Dark Horse Comics presents a hilarious new miniseries from The Orville executive producer and writer David A. Goodman (The Orville, Space Job), Gonzalo Duarte (Big Trouble in Little China, Hellbreak), and debuting in the United States, artists Alex Andrés, along with letterer Mauro Mantella (Space Job, The Ward). The Masked Machershowcases the comedic story of a would-be actor entering the very different world of professional wrestling.
Aspiring actor Tony Hollywood is about to make his big break in the height of 1930’s movie star glitz and glam. His next audition is the role that will change his life, but a flat tire sends him to a different stage. Breaking down outside a wrestling arena lands him the part of the Masked Macher! Hey, it pays, even if no one knows what a “macher” is.
“The Masked Macher is trying to do a lot,” says writer David Goodman. “First, it’s a comedic portrayal of how people make their way in show business. ‘Macher’ if you don’t know, is Yiddish for ‘big shot,’ which is all Tony wants to be. But the story is also about nostalgia, how we can look back and long for a time that really wasn’t all that pleasant. And on top of all that, we’re trying to make the whole thing funny and exciting.”
Tony enters the ring with The Masked Macher #1 (of 4) when it arrives in comic shops on September 18, 2024. It is now available for pre-order at your local comic shop for $4.99.
It’s the 1930s and aspiring actor Tony Hollywood is about to make his big break! He’s finally got an audition for the role that will change his life, but a flat tire sends him to a different stage. Breaking down outside a wrestling arena lands him a new part to play… the Masked Macher! Hey, it pays (even if no one knows what a “macher” is).
A hilarious new story from David A. Goodman!
Four issue series.
Creators
Writer:
David A. Goodman
Artist:
Alex Andrés
Colorist:
Gonzalo Duarte
Letterer:
Mauro Mantella
Cover Artist:
Alex AndrésGenre: Humor
Publication Date:
September 18, 2024
Format:
FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price:
$4.99
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) Alex Andres
Fresh off of losing the part that could have been his big break, Tony decides to lean in to the role he lucked into as The Masked Macher, wrestler extraordinaire! Fame and success can come when you least expect it, especially for a wrestler who has to face a literal bear in the ring!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024
SRP: $4.99
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) Alex Andres
After the Masked Macher’s publicity stunt with the bear backfires, Tony Hollywood seeks out other avenues to fame and fortune. It only leads to more trouble, this time with a wrestler known as « The Sheik. » Adding to his troubles, a reporter who interviewed him ends up dead, and so now instead of adoring fans, Tony’s got the attention of the police.
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $4.99
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) Alex Andres
Tony thinks his role as the Masked Macher has finally gotten him what he wants-an invitation to join something called « The Famous Men Club. » Although it’s not what he thinks, he’s now faced with a decision. Meanwhile, Wang has to help Benny wrestle with something a little more serious than a choke hold, and the cops make an arrest of someone we love in the murder of Happy the reporter.
In Shops: Dec 18, 2024
SRP: $4.99