Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has put a wrestling inspired twist on a Norman Rockwell classic ... telling Pro Wrestling Sheet he's excited to pay tribute to the artist for a new comic book cover.

The cover for "Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol.2" is a clear riff on the famous Rockwell painting "The Discovery" ... and Lawler tells us it's because growing up Norman was one of his favorites.

"I always loved the almost photorealism that he could achieve, but also that he was a master storyteller." The King adds, "A lot of artists would paint a landscape or scene, but he could paint an entire story in that one picture."

Headlocked tells the story of a college theater major who drops out to become a pro wrestler.  The art is done entirely by wrestlers, with 13 televised stars contributing to the stories.

Volume 2 is slated for release in late November.