Knock Out comic books issue 1

1st printing.

Story and art by Reinhard Kleist.

The American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who had directed a homophobic slur at Griffith during the weigh-in, died from his injuries.

In Knock Out!, Reinhard Kleist draws a powerful, emotive portrait of a bisexual Afro-Caribbean-American athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America, found success in the world of boxing. It's the story of a fierce and ambitious fighter, and of a knockout blow that ended one life and changed a second forever.

Hardcover, 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $22.99.

1st printing. A new gallery of pin-up wonders from professional heavyweight (artist!) Elias Chatzoudis. In this collection, Elias focuses his exquisite talents on the female form, letting the background to fend for itself. It's all about his ladies, and the outstanding attention to detail he lavishes on each and every curvy creation. Every portrait is a winner, every knock out a tribute to this very sweet science! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Includes A Limited Edition Art Print - 1st printing. This is a limited edition variant which contains the book in a clear plastic envelope, and also includes an 8.5 x 11 full color print, signed and numbered by Elias Chatzoudis, and strictly limited to only 100. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.