Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is certainly a superhero of sorts to football fans who have watched the young star develop in Seattle. Now Wilson, set to make a run toward his third straight Super Bowl appearance, is the subject of his very own comic book.
“Fame: Russell Wilson” tracks the story of Wilson from young boy to collegiate star to NFL champion. Written by Michael Frizell with art by Angelito Amaro Bernuy and Chris Canibano, it is being published by Storm Comics out of Portland, Ore.
“Storm Comics’ mission is to tell compelling stories,” publisher Darren G. Davis said in a news release. “Wilson’s story is certainly compelling.”
“I’m not a football fan, I’ll admit it,” writer Frizell said. “Prior to researching Russell Wilson, the only football biography I ever read was on Joe Namath, but there was something that grabbed me about Wilson’s story. I found him to be fascinating. I’m certain you will, too.”
Pages of the book provided to GeekWire show Wilson at various stages of his life and career. He’s shown being a “natural leader” by running a game of Monopoly with friends. While playing football, someone questions whether his height will keep him from making it as a pro. Another page shows Wilson holding the Super Bowl trophy, and the genesis of his oft-repeated “Why not us?” quote is spelled out.
The comic sells for $3.99 and went on sale today at comicfleamarket.com.
