ComicsPRO: ‘Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword’ #1 Sees Revolution In Hyboria
by Erik Amaya
While Red Sonja is the most famous Hyrkania to venture across the land in a time untold, her travels also led in her into Hyboria — another realm known for a famous adventurer. But in May’s Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword #1 from Dynamite Entertainment, she faces a different challenge as she finds the land in the midst of a spring of revolution. As the company announced Monday, “a turbulent movement is determined to reshape all of Hyboria in their image, and have no interest in sparing anyone in their way. The She-Devil must protect the last descendant of an ancient bloodline from their scourge. The person under Sonja’s protection, Aretha, is needed for a blood ritual, and Sonja sets out to try to free her from this cursed fate. Questions will arise through this latest quest that will shake the She-Devil to her core!”
Also joining her on this Hyborian adventure are “several new friends and foes,” including the Brotherhood of the Rising Sun. We assume they are the baddies, but you never know in the days of high adventure.
The new tale — and flagship Sonja comic — comes courtesy of The Terminator: Metal writer Rory McConville and artist Pablo de Bonis. In a statement, the writer said, “”I’m thrilled to be journeying to Hyboria for the She-Devil’s latest adventure … As the series begins, Sonja is just trying to enjoy a quiet tankard of ale or three when an old ally’s plea for aid pulls her into a revolutionary crisis on the brink of toppling the corrupt kingdom of Koth and unleashing dangers that could engulf all of Hyboria. I’m fortunate to be working with the incredibly talented Pablo de Bonis. When I first saw his pages, I knew readers were in for something special and I can’t wait for them to join us on this quest.”
Supporting the first issue are covers from Stuart Sayger, Lucio Parrillo, Joseph Michael Linsner, Mike Rooth, and a cosplay photo cover from Woman of Wonder. Additionally, “fans can customize their own cover or get one from a favorite creator via a Blank Authentix.” A blind bag option featuring “three limited editions of the issue selected randomly from a range of covers exclusive to this offering” will also be available.
Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword #1 debuts this May.
