Andre the Giant was more than a wrestler. He was larger than life character, a figure that even those who have never watched a wrestling match in their life know. He's an icon, a symbol. We all know his voice, stature and nickname; we know his famous matches and legendary role in the cinematic masterpiece The Princess Bride. What Andre the Giant: Life and Legend does is tell us the story of the man. It's a graphic novel about life, pain, struggle and acceptance. It's moving and captivating and something that you should read whether you are a fan of wrestling or not.
The story of Andre the Giant is a surprising one. Through a series of interviews, recorded events, and memoirs, Box Brown assembles the life of a mythical man. The story of a man's life unfolds much as you would expect, starting with his youth and working up to his untimely death. What we get here is heavily researched and painstakingly detailed. Few comic biographies feel so finely detailed. It draws such a clear picture that by the end you'll feel as if you knew this man. You'll understand his pain.
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