Some people say pro wrestling is fake—Krysten Moore knows better.
Shy, dog-loving, and hungry for a better life, Krysten reinvents herself as a fierce lucha libre star in Mexico. But when her trusted trainer—once a wrestling legend—betrays her with brutal violence, her dream career becomes a fight for survival.
From the shadows of El Paso to the blood-soaked rings of Juarez, Krysten’s quest for vengeance explodes into a savage war against corrupt promoters, cartel killers, and anyone complicit in her abuse. Armed with grit, rage, and her wrestling persona, she delivers her own brand of justice—one bone-crushing blow at a time.
Consensual Violence is a relentless tale of revenge, redemption, and the dark side of lucha libre, from Del James, author of The Language of Fear.
“Del James is a rare breed who is not only a fan of pro wrestling, but also truly understands how the business works. He’s taken that knowledge and combined it with his 40 years of show business experience to create a masterful tale… one that is both breakneck exciting, yet beautifully heartfelt!”
—Chris Jericho, AEW & WWE World Champion
“Consensual Violence is the ultimate journey from being brutalized to gaining revenge. I couldn’t put it down!!”
—Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie
“Luchadores, drug gangs, and revenge, all wrapped up in one incredible graphic novel. The artwork is fantastic and I hope one day to see this as a movie!!”
—Scotty Slam, Circus of Power, Reacharound, & Handsome Dick Manitoba
“Del James…your expert guide into a cruel world of bone crunching luchadora brawls, cold-hearted cartel killers and hopping mad vengeance.”
—Scott Carlson, Repulsion
“Del James’ tale of lethal luchadoras, vicious thugs, and ruthless street justice is a crime story fit for the big screen.”
—J. Bennett, Decibel Magazine
“Love the artwork, immediately hit me.”
—Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Pantera
“Consensual Violence is pitch black pulp with teeth and flying elbows.”
—E.L. Katz, Director of Azrael, and Small Crimes
“… gloriously odd wrestling comic that goes from underground slice of life to agonizing slice and dice within seconds and back.”
—Scott “Babydaddy” Hoffman, Warm Fusion, Nostalgia
“When I first saw ‘crime wrasslin’ was becoming a hot sub genre in comics I instantly thought “Del would f’n CRUSH this. And now he HAS!!”
—Nick Principe, Slasher/Writer
“Hard as it is for me to believe, I’ve been waiting thirty years for a new book by Del James. The wait was so very worth it! Consensual Violence is an absolute killer.”
—Brian Keene, bestselling author of With Teeth and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner
“Consensual Violence is the greatest graphic-novel that I’ve ever read.
Del James takes brutal revenge tales to the next level via badass protagonist, Krysten Moore—a lucha libre wrestling star in Mexico who’s also a one-woman army intent on annihilating the most evil of men who’ve wronged her…and god help anyone getting in her way.
Consensual Violence is an unforgettable tale of intense revenge, the dark and brutal side of redemption, and filled with artwork that is as glorious as Del James’ story.”
—Jeremy Wagner, author of Wretch, and, Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef
“Consensual Violence is pure grit on the comic page. Arjuna Susini’s killer illustrations perfectly highlight Del’s uncompromising storyline. It’s a quest for glory and revenge amidst the seedier side of Lucha Libre, navigating the choreography between two fights: one for entertainment, and the other for survival. This should be your favorite new midnight movie, but until Hollywood catches up, it is one mother-fucker of a badass graphic novel.
I’ve seen the future of violence, and it is consentual.”
—Bill Shafer, Owner of Hyaena Gallery
“Consensual Violence is brutality wrapped in a burrito of raw justice and jungle law as mirrors of vengeance expose motives and loyalties of both the protagonist and antagonist/s intertwined in a sphere of pain and determination.”
—Whitey Kirst, Web Of Spider & Iggy Pop
“If you love wrestling but grew up believing it was real, you must read Consensual Violence. I refuse to believe kayfabe exists and Consensual Violence is the tome that makes me believe in wrestling. I need more Consensual Violence!”
—Danko Jones
“My horror loving friend Del James has come up with a monster! Violence, gore, and disgraceful behavior. For lovers of extreme comics, Consensual Violence is proper.”
—Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts
“Consensual Violence by Del James perfectly captures the twisted underbelly of two distinctly seedy worlds intersecting at the worst possible moment. The filth and grime radiates off the pages as we follow the adventure of a luchadora battling for her life against the cartel. Del James perfectly imbued the story with a deep twisted love of all things professional wrestling through the prism of his unique, askew vision of an unforgiving world.”
—Mike Johnson, PWInsider
“Del James’ Consensual Violence hits like a piledriver to the senses — slamming the reader headfirst into the cutthroat world of lucha libre the way only he could, with the grit of Joe Lansdale and the bite of Frank Miller. Submit now!”
—Dave Parker, Director of The Hills Run Red, and The Dead Hate The Living
“Del James pulls back the curtain on the savage underbelly of lucha libre, revealing a brutal world where the violence extends far beyond the ring. Consensual Violence is a meticulously crafted tale of revenge, brought to life through exceptional visual storytelling. Add this unforgettable graphic novel to your collection.“
—Disco Machine, PWG co-founder
“Consensual Violence is violent and fucked up. I loved it!”
—Joey Janela, GCW, AEW, CZW
