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Agents of S.L.A.M.
DING DING DING! Enter the wrestling ring in this all-new graphic novel from Wrapped Up creators Dave Scheidt and Scoot McMahon! The Agents of S.L.A.M. aren’t your average professional wrestlers. They’re led by the fearless and famous Bruno Bravado and work for the president of the United States to protect people from all kinds of threats—both on Earth and in space! And they’ve just been joined by their newest recruit, Katie Jones, a twelve-year-old wrestling vlogger who just might know more about wrestling than the wrestlers themselves. S.L.A.M. will need Katie’s knowledge and skills if they’re going to keep protecting Earth, especially when their toughest rival challenges them! “Agents of S.L.A.M. takes the simple and awesome concept of professional wrestling and a young fan and turns it up to one hundred. It’s got everything you’d want from a graphic superhero pro wrestlers, a world in jeopardy, heel turns, gruesome grannies, friendship, families, and treacherous villains. This brilliantly animated, wonderfully written comic is such a fun read! I loved it and highly recommend it." --Rebecca Quinn aka Becky Lynch, Professional Wrestler “I’ve known for years that Dave Scheidt and Scoot McMahon were talented comic creators, and now, they’re poised to win gold with Agents of S.L.A.M.! Tagging in Heidi Black’s vibrant colors to the team, they’ve made an amazing combination of superheroes, professional wrestling, and all-ages action!! Championship material through and through!!” --“Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels, professional wrestler (AEW) and comic-book collector
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Published April 27, 2022
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April 24, 2022
SLAM was formed to keep the World Domination Society in check . Their efforts lead to plenty of body slams, and some wrestling matches that are totally NOT fixed.
And, lucky wrestling vlogger Katie gets to be smack dab in the middle of all the action.
Look out! It's sometimes hard to tell the heels from the heroes in this action-packed graphic for adventure-loving middle grade readers.
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for a chance to be in the audience.
And, lucky wrestling vlogger Katie gets to be smack dab in the middle of all the action.
Look out! It's sometimes hard to tell the heels from the heroes in this action-packed graphic for adventure-loving middle grade readers.
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for a chance to be in the audience.
March 29, 2022
Agents of S.L.A.M by David Scheidt
Two enemy wrestling teams fight to take control of the greatest power on the planet - WD$ team wants world domination but S.L.A.M wants world protection.
The novel is set in our universe, in America. It centres two wrestling teams, the US President and a child internet blogger. There is lots of representation of black and poc characters. Some themes of the book include friendship and betrayal.
I read this as an eARC from NetGalley.
The book is full of friendships, betrayal and fight scenes. It’s fun and lighthearted with great illustrations and a good storyline. It’s a quick read, only took me less than an hour. The goal of the book is to teach you not to idolise celebrities because they don’t always turn out to be good people and this was definitely achieved.
It was good to see a young black girl be the main character and protagonist and ultimately save the world. My favourite character was Rane, she was a great villain and I loved her character design.
I would definitely recommend this book, I think it’s appropriate for middle grade ages and up. It has the same art style as the animated version of Teen Titans and also Kim Possible.
TW/CW:
- Death
- Violence
- Fire
Two enemy wrestling teams fight to take control of the greatest power on the planet - WD$ team wants world domination but S.L.A.M wants world protection.
The novel is set in our universe, in America. It centres two wrestling teams, the US President and a child internet blogger. There is lots of representation of black and poc characters. Some themes of the book include friendship and betrayal.
I read this as an eARC from NetGalley.
The book is full of friendships, betrayal and fight scenes. It’s fun and lighthearted with great illustrations and a good storyline. It’s a quick read, only took me less than an hour. The goal of the book is to teach you not to idolise celebrities because they don’t always turn out to be good people and this was definitely achieved.
It was good to see a young black girl be the main character and protagonist and ultimately save the world. My favourite character was Rane, she was a great villain and I loved her character design.
I would definitely recommend this book, I think it’s appropriate for middle grade ages and up. It has the same art style as the animated version of Teen Titans and also Kim Possible.
TW/CW:
- Death
- Violence
- Fire
December 19, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read and review Agents of S.L.A.M!
I really enjoyed this one!
First of all, I was immediately satisfied with the wonderful art style. I loved the digital brushes used by the artist and the wonderful colour palettes and fantastic line work.
I wasn’t sure what way my opinion would go for Agents of S.L.A.M as I’m very much a UFC watcher and fan, and don’t often dabble in wrestling. But I loved this, it had all the fun and drama of wrestling as well as that cool sci-if comic book feel.
The Red Reaper was a highlight for me. Especially when we got to visit his home, meet his bats and his fantastic mum and see the juxtaposition of his home life and his bad-ass look in S.L.A.M.
I would defiantly be interested in continuing this graphic novel, and encourage others to pick it up and give it a go- especially if you enjoy wrestling!
I really enjoyed this one!
First of all, I was immediately satisfied with the wonderful art style. I loved the digital brushes used by the artist and the wonderful colour palettes and fantastic line work.
I wasn’t sure what way my opinion would go for Agents of S.L.A.M as I’m very much a UFC watcher and fan, and don’t often dabble in wrestling. But I loved this, it had all the fun and drama of wrestling as well as that cool sci-if comic book feel.
The Red Reaper was a highlight for me. Especially when we got to visit his home, meet his bats and his fantastic mum and see the juxtaposition of his home life and his bad-ass look in S.L.A.M.
I would defiantly be interested in continuing this graphic novel, and encourage others to pick it up and give it a go- especially if you enjoy wrestling!
September 9, 2022
This fun comic book mashup – professional wrestling meets superheroes – features a strong 12-year-old female protagonist and aliens looking for a rematch.
September 29, 2021
I received a copy of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
At first I got whacked with all the randomness that is this comic book. It’s colourful, loud, has a lot of different characters and is about wrestling…Aaaand it was highly entertaining, I had so much fun with this one and I’m not even remotely a wrestling fan…😃
At first I got whacked with all the randomness that is this comic book. It’s colourful, loud, has a lot of different characters and is about wrestling…Aaaand it was highly entertaining, I had so much fun with this one and I’m not even remotely a wrestling fan…😃
May 8, 2022
'Agents of SLAM' by Dave Scheidt with art by Scoot McMahon is a graphic novel about a group of pro wrestlers who work for the president.
Katie Jones is a young wrestlingfan with a video podcast. When she gets invited to the White House to meet her hero Bruno Bravado, she finds a secret organization run by the President to fight crime. When an evil group of wrestlers threatens the country, Katie and her new friends have to stop them.
I liked this story for younger readers, even if some of the plot seemed a bit obvious to me. The wrestlers are all pretty silly and the art is fun.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Katie Jones is a young wrestlingfan with a video podcast. When she gets invited to the White House to meet her hero Bruno Bravado, she finds a secret organization run by the President to fight crime. When an evil group of wrestlers threatens the country, Katie and her new friends have to stop them.
I liked this story for younger readers, even if some of the plot seemed a bit obvious to me. The wrestlers are all pretty silly and the art is fun.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
January 24, 2022
Plot:
SLAM Wrestling is the greatest sport in the world, and twelve-year-old Katie Jones is the world’s biggest wrestling fan and a prolific vlogger with millions of followers. After wrestling manager, Mr. Johnson becomes President of the United States, Katie is invited to the White House to meet her wrestling idols, such as the famous wrestling legend, Bruno Bravado.
However, Katie’s life is about to get a whole lot more intense, as she isn’t there for a simple meet and greet. President Johnson is secretly hiring Katie for her wrestling knowledge, to help the ‘Agents of S.LA.M.’ to protect the Earth from evil-doers, known as the W.D.S, the World Domination Society, a group of heels (villains in wrestling) who have stolen the ancient golden championship belt, which grants the wearer of the belt super-human and even supernatural abilities, such as increased speed, strength, and the power to resurrect and control ancient creatures such as dragons.
Katie must help the Agents of S.L.A.M. to protect the world not just from the heels, but from aliens as well because as it turns out, wrestling is a sport enjoyed not just on earth, but across the galaxy!
The Agents of S.L.A.M.
Story:
This story is completely brilliant, as it contains everything a wrestling fan could want from a story based around the sport, and more. It has heroes (faces), villains (heels), opposing teams (factions), mystery, drama, big reveals, and when I said there’s more, there’s also dragons, magic, and aliens in this book, so even for the fans of fantastical stories often seen within comics, this book has it all.
The story includes wrestling character stereotypes as well, from the buff bravado hero who everyone loves, the creepy dark facade who looks evil but is actually heroic, the luchador mask-wearing hero, a strong young female, a somewhat slow-witted country boy, and an old legend who keeps them all in check.
Of course, with this book being aimed at a younger audience, the young protagonist being Katie Jones, would make this story feel relatable to any young wrestling fans because what kid wouldn’t want to meet and work with their heroes? I don’t watch wrestling as much as I did when I was a kid, but I know for a fact I’d have loved the opportunity to meet my wrestling heroes like Undertaker, Edge, and Triple H because they were (and still are) awesome and with my action figures I often imagined them going on missions to fight evil-doers. So this book is similar to my childhood imagination, and to see something like that in a book makes it a perfect read for any young reader.
Art:
The illustrations in this book are brilliantly designed, with clear thick linework to make every character and background details such as crowds, clearly visible. The text is big and bold, jumping out of every panel it appears in, giving the reader a real sense of action.
The colours are smooth and bright making this an eye-catching piece of work, that attracts its young readers. The panel shots, in the beginning, make the book feel like you’re watching a wrestling show on TV (without moving of course) with the perfectly designed angles, and the depth between the background and foreground.
The characters are fun and this book certainly feels like it could be adapted easily into an incredibly brilliant kids’ television show that even some adult fans of wrestling would enjoy.
Conclusion:
I honestly love this book. Its art jumps out of the pages with its bright colours and thick clear linework that make each character stand out from the rest. The heroes and villains look awesome, the story is genuinely enjoyable and sticks to the idea of a wrestling plotline with faces and heels going head to head, but instead of just being a wrestling story, it adds some extra enjoyment with its fantasy elements by adding magic, monsters, and aliens to make it feel like a bizarre comic book that takes you out of the real world and throws you into a world I think many of us would love to be apart of.
Agents of S.L.A.M. will be released on the 19th of April 2022 and if you’re a fan of wrestling or your kids are, then this is a book for you and them to enjoy.
SLAM Wrestling is the greatest sport in the world, and twelve-year-old Katie Jones is the world’s biggest wrestling fan and a prolific vlogger with millions of followers. After wrestling manager, Mr. Johnson becomes President of the United States, Katie is invited to the White House to meet her wrestling idols, such as the famous wrestling legend, Bruno Bravado.
However, Katie’s life is about to get a whole lot more intense, as she isn’t there for a simple meet and greet. President Johnson is secretly hiring Katie for her wrestling knowledge, to help the ‘Agents of S.LA.M.’ to protect the Earth from evil-doers, known as the W.D.S, the World Domination Society, a group of heels (villains in wrestling) who have stolen the ancient golden championship belt, which grants the wearer of the belt super-human and even supernatural abilities, such as increased speed, strength, and the power to resurrect and control ancient creatures such as dragons.
Katie must help the Agents of S.L.A.M. to protect the world not just from the heels, but from aliens as well because as it turns out, wrestling is a sport enjoyed not just on earth, but across the galaxy!
The Agents of S.L.A.M.
Story:
This story is completely brilliant, as it contains everything a wrestling fan could want from a story based around the sport, and more. It has heroes (faces), villains (heels), opposing teams (factions), mystery, drama, big reveals, and when I said there’s more, there’s also dragons, magic, and aliens in this book, so even for the fans of fantastical stories often seen within comics, this book has it all.
The story includes wrestling character stereotypes as well, from the buff bravado hero who everyone loves, the creepy dark facade who looks evil but is actually heroic, the luchador mask-wearing hero, a strong young female, a somewhat slow-witted country boy, and an old legend who keeps them all in check.
Of course, with this book being aimed at a younger audience, the young protagonist being Katie Jones, would make this story feel relatable to any young wrestling fans because what kid wouldn’t want to meet and work with their heroes? I don’t watch wrestling as much as I did when I was a kid, but I know for a fact I’d have loved the opportunity to meet my wrestling heroes like Undertaker, Edge, and Triple H because they were (and still are) awesome and with my action figures I often imagined them going on missions to fight evil-doers. So this book is similar to my childhood imagination, and to see something like that in a book makes it a perfect read for any young reader.
Art:
The illustrations in this book are brilliantly designed, with clear thick linework to make every character and background details such as crowds, clearly visible. The text is big and bold, jumping out of every panel it appears in, giving the reader a real sense of action.
The colours are smooth and bright making this an eye-catching piece of work, that attracts its young readers. The panel shots, in the beginning, make the book feel like you’re watching a wrestling show on TV (without moving of course) with the perfectly designed angles, and the depth between the background and foreground.
The characters are fun and this book certainly feels like it could be adapted easily into an incredibly brilliant kids’ television show that even some adult fans of wrestling would enjoy.
Conclusion:
I honestly love this book. Its art jumps out of the pages with its bright colours and thick clear linework that make each character stand out from the rest. The heroes and villains look awesome, the story is genuinely enjoyable and sticks to the idea of a wrestling plotline with faces and heels going head to head, but instead of just being a wrestling story, it adds some extra enjoyment with its fantasy elements by adding magic, monsters, and aliens to make it feel like a bizarre comic book that takes you out of the real world and throws you into a world I think many of us would love to be apart of.
Agents of S.L.A.M. will be released on the 19th of April 2022 and if you’re a fan of wrestling or your kids are, then this is a book for you and them to enjoy.
November 8, 2021
Agents of S.L.A.M. is an upcoming graphic novel being released by Oni Press. It’s from creators Dave Scheidt and Scoot McMahon, who previously worked together on Wrapped Up, and tells the story of a wrestling organization with a huge secret. These are not just wrestlers. They are responsible for protecting the Earth from an extraterrestrial threat.
The story features Katie, a young girl who happens to also be a vlogger who loves wrestling. More specifically, she’s a huge fan of the Agents of S.L.A.M. and the wrestler Bruno. After being invited to tour the secret S.L.A.M. headquarters, Katie finds herself thrown into a world she never would have imagined capable of existing. Even worse? As the day goes on, she learns that sometimes we build our heroes up too high, making it all the easier for them to prove us wrong.
What follows next is a story full of action, heart and hilarity. As someone who is not particularly a fan of wrestling, I admittedly was not sure I’d like Agents of S.L.A.M. Yet, by the end, I was glad I gave it a shot. This is a middle-grade title, technically, but it feels like a book that readers of all ages will come to adore.
This crew of wrestlers is delightful and so diverse. From a grandmother who pilots the jet, to a female who leads the crew and a young girl who proves herself more than worthy of being a hero, it’s hard not to enjoy the fiascos of this crew. They are a disaster but in the best way possible.
It’s an absurd story. Wrestlers that work for the president and go to space? It should utterly ridiculous. Yet, what unfolds is a story of a makeshift family that is hilariously entertaining. If you’re looking for something you can enjoy with your children, Agents of S.L.A.M. is a title you should check out come April.
The story features Katie, a young girl who happens to also be a vlogger who loves wrestling. More specifically, she’s a huge fan of the Agents of S.L.A.M. and the wrestler Bruno. After being invited to tour the secret S.L.A.M. headquarters, Katie finds herself thrown into a world she never would have imagined capable of existing. Even worse? As the day goes on, she learns that sometimes we build our heroes up too high, making it all the easier for them to prove us wrong.
What follows next is a story full of action, heart and hilarity. As someone who is not particularly a fan of wrestling, I admittedly was not sure I’d like Agents of S.L.A.M. Yet, by the end, I was glad I gave it a shot. This is a middle-grade title, technically, but it feels like a book that readers of all ages will come to adore.
This crew of wrestlers is delightful and so diverse. From a grandmother who pilots the jet, to a female who leads the crew and a young girl who proves herself more than worthy of being a hero, it’s hard not to enjoy the fiascos of this crew. They are a disaster but in the best way possible.
It’s an absurd story. Wrestlers that work for the president and go to space? It should utterly ridiculous. Yet, what unfolds is a story of a makeshift family that is hilariously entertaining. If you’re looking for something you can enjoy with your children, Agents of S.L.A.M. is a title you should check out come April.
December 19, 2022
Book review by Grey Gipson:
I am reviewing the book called “The Agents of S.L.A.M.” by Dave Scheidt, Heidi Black, and Scoot Mcmahon. Katie Jones, A lover of slam, is a famous wrestling vlogger. Katie gets invited to Mr. Bravado, A famous wrestling star's house. Mr. Johnson runs for President and Katie gets to meet the team of S.L.A.M. Katie gets an offer to come with them to Eagle island and she says yes!
Spoilers ahead!
I was going to pick Bruno, a famous wrestler, as my favorite character because he's super strong and nice, but then i remembered that he is a bad guy working for the WD$, the bad guys, the team of S.L.A.M beat up WD$ right as they were getting into eagle islands temple. The team of S.L.A.M go into the cave and face many challenges but still survive. Finally they find the crown jewel, a magic wrestling belt, and save the world from the WD$. I really like this book and if you read it I think you will think so too.
I liked this story because the pictures they're just super detailed and very colorful. Also the characters are also super detailed, my favorite character is Katie Jones because she never gives up and she's literally the main character.
I would recommend this book for 9 and on because the main character (Katie Jones) is close to that age also because it's very action packed. If you like action and adventure then you should read this book. Trust me, it's really good! I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars.
March 25, 2022
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This one is part of a blog post I wrote on three upcoming books! (link at the end)
Over the years, I’ve been realizing that there is something crucial adults can learn from kids: how to be playful. Moreover, we must understand that this sense of playfulness can coexist with emotional depth. Whenever I hear someone say that animated media are “just for kids”, I wonder when folks will stop underestimating the creativity and intelligence of children. These thoughts have led me to watch more animated shows, movies, and most recently, to read more graphic novels.
Katie Jones is a famous twelve-year-old vlogger with a passion for wrestling. While getting to interview her idols, she learns that there is more going on behind the scenes than she thought. It is now up to her and the pro-wrestlers to save the galaxy from their rivals, the World Domination Society (W.D.S.) This is a fast-paced story with fun dialogue, twists, and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable protagonist. The vibrant illustrations and colors make the novel even more enjoyable!
https://writethroughthenight.com/2022...
Over the years, I’ve been realizing that there is something crucial adults can learn from kids: how to be playful. Moreover, we must understand that this sense of playfulness can coexist with emotional depth. Whenever I hear someone say that animated media are “just for kids”, I wonder when folks will stop underestimating the creativity and intelligence of children. These thoughts have led me to watch more animated shows, movies, and most recently, to read more graphic novels.
Katie Jones is a famous twelve-year-old vlogger with a passion for wrestling. While getting to interview her idols, she learns that there is more going on behind the scenes than she thought. It is now up to her and the pro-wrestlers to save the galaxy from their rivals, the World Domination Society (W.D.S.) This is a fast-paced story with fun dialogue, twists, and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable protagonist. The vibrant illustrations and colors make the novel even more enjoyable!
https://writethroughthenight.com/2022...
February 4, 2022
Agents of SLAM is a wrestling graphic novel that people of all ages will enjoy! Katie is a wrestling vlogger who has the chance to interview her wrestling heroes. She quickly finds out that good and evil are not just for the TV - the World Domination Society actually wants to dominate the world! She teams up with SLAM to help defeat them and prevent them from taking over.
This was such a cute story. I love that the main character is a girl, instead of a boy, showing that everyone can love wrestling! It played on a lot of different wrestling tropes, but even people who have never watched wrestling before could enjoy it for its messages.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a cute story. I love that the main character is a girl, instead of a boy, showing that everyone can love wrestling! It played on a lot of different wrestling tropes, but even people who have never watched wrestling before could enjoy it for its messages.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2022
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for providing the ARC of Agents of SLAM!
Everything about "Agents of SLAM" is fast-paced and enjoyable. I loved seeing the world of wrestling in an atmosphere where they are saving the world. The art was extremely cute and the dialogue, funny. I thought that the twist of the story was well-written, and I liked seeing Katie Jones process in overcoming her conflict in the story. One part that got me was the relationship between Reaper and Rane... loved it!
I enjoyed the inclusion of the epilogue as well. From beginning to end, "Agents of SLAM" provides a witty and exciting book.
Everything about "Agents of SLAM" is fast-paced and enjoyable. I loved seeing the world of wrestling in an atmosphere where they are saving the world. The art was extremely cute and the dialogue, funny. I thought that the twist of the story was well-written, and I liked seeing Katie Jones process in overcoming her conflict in the story. One part that got me was the relationship between Reaper and Rane... loved it!
I enjoyed the inclusion of the epilogue as well. From beginning to end, "Agents of SLAM" provides a witty and exciting book.
March 29, 2023
Graphic novel for ages 8-12, this is exciting and has plenty of funny bits. The protagonist is a brown girl, and she becomes a hero during the book. Fun illustration style and colors that really pop. My biggest issue is that I'm pretty sure some people die, maybe some aliens, most likely some of the innocent bystanders. It's not done in close-up, but it's assumed. There are monsters roaming and it sure seems like they are killing people. Like in superhero movies. Or Godzilla.
June 24, 2023
Well it absolutely, no doubt will have a sequel since it left on a significant cliffhanger.
It's a fun, action-packed, middle grade graphic novel featuring body builder/wrestlers, world domination, and an adorable girl who vlogs about wrestling and has behind-the-scenes intel getting too close to the action as one of the protectors goes to the dark side. How will it end?
The splashy color scheme and outrageousness of WWE makes it fun, a little predictable, but enjoyable.
It's a fun, action-packed, middle grade graphic novel featuring body builder/wrestlers, world domination, and an adorable girl who vlogs about wrestling and has behind-the-scenes intel getting too close to the action as one of the protectors goes to the dark side. How will it end?
The splashy color scheme and outrageousness of WWE makes it fun, a little predictable, but enjoyable.
January 23, 2022
Wrestling super heroes save the world from the very bad guys and some aliens.
Weird and wonderful tale filled with silliness, fun and every trope going. However, the story will engage young readers and the key messages are good! The main protagonist is wonderful.
A brilliant addition to KS2 libraries.
Thanks for the advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Weird and wonderful tale filled with silliness, fun and every trope going. However, the story will engage young readers and the key messages are good! The main protagonist is wonderful.
A brilliant addition to KS2 libraries.
Thanks for the advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2022
This graphic novel just shoves you right into the thick of it and hopes you can catch up. I have no idea how SLAM came to be, or what it's purpose is, or why they're allowing a small child to wander into their midst and help them out, but this is fun and colorful and full or sticking up for yourself, so I think kids will enjoy this and be entertained.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy.
May 9, 2022
A super fun graphic novel perfect for fans of pro wrestling or superheroes. I loved that Katie was a vlogger who was recruited onto the team for her knowledge of wrestling moves. The supporting characters are diverse in age, gender and ethnicity. It was great to see fierce female characters celebrated in this way.
January 2, 2023
3 stars (I liked it).
This was a little weird. I'm not into wrestling but it grew on me throughout the book. I liked that Katie was a strong Black female. It's great to have them show up in books made for kids.
I called the "reveal" way before it happened so the plot is a bit predictable. But overall the book is still enjoyable.
This was a little weird. I'm not into wrestling but it grew on me throughout the book. I liked that Katie was a strong Black female. It's great to have them show up in books made for kids.
I called the "reveal" way before it happened so the plot is a bit predictable. But overall the book is still enjoyable.
March 11, 2023
Cute graphic novel for elementary school kids. It's the classic superhero vs. villain story with a wrestling theme added in. Agents of SLAM (acronym changes all the time) are the good guys. WDS (World Dominion Society) are the bad guys. While wrestling vlogger Katie is touring SLAM headquarters in the White House, word is received that WDS has found the location of the Golden Eagle Belt. Since the one who wears the belt will be the strongest in the universe, SLAM must get to it before WDS does. A lot of action follows, including a bunch of wrestling matches, and Katie gets to come along for all of it.
Quick read. Classic comic style graphics. Fun story with good messages. Easily a hit with young kids.
Quick read. Classic comic style graphics. Fun story with good messages. Easily a hit with young kids.
April 29, 2022
Theres a secret band of wrestlers housed in the White House that are supposed to rid the world of this super powerful belt. This was a weird one, not really my taste. Maybe some kids will find it funny with all the body slams that happen.
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August 12, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
November 24, 2021
A quick read that would be enjoyable for any wrestling fan. It included humorous and heartwarming moments and I enjoyed the artwork.
May 21, 2022
Jumpy and fast-paced but kids who are fans of WWE are sure to enjoy
September 1, 2022
DNF at 20%. This is jumpy and a little narrow in terms of audience.
March 22, 2022
I enjoyed this a lot. The characters were well-rounded and multi-faceted, and that plot twist caught me completely unaware somehow. I love that ring wrestling is known all over the galaxy and is the standard sport to base decisions off of. This graphic novel had me laughing as the story progressed, and the moral was very warming and positive and encourages us all to be the good we want to see in the world.
Thank you NetGalley and OniPress for the ARC. I look forward to more adventures with Katie Jones and finding out what S.L.A.M. really stands for.
Thank you NetGalley and OniPress for the ARC. I look forward to more adventures with Katie Jones and finding out what S.L.A.M. really stands for.
February 8, 2023
Lots of silly wrestling fun.
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April 27, 2022Thank you to Oni Press for letting me read an arc copy of Agents Of Slam by David Scheidt Heidi Black, Scoot McMahon (Illustrations). This graphic novel will be released April 19th 2022.
Blurb- The Agents of S.L.A.M. aren’t your average professional wrestlers. They’re led by the fearless and famous Bruno Bravado and work for the president of the United States to protect people from all kinds of threats—both on Earth and in space! And they’ve just been joined by their newest recruit, Katie Jones, a twelve-year-old wrestling vlogger who just might know more about wrestling than the wrestlers themselves. S.L.A.M. will need Katie’s knowledge and skills if they’re going to keep protecting Earth, especially when their toughest rival challenges them!
Overall rating- 4/5⭐
Characters- 5/5⭐
Setting- 5/5⭐
Writing- 3/5⭐
Plot- 4.5/5 ⭐
General thoughts and opinions- This was a fast and super easy to read graphic novel. I loved the art style, it was very detailed and full of vibrant colours, so much effort was put into the characters body language and outfits to make them authentic. There was never a dull moment and I enjoyed observing all the new settings, each as creative as the last. Each character had a distinct personality and even some humorous lines. There were some heartwarming lines about family relations and connections as well as how to be strong when things get scary. There were even some plot twists that I never saw coming.
I recommend this graphic novel to anyone who loves superheroes(especially from the marvel and dc universe) or wrestling.
You can preorder from amazon or barnes and noble
Blurb- The Agents of S.L.A.M. aren’t your average professional wrestlers. They’re led by the fearless and famous Bruno Bravado and work for the president of the United States to protect people from all kinds of threats—both on Earth and in space! And they’ve just been joined by their newest recruit, Katie Jones, a twelve-year-old wrestling vlogger who just might know more about wrestling than the wrestlers themselves. S.L.A.M. will need Katie’s knowledge and skills if they’re going to keep protecting Earth, especially when their toughest rival challenges them!
Overall rating- 4/5⭐
Characters- 5/5⭐
Setting- 5/5⭐
Writing- 3/5⭐
Plot- 4.5/5 ⭐
General thoughts and opinions- This was a fast and super easy to read graphic novel. I loved the art style, it was very detailed and full of vibrant colours, so much effort was put into the characters body language and outfits to make them authentic. There was never a dull moment and I enjoyed observing all the new settings, each as creative as the last. Each character had a distinct personality and even some humorous lines. There were some heartwarming lines about family relations and connections as well as how to be strong when things get scary. There were even some plot twists that I never saw coming.
I recommend this graphic novel to anyone who loves superheroes(especially from the marvel and dc universe) or wrestling.
You can preorder from amazon or barnes and noble
September 21, 2023
GI JOE Wrestling
Wrestling is real... and also a lot like GI JOE. This is a children's comic, it's pretty straightforward and ridiculous with nice cartoony art. The "all adults rely on a child to save the day" is pretty strong here, I'm not a huge fan of it, but I'm also very fickle. It's definitely a fun read, but temper expectations as it is a children's comic.
Wrestling is real... and also a lot like GI JOE. This is a children's comic, it's pretty straightforward and ridiculous with nice cartoony art. The "all adults rely on a child to save the day" is pretty strong here, I'm not a huge fan of it, but I'm also very fickle. It's definitely a fun read, but temper expectations as it is a children's comic.
May 4, 2025
Agents of Slam had a good premise I loved that wrestlers had a high power and that there were battles between the heels and the goodies like super heroes vs villains but some of the characters were a little bit on the comedic side which i could not take seriously. I nearly gave it 3 stars but the stunning artwork pushed it up to 4 stars
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