bring this story to life. I’m so excited to work with AWA and share my very first graphic novel with the world and I hope comic fans will enjoy this adventure.”
Kickstarter Campaign
Expecting The Unexpected will launch on July 25 through a Kickstarter campaign backed by AWA. There, supporters will gain access to Kickstarter exclusives and “premium, tiered rewards.” AWA Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso is credited with editing the graphic novel, while Rousey maintains the primary writing credits. Art within the novel comes from Deodato, Jr., a renowned comic book artist.
“Ronda has brought the same level of ferocity, discipline, and craft to her original script that made her a champion in Judo, UFC, and WWE,” said Axel Alonso. “A potent blend of dark comedy, romance, and over-the-top action, Expecting The Unexpected delivers a knockout punch on every level. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, you’ll cry, and you’ll thrill at the action scenes — meticulously choreographed by Ronda and executed with precision by comic book maestro and martial arts black belt Mike Deodato, Jr. — that literally leap off the page.”
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