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.
“Consensual Violence is the ultimate journey from being brutalized to gaining revenge. I couldn’t put it down!!”
—Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie, ECW and WWE Wrestler
“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
“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
“Love the artwork, immediately hit me.”
—Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Pantera
