On the Ropes

James Vance and Dan E. Burr reunite for this 2013 graphic novel from W. W. Norton, a single-issue story set in the gritty world of 1930s boxing. The creators, known for their acclaimed work on Kings in Disguise, craft a poignant character study that explores the fleeting nature of glory and the human cost of the fight game. It stands as a powerful, self-contained piece of historical fiction from a celebrated creative duo.