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Expecting the Unexpected

Colorist Marco Lesko / Illustrated by Mike Deodato
Published by Artists, Writers & Artisans
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Let's update to: "UFC and WWE champion, multi-ESPY award-winner, and Hollywood actress RONDA ROUSEY steps out of the ring and into the world of graphic fiction with her debut graphic novel EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED.

Her codename: “Mom.” With a fake baby bump filled with guns, she’s built a reputation as one of the deadliest hit-women on the planet. But on the verge of her big break in the criminal underworld, Mom makes a fateful decision: sleeping with a potential target (who just so happens to be a top-ranked assassin himself). What follows is a wild mashup of action, adventure, comedy, and romance as a newly pregnant Mom with a bounty on her head fights off wave-after-wave of assassins, falls in love with her baby daddy, and decides how to face her personal and professional predicament.

About The Author

UFC, WWE, and Judo champion, multi-ESPY award-winner, and Hollywood actress Ronda Rousey steps out of the ring and into the world of graphic fiction with her debut graphic novel EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED!

About The Illustrator

Mike Deodato Jr. is a Brazilian comic book artist celebrated for his dynamic and photo-realistic style. He gained prominence with his work on DC Comics’ Wonder Woman. At Marvel Comics, Deodato illustrated major titles like The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Dark Avengers. With AWA, Deodato worked on hit series Ultimate OZ Universe, Bad Mother, and the Eisner winner, Not All Robots. His versatile artistry has made him one of the most sought-after talents in the comic book industry.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Artists, Writers & Artisans (November 11, 2025)
  • Length: 168 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781733499392

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