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Preview: Legenderry: Red Sonja #2

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Brett

Legenderry: Red Sonja #2

Marc Andreyko (w)
Aneke (a)
Sergio Fernandez Davila (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
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After the shocking reveal last issue, Red Sonja teams up with the strangest and most-unexpected of partners! As Red races against time to stop the rise of an unstoppable army, the action goes from the streets of the Big City to the high seas! Is everyone’s favorite red-headed pirate/swordswoman finally in over her head? And if you thought last issue ended with a “WTF?” moment, well, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet!

Review: Legenderry Red Sonja #2

Posted on March 18, 2015 by

With a highly stylized concept and setting such as steampunk to work with, it is necessary in terms of plot to establish something which doesn’t simply rely on the novelty of the particular fantasy world. In terms of the Legenderry spin-off series from Dynamite, this has been the case thus far. It has been interesting to see familiar character re-imagined with a different inspiration, but without a story to back it up it therefore becomes all about the visual experience as opposed to the plot. The first issue of Red Sonja was the one which was the least influenced by the steampunk, but it was also the one that was the least engaging, even if it was entirely fun as a reading experience.

The first issue finished off with the revelation of Lady Frankenstein as the figure lurking in the shadows, and it tied the series into the steampunk setting much more than portraying Sonja as a pirate. The problem with the Frankenstein stories is that they do not fit exactly within the realm of steampunk. The genre sees the technoligical progress at the time of being able to achieve the impossible, at least in the minds of Verne and the others that wrote the science fiction of the time. Frankenstein is a different form of science fiction, one that is much more cautionary in its outlook, as man is warned not to mess with the forces of nature. As a tie-in to steampunk it initially fit well with Red Sonja as a steampunk pirate, but the reintroduction for the umpteenth time in comic history of the story of Frankenstein drags this issue back a bit, especially as it comes early on. What follows is a decent chase sequence and even includes a much more direct reference to Verne, even if it not a particularly deep story.

This series continues to be a fun read, but little beyond that. It will not really disappoint, and especially not for those that like steampunk as the genre is rarely given any attention. Equally this is not a great comic and it is not even really a good one. It is a piece of fun fluff and while it strives to be better, it is too limited by its own crossing over of different characters to achieve what it is going for. It is less than the sum of its parts, but those parts still make it above average.

Story: Marc Andreyko Art: Aneke
Story: 7.7 Art: 7.7 Overall: 7.7 Recommendation: Read

Dynamite provided Graphic Policy with a free copy for review

Preview: Legenderry: Red Sonja #1

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Brett

Legenderry: Red Sonja #1

Marc Andreyko (w)
Aneke (a)
Joe Benitez, Cedric Poulat, Sergio Fernandez Davila (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
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One of the breakout stars of LEGENDERRY gets her own series! After sailing the high seas, Red Sonja returns to the Big City for some R&R, but when she tries to stop a simple kidnapping, she discovers that things ain’t so simple! Red finds herself caught up in an adventure that will take her from the city to the sea to – well, you’ll find out! And who is that mysterious figure lurking in the shadows? All – well, some anyway, will be revealed in a story that had to be called “The Body Electric”!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Brett

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday.

Brett

Top Pick: Princessless: The Pirate Princess #1 (Action Lab Entertaiment) – A new volume of Princeless is here! Everyone rejoice! The first issue is as wonderful as expected, and features a kick-ass minority woman in the lead. In fact all of the main characters are kick-ass women! Perfect for kids and adults.

Darth Vader #1 (Marvel) – Marvel’s relaunch of the Star Wars comics line has been solid so far, and Darth Vader takes the spotlight in his own series. Can’t wait to see what writer Kieron Gillen does with him.

Divinity #1 (Valiant) – The first issue is a fascinating departure from previous Valiant series and the character is nothing like what they’ve done before. The first issue is a trippy dreamlike tale, and its so good. This is not your normal superhero series.

The Sculptor (First Second) – This came out last week, but Previews has it listed for this week. Scott McCloud’s latest graphic novel is an absolute masterpiece.

Southern Bastards #7 (Image Comics) – Jason Aaron’s Southern gothic series has been amazing so far. You never know where each issue will take you. This is one of the first comics I read when I get a chance.

Edward

Top Pick: Legenderry Red Sonja (Dynamite Entertainment)– Two genres meet in an unexpected way as the steampunk meets the red-haired barbarian in a Victorian setting. It is unconventional to be sure, but also a lot of fun.

Grimm Fairy Tales: Wonderland #32 (Zenescope) – Another great one-shot from the creative team that is taking this series in brand new directions. It is a cat-and-mouse story where the mouse is another cat.

Morning Glories #43 (Image Comics) – Casey has decided to run for class president in order to save Jade, but she doesn’t have a chance of winning does she? Not until the unexpected happens.

Secret Six #2 (DC Comics) – Fans responded to the release of this series under the new 52 banner at DC with great interest, but the first issue left many confused. Combined with a long wait for the second issue, what will fans end up thinking?

Thor #5 (Marvel) – This series has been telling a great story, and yet continues to divide fans over the radical change. Those that look beyond it will realize that this is no stunt.

George

Top Pick: Guardians Of The Galaxy #24 (Marvel) – The second chapter of The Black Vortex story line. Frankly, anything concerning the GOTG right now is worth picking up each week as the stories are getting better and much more fun each month.

Darth Vader #1 – If Star Wars #2 was any indication of how this series is going to be then we are on for one amazing ride. The art and writing blend seamlessly to bridge the gap between two amazing movies we have loved for so long.

Morning Glories #43 (Image Comics) – The students at Morning Glory Academy are getting more involved in the politics at school and the inevitable meeting with mysterious Headmaster should be just right around the corner.

Southern Bastards #7 (Image Comics) – The ending to the last arc left all of us with our jaws on the floor. The current arc is just as great and we can’t get enough of this amazing football tradition in the deep South

The Walking Dead #137 (Image Comics/Skybound) – The new arc promises to reveal more about The Whisperers, a new ‘cult-like’ group that we (or our heroes) know little of. Carl has been more of a focus recently and that is definitely a good thing.

Comixstravaganza’s “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca

Top Pick: Five Ghosts #15 (Image Comics) – Grey vs Van Helsing! – this is one of the most original concepts in comics! Every month, Frank Barberie delivers high-octane high adventure! This is part 3 of the new story arc and it’s Fabian Grey vs. Van Helsing!

Darth Vader #1 (Marvel) – I have always maintained that Vader is either hero or villain, depending on your point of view. The previous Dark Horse series did a lot to paint him as a hero. I hope this new Marvel series does the same. But, for the first time ever, it’s canon!

Doc Savage Omnibus Vol. 1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – normally I’m not a huge fan of trades, but sometimes a series is better when compiled rather than in monthly single issues. I’m feeling this may be true for the new Dynamite Doc Savage series. Plus in many cases you get more bang for your buck with a good collection. And the job Dynamite has done with these classic pulp heroes, it’s more than good, they’ve been great!

Legenderry Red Sonja #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Steampunk. Red Sonja. Any questions?

Legenderry Vampirella #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Ditto.

Review: Legenderry Red Sonja #1

Posted on February 10, 2015 by

Following on the first issue of Legenderry Vampirella, these two series are proving that there are still lots of stories left to tell for the steampunk versions of the Dynamite characters. By comparison to Vampirella Red Sonja didn’t get as much of the steampunk treatment, at least not in her character design. There is one major difference for Sonja as compared to the other characters and that is that while she is in a displaced time period, it is also one which is more advanced than her own. In comparison to the other characters though, the anachronism gives here rather than takes away. The setting for the character is still a foreign one, and that in itself might be the weakest part of this issue, as the somewhat generic role of pirate captain doesn’t fit as well for Sonja even where other new developments do.

As was the case with Vampirella, Sonja is also on the trail of some supernatural terrors, but of course the way that she goes about it is all her own. It is thematically similar to the other Legenderry title, but contextually different enough. The format of the story even fits in with Red Sonja well enough, establishing her as a serious character and strong female, both in charge of her fellow pirates and later handling herself in battle. For anyone not entirely sold on the idea or the concept, the revelation of the identity of the mysterious character at the end should solidify acceptance for the series and for how it belongs into the steampunk genre.

The end result is not a great accomplishment, but it is a fun and easy read with good pacing and engaging action sequences. Dynamite already proved that with Legenderry that they have a surprise sleeper on their hands, and with the quality of this first issue and others, there is no reason to expect that to stop any time soon. Steampunk may be an abnormal setting for characters, but it proves to be one which is easily pliable to being one in which strong female characters can thrive, and if that is the case then Dynamite has a winning formula for its female leads.

Story: Marc Andreyko Art: Aneke
Story: 8.3 Art: 8.3 Overall: 8.3 Recommendation: Read