Dark Horse Ongoing Series

The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man (2026)

Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional (yet fully fleshed-out) group of challengers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced in cooperation with the editorial leaders at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other! • Eight-issue series.

Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional yet fully-fleshed-out group of boxers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other! • Eight-issue series.

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #3 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Issue #3

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #3 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Release: August 26, 2026
The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #2 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Issue #2

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #2 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Release: July 15, 2026
The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Issue #1

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

Release: June 03, 2026

Reading Order

  1. The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #1 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

    Influential writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) launches a new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional, merciless landscape where everyone wants to beat—and be—The Champ! The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man is an exciting action series that takes a look at both the rich history of boxing and the mindsets of those who step in the ring! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring—Dark Horse pairs Simone with the creative team of artist Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing tale like no other! • Created in cooperation with the editorial team at the esteemed boxing magazine The Ring!• Written by top comics writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men, Birds of Prey)!• Eight-issue series!

  2. The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #2 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

    Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional yet fully-fleshed-out group of boxers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other! • Eight-issue series.

  3. The Ring: The Man Who Beat The Man #3 (Cover A) (Oliver Barrett)

    Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional (yet fully fleshed-out) group of challengers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced in cooperation with the editorial leaders at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other! • Eight-issue series.