WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Special#1
Cover: Xermanico
WWE Royal Rumble 2018 Special #1
“To Be Number One”
In "To Be Number One," Ric Flair’s Royal Rumble victory sets off a high-stakes behind-the-scenes clash as Mr. Perfect and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan brace him for the next chapter. Written by Lan Pitts and brought to life by Rodrigo Lorenzo’s dynamic art, this Boom! Studios special captures the intensity of the ring with sharp storytelling and bold visuals, all capped by Xermanico’s striking cover.
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writer Lan Pitts · artist, inker Rodrigo Lorenzo · colorist Doug Garbark · letterer Jim Campbell · cover Xermanico
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Cast · 38 characters
Adam RoseAJ StylesBaron CorbinBig EBobby "The Brain" HeenanBooker TBrock LesnarCesaroCorey GravesDamienDolph ZigglerGeneral AdnanJake "The Snake" RobertsJerry "The King" LawlerJohn CenaKaneKarl AndersonKevin OwensKofi KingstonLuke Gallows"Macho King" Randy Savage"Macho Man" Randy Savage"Mean Gene" OkerlundMr. PerfectQueen SherriRenee YoungRic FlairRoman ReignsRusevSami ZaynSgt. SlaughterShawn MichaelsSid JusticeTensaiThe MizThe Ultimate WarriorThe UndertakerXavier Woods
Full credits
writer Lan Pitts
artist, inker Rodrigo Lorenzo
colorist Doug Garbark
letterer Jim Campbell
cover pencils, inks Xermanico
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
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After Ric Flair wins the Royal Rumble and becomes champion, Mr. Perfect and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan try to prepare him for the new competition he'll face.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).