comicbooks.com
covers · key issues · value · buy
HomeAndre the Giant: Life and Legend › #[nn]
Andre the Giant: Life and Legend #[nn] cover
Cover: Box Brown

Andre the Giant: Life and Legend #[nn]

May 2014 · First Second · 17.99 USD; 19.99 CAD

Andre the Giant: Life and Legend #1 (2014) is a deeply human portrait of the larger-than-life wrestler and actor, drawn with empathy and honesty by Box Brown. From his childhood in France to his rise in the WWF and unforgettable role in The Princess Bride, the story captures both his triumphs and the quiet struggles of living with acromegaly, told through intimate, revealing moments and candid encounters. The full artwork and lettering by Box Brown bring the journey to life with a sincerity that honors Andre’s legacy.

Was this helpful and accurate?
writer, artist, inker, letterer Box Brown · cover Box Brown

Buy it now demo

MyComicShopShop ▸
Amazon (reprints)Shop ▸

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Box Brown
cover pencils, inks Box Brown

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Recounts episodes from the life of wrestler Andre the Giant, from his upbringing in France to being identified as suffering from acromegaly, to his superstar days in the WWF and acting in the film the Princess Bride, culminating in his last great fight against Hulk Hogan. Along the way stories of unfriendly encounters with fans and other wrestlers are told, along with insights into how Andre coped with the constant pain of his condition.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).