{"id":574291,"date":"2024-09-08T09:21:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T09:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=574291"},"modified":"2024-09-08T09:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T09:21:19","slug":"rediscover-the-excitement-of-poker-in-trapped-a-new-graphic-novel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/rediscover-the-excitement-of-poker-in-trapped-a-new-graphic-novel","title":{"rendered":"Rediscover the Excitement of Poker in Trapped: A New Graphic Novel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joe Stapleton, a poker commentator and stand-up comedian, has unveiled his latest project, Trapped<\/em>, a poker-themed graphic novel<\/a>. Stapleton has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring this comic to life, describing it as a blend of Rounders<\/em> and Deadpool<\/em>. The story is centered around a character who mirrors Stapleton himself, adding a personal touch to the tale.<\/p>\n

Illustrations for the graphic novel were crafted by Neil Gibson, a seasoned comic book artist who also founded Twisted Comics. Together, they have created a captivating narrative that mixes poker, humor, and action.<\/p>\n

A Tale of Reconnecting with Passion<\/h3>\n

The main storyline in Trapped<\/em> follows the journey of Joe, a poker prodigy known for his fiery temper and occasional bad decisions. Joe is also a commentator who deeply loves poker, but as the game evolves, his frustration grows. He becomes disillusioned with poker as it shifts away from its human elements toward a game dominated by mathematics.<\/p>\n

The narrative kicks off with Joe getting fired from his commentator position. Struggling to maintain his connection with poker, he becomes increasingly disinterested, believing the game has become “boring and hard to win.” Despite his feelings, Joe is pulled back into the game through a series of unfortunate events that involve drug dealers, forcing him to continue playing poker.<\/p>\n

The plot of Trapped<\/em> is partially inspired by Stapleton’s real-life experiences in the poker world<\/a>, both as a player and a commentator. It serves as a thrilling, action-packed ride about one man’s journey to rediscover his passion for the game after nearly losing it. Along with poker, the story includes elements of comedy, romance, and even a touch of spiciness, according to Stapleton himself.<\/p>\n

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The actual Kickstarter is going live in July, I believe, but head to this linky-link and give it a lil' clicky click and you'll be amongst the first to know when it does. https:\/\/t.co\/TK1RNH8Dev<\/a><\/p>\n

— Joe “Legacy Blue” Stapleton (@Stapes) April 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n