The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1 - Oliver Barrett Main Cover (Closed)
The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1 - Oliver Barrett Main Cover (Closed)
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Secure your copy ahead of release. Availability becomes limited after the final order cut-off.
Orders are dispatched within 40 business days of purchase in line with eBay pre-order requirements. In practice, dispatch takes place within 1–4 working days of release once stock is received from the distributor.
Release dates are provided by the distributor and updated as required. 📌
Cut-Off (US):
27 April 2026 ✂️
Order by (UK):
Thursday prior to FOC 🔚
Pick-List:
03 June 2026 📦
Shipping:
Pre-order items are dispatched within 1–4 working days after release, once received from the distributor.
Orders containing multiple pre-order items are shipped together when all items are available. If a title is significantly delayed, orders may be split and dispatched separately at no additional cost.
All items are securely packaged to a collector standard using rigid comic mailers. 🚚
Influential writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) launches a new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional, merciless landscape where everyone wants to beat—and be—The Champ! The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man is an exciting action series that takes a look at both the rich history of boxing and the mindsets of those who step in the ring! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring—Dark Horse pairs Simone with the creative team of artist Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing tale like no other! • Created in cooperation with the editorial team at the esteemed boxing magazine The Ring!• Written by top comics writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men, Birds of Prey)!• Eight-issue series!
Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics 🏠
Comic Script:
Gail Simone ✒️
Illustrations:
Elisa Romboli ✏️
Cover Artwork:
Oliver Barrett 🎨
Cover Attributes:
Main Cover 🧩
Pages:
32 📜
Trim Size (Approx.):
6.6 x 10.2 ✂️
Age Rating:
T+ (Teen Plus) 🆔️
UPC / ISBN:
76156801587400111 📖
Distributor Code:
MAR260852 🆒
ℹ️ Product specifications provided by distributor ℹ️
THE BORING STUFF ⬇️
Quality & Condition:
Pre-sales: 9.0+ grade standard (may include minor spine ticks or slight cover marks)
Blind Bags/Boxes: 8.0+ grade standard (contents accepted as-is)
Released titles: Same 9.0+ standard as pre-sales, unless stated otherwise
Industry-standard imperfections possible: printing variations, minor ink bleeds, slight creases
Issues? Contact us first with your order number – we'll make it right
Pre-Orders & FOC:
FOC deadline (US date): Monday
UK orders due: Midnight Thursday before FOC Monday
Late orders: Full refund (processed within 5-7 business days) or back-order option
Cancellations allowed until shipping label created
Returns:
Comics/TPBs/HCs/Omnibus: Non-returnable once shipped (Consumer Contracts Regulations exemption for unsealed periodicals)
Blind Bags/Boxes: All sales final (chance-based product – multiples purchased to find specific items are non-returnable)
Other collectables: 14-day change-of-mind returns from delivery date (contact us for return authorisation; buyer pays return postage)
Collectables returns: Must be returned in original unopened condition with all packaging; refund processed within 5-7 business days of receipt
3+ cancellations from one address = account review required; future orders may be declined
Shipping:
From £1.99 (varies by size/weight)
Up to 250g: Royal Mail 2nd Class, no tracking (£20 cover)
Over 250g: Evri with tracking (£20 cover)
Orders £20+: Royal Mail 48hr Tracked (£75 cover)
International shipping: UK only at present – contact us for other regions
All comics shipped in rigid mailers; extra mailers available for purchase
Pre-sale orders ship together once all items arrive
Delivery Timing:
Distributor deliveries: Wednesday–Friday
Shipping begins: Typically by Monday after US Pull-Date (often sooner)
Typical dispatch: 3–5 days after stock received (up to 7 days during busy periods including major NCBD releases and holidays)
Bagging/Boarding:
Complimentary for all eligible items (Current/Silver/Golden/Magazine sizes)
Premium Comicare supplies used
Some oversized items cannot be bagged and/or boarded
Supplier Notes:
Orders placed by SKU/UPC – images, artist info, and dates subject to change
If a Virgin cover is shown and the title doesn't quote "Virgin," expect Trade Dress
Rare distributor fulfilment issues may require cancellations – we appreciate your understanding
Questions? Message us – we typically respond within 24-48 hours
LAST UPDATED:
JAN26
