Johnny Ryan's: Prison Pit: Book One

Johnny Ryan’s Prison Pit: Book One is a visceral exploration of hyper-violence, survival, and the total abandonment of moral structures. Published by Fantagraphics Books in 2009, the graphic novel marks a significant shift from Ryan's previous humor-centric work, such as Angry Youth Comix , into a "brutal showcase" of primitive conflict. By blending influences ranging from WWE wrestling and Kentaro Miura’s Berserk to underground "Jimbo" comics, Ryan creates a work that is simultaneously a puerile "gross-out" farce and a profound study of depravity for its own sake. Key Themes and Analysis Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Prison Pit Book One by Johnny Ryan