RED SONJA

[VSW]

THE 200+ PAGE SOFTCOVER COLLECTS THE SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORDS ADVENTURES FROM THE PAGES OF THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN.

May 17th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming release of The Further Adventures of Red Sonja Vol1, to go along with the 45th Anniversary of ‘She Devil with a Sword’. The 200+ page collection features issues from the original Marvel Comics series “The Savage Sword of Conan,” with each page painstakingly re-mastered for this volume! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Roy Thomas provides an introduction and there it comes with a stunning cover by legendary Red Sonja artist Frank Thorne!

The collection features the work of writers: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Doug Moench, Clair Noto, Frank Thorne, Christie Marx, Charles Dixon, James Owsley, Bruce Jones, Peter B. Gillis, Jim Valentino, Sue Flaxman, Marie Javins, Steve Buccellato and artists: Frank Thorne, E.R. Cruz, Estaban Maroto, Howard Chaykin, Dick Giordano, Terry Austin, John Buscema, Pablo Marcos, Tony DeZuniga, Barry Smith, Ernie Chan, Neal Adams, Geof Isherwood, Luke McDonnell, Armando Gil, Bruce Jones, Steven Carr, Gary Kwapisz, Josef Rubinstein, Gavin Curtis, Keith Williams, Alfredo Alcala, Del Barras, Reggie Jones, Kirk Etienne, Howard Simpson, Robert Quijano

Red Sonja, the “She-Devil with a Sword”, is a high fantasy sword and sorcery heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for comics by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. She first appeared in Conan the Barbarian #23 (Marvel Comics) in 1973. Red Sonja has become the archetypical example of the fantasy figure of a fierce and stunningly beautiful female barbarian. The character now appears monthly in her own series, as well as a series of mini-series and one-shots, all published by Dynamite Entertainment.

“We truly live in an age undreamed of, as evidenced but the continuing trove of classic material, remastered and re-presented for a new audience, and the legion of old-school fans. These are classic tales of Red Sonja, from an all-star creative cast, re-mastered for today.” Said, Editor Joseph Rybandt.

The Further Adventures of Red Sonja Vol 1 will be solicited in the June issue of Diamond Previews catalog, the comic industry’s premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and scheduled to ship in October of 2018. Readers are encouraged to order through their local comic retailers or through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment’s social media channels for the latest updates on Red Sonja comic books and graphic novels.

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[Sumato]

Oh I have always Loved Red Sonja !!

[VSW]

Oh I have always Loved Red Sonja !!

Me too until they changed her, Vampirella, & DEJAH THORIS outfits to some practical BS.

[VSW]

Red Sonja #1 preview

Red Sonja (Vol.5) #1

writer: Mark Russell

artist: Mirko Colak

covers: Amanda Conner (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B)

Christian Ward ©, Frank Cho (D), Cosplay (E)

“Seduction” (RI), Amanda Conner (RI-B/W)

Joseph Michael Linsner, (RI-B/W), Frank Cho (RI-B/W)

“Seduction” (RI-B/W), Joe Jusko Painted Sneak Peek (RI)

FC | 32 pages | Sword and Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+

No man knows the place of her birth, nor where she learned to wield a sword to shame many a male. They know only that she is called The She-Devil of The Hyrkanian Steppes. That, and RED SONJA.

MARK RUSSELL (The Flintstones) and MIRKO COLAK (Conan) bring a savage tale of metal and blood. A world conqueror possesses a massive army and a fatal prophecy. A bastard sorceress craves revenge. And a fearsome red-haired warrior is made wartime ruler of a homeland set for decimation.

[Sumato]

I remember reading about her when I was reading Conan back in the day..

one hot mean mamma i tell ya.

[VSW]

Dynamite and Humble Bundle announce Red Sonja deal

PRESS RELEASE
Dynamite and Humble Bundle announce the launch of a Hyrkanian-sized bundle deal with over 120 digital issues of Red Sonja and supporting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! AND ongoing Red Sonja writer Mark Russell has written a new standalone tale exclusive to Humble Bundle!
The bundle will only be available for a short time, so check it out here! – RED SONJA BUNDLE
Humble Bundle’s innovative pricing scale allows fans to pay what they want to fit their budget exactly. Their purchase will fall into one of four tiers, unlocking more and more comics with each tier and including those from the previous ones. At the top tier, one can get the equivalent of 131 issues for only $18, which is 95% off what would normally be approximately a whopping $350! In terms of page count, that all adds up to an insane 3,797 pages of comic books.
Stories from top writers and artists are included in this bundle, including but not limited to Gail Simone, Peter David, Frank Cho, Mike Carey, Amy Chu, Lucio Parrillo, Luke Lieberman, Michael Avon Oeming, Marguerite Bennett, Walter Geovani, Carlos Gomez, Mel Rubi and countless more!

The exclusive story, titled “Petitioning the Queen,” is a fun special story of Red Sonja struggling to prepare for a massive war while juggling her other new duties as Queen of Hyrkania. A pair of “magical” dwarves cause havoc in the streets and force Sonja to confront powers far beyond her understanding. It’s not to be missed, as story elements here will reverberate in the flagship and something else coming up…

Ongoing Red Sonja writer and multiple Eisner nominee Mark Russell (Wonder Twins, The Flintstones) is joined by co-writer Bryce Ingman (Edgar Allan Poe’s Snifter of Terror) for this story. The gentleman drawing it is Craig Rousseau (Impulse, Batman Beyond). Dearbhla Kelly and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou are also migrating over from the main series to serve up colors and letters, maintaining visual consistency through this acclaimed run. While it’s all wrapped up in the beautiful bow of a cover by regular artist Mirko Colak (Conan).

Writer Mark Russell explains, “This is a fun one-off that takes place between the first and second issues of the main series, and yet, introduces characters who will appear much later in the series. Craig’s lighter, more fantasy-toned art and Bryce’s clever writing come together really well in a story that’s more weirdly whimsical than the main series.”

“Mark’s Red Sonja certainly kicks a lot of ass, but her most important weapon isn’t a sword, it’s her mind,” said co-writer Bryce Ingman. “She’s a whip-smart tactician who’s usually a step or three ahead of those who oppose her, and we’ve stayed true to that dynamic in this Humble Bundle story while at the same time challenging Sonja’s wits by adding some new, irreverent fantasy elements to the mix. I’m insanely happy to get a chance to join in on the fun.”

“I jumped at the chance to draw a Red Sonja short, especially knowing Mark was involved, and Bryce is bringing the A-game too!,” said artist Craig Rousseau. “Even more so since the fun, quirky aspect of the story let me cut loose. It’s definitely a different, dirtier beast than drawing shiny superhero or sci-fi type stories, and the smaller character moments are what sold me.”

“Don’t miss out on the exclusive Humble Bundle One Shot of Red Sonja, created specially just for this Book Bundle!,” added Kelley Allen, Director of Books at Humble Bundle. “It has everything including dwarf magic, defecation pits and even a little bit of cowbell to boot – superb!”

To sweeten the deal even more, a portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and the National Coalition Against Censorship. The former is a cherished institution within the comic book industry that provides legal support for artistic professionals around the globe whose work is challenged by censors. From elementary school libraries to imprisoned political cartoonists, they tackle cases of all sizes and notoriety. Other functions of the CBLDF include research and education on the history of censorship of this art form. The National Coalition Against Censorship is an umbrella alliance of 50 American based organizations with a shared mission of combating censorship across art and expression, including the CBLDF. Dynamite has a history of working with divisive writers, artists and properties who attract the ire of censors such as The Boys, the Chaos! Comics stable of characters, creators including Howard Chaykin and Garth Ennis – and even Red Sonja herself.


“Red Sonja is one of our first licenses and series we’ve released, and we’ve had the great fortune to work with some of the best creators in the industry from Mark Russell to Gail Simone, Amy Chu, Michael Avon Oeming, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marjorie Liu, Mike Carey and so many other luminaries. We’ve also worked hand in hand with Humble Bundle over the years to create compelling packages for their fans and readers,” said Nick Barrucci, Dynamite CEO and Publisher. “Being able to bring all of these great comics to Humble Bundle to reach a new and larger audience is extremely rewarding and helps grow the comics market. And the fact that we also get to support two very worthy charities in The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and the National Coalition Against Censorship helps us give back to the medium we love!”

“Like the namesake of this bundle, Dynamite Entertainment is a charismatic force for good!,” said CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein. “We’re especially excited about the comics in this bundle. Mark Russell is a master of subversive free expression by exploring deep themes in unlikely spaces. His work and the other books in this bundle illuminate how free expression can be positive, catchy, inspiring, and fun. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of Dynamite, Humble Bundle and all the fans!”

Check out the available tiers below:
$1 Tier
Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #1-4
Red Sonja: Unchained #1-4
Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods #1-5
Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom #1
How could you turn down 14 issues for just a buck? That’s 97% off!

$8 Tier
Red Sonja (2005) #0-6

Red Sonja (2013) #0-6
Red Sonja (2016) #1-6
Red Sonja: Worlds Away #0
Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #1-5
Red Sonja: Vulture’s Circle #1-5
Red Sonja: The Black Tower #1-4
Adventures of Red Sonja TP Vol 1-3
14 issues sounded great, how about 71? Up to over 2,000 pages total and still 95% off!


$15 Tier
Red Sonja (2005) #8-18
Queen Sonja #1-5
Red Sonja: Worlds Away #1-11
Red Sonja (2019) #1-5
Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil #1
Red Sonja & Vampirella Meet Betty & Veronica #1-2
Red Sonja & the Ballad of the Red Goddess OGN
Red Sonja: Long Walk to Oblivion
Red Sonja Holiday Special 2018
Red Sonja/Tarzan #1-6
Math, math, math! 126 total issues. Over 3,500 pages of comics. 97% off a retail price of $276.68! These kinds of deals cannot be beaten!

$18 Tier
Red Sonja by Frank Thorne Art Edition Volume 1

A real cherry on top to reward fans for supporting the bundle and charity sponsors – the book collecting high quality scans directly from definitive Sonja artist Frank Thorne’s original art. See all his lines and even imperfections exactly as they would look in person.