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Preview: Red Sonja Attacks Mars #2

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Red Sonja Attacks Mars #2

writer: Jay Stephens
artist: Fran Strukan
covers: Joseph Michael Linsner (A), Jae Lee & June Chung (B), Greg Land (C)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery/Science Fiction | $4.99 | Teen+

As part of her quest to defeat the interlopers from the Red Planet threatening to conquer all of Hyrkania, the She-Devil with a Sword must track down and free a captured slave — but fame and her fearsome fighting reputation are hindering Sonja’s efforts to locate her quarry. Clearly, this is a job for Red Sohn, the incognito He-Devil with a Sword!

Of course, Sonja’s sojourn across the gender divide doesn’t go unnoticed by the throbbing-brained invaders, and they waste no time in taking advantage of the distraction to press their attack. After all her years of cheating death, will Sonja finally face the ultimate indignity of dying like a man?

Find out in the stunning second issue of Red Sonja Attacks Mars, transmitted directly from the hypertrophic heads of author JAY STEPHENS and artist FRAN STRUKAN and reassembled within unsettlingly attractive covers from JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and GREG LAND — images that will be inescapably included on exclusive trading cards polybagged with every copy of Covers A, B, and C!

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Red Sonja Brings the Fight in New Mars Attacks Crossover With Jay Stephens!

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The maniacal Martians of the cult classic Mars Attacks! brought the fight to the She-Devil With a Sword before, but now in a new series coming this March, Red Sonja Attacks Mars! Dynamite has announced the epic crossover full of action and laughs from perfect fit writer Jay Stephens.

Sonja is serving out a life-debt when she discovers a sinister prophecy of cosmic foulness from beyond the stars. To stop the imminent destruction of the whole world and her beloved Hyrkania, she must trek from the deserts in the south all the way to the northern shores of the Vilayet Sea. There she will go toe to toe with the big-headed insidious invaders back once more from Mars. Along the way she will face trials too, serpent-men, metamorlocks, and ancient monster-gods in her path.

Horror and humor master Jay Stephens, beloved for his genius series Dwellings and contributions to new titles like Tales from the Abyss, writes this new series and is joined by returning artist Fran Strukan. The cross-genre flavors of retro science fiction, sword and sorcery action, and dark comedy are all whipped up into a special Neapolitan twist of entertaining comics brilliance that will have readers crying “ACK ACK!” for more!

This interplanetary event for the ages is complemented by brain-bending covers from superstars Joseph Michael Linsner, Jae Lee, and Greg Land.

As a tribute to the classic trading card roots of Mars Attacks!, each cardstock variant cover of the first issue will additionally be polybagged with exclusive collectible cards featuring the piece from the respective artists, free of trade dress. It comes to shops in March 2025.

Preview: Mars Attacks Red Sonja TP

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Mars Attacks Red Sonja TP

writer: John Layman
artist: Fran Strukan
cover: Lucio Parrillo
FC | 120 pages | Science Fiction/Fantasy | $19.99 | Teen+

She is the red-haired she-devil with the sword.

They are the green-skinned invaders from the red planet.

Yes, those dastardly Mars Attacks Martians are attacking again, and these are the Martians of old, the Martians of the Hyborian Age. And so, it’s up to Red Sonja to stop the attack. But how will steel, strength and savagery stand again laser guns, sci-fi technology and weird, weird Martian science? Only one way to find out!

Buy this freakin’ book!

Collecting issues #1-5.

Mars Attacks Red Sonja TP

Preview: Elvira: The Shape of Elvira TP

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Elvira: The Shape of Elvira TP

writer: David Avallone
artist: Fran Strukan, Pasquale Qualano
covers: Francesco Francavilla
FC | 120 pages | Humor, Action/Adventure | $17.99 | Teen+

The Mistress of the Dark lands the leading role in a touching art film about human/gill monster romance, but there’s something decidedly fishy about her costar. Is there an Oscar(tm) in her future, or is director Billy Bullworth interested in spawning something more than an Academy Award-winning movie?!

Elvira: The Shape of Elvira TP

Mars Attacks Red Sonja & All of Hyrkania in New Series!

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Fans have seen them attack fin-headed cops, iconic rock bands, and fellow denizens of the red planet, but now Dynamite presents Mars Attacks Red Sonja!

John Layman and artist Fran Strukan will chronicle the untold tale of when the dastardly Martians invaded Hyrkania during the Hyborian Age. Joined by colorist Valentina Briški and letterer maestro Taylor Esposito, the team will unravel this forgotten piece of history. How do the steel and savagery of Red Sonja stand up against the advanced weaponry and science of the big-brained baddies? Only one way to find out, by reading the ACK-ing book!

The explosive first issue features a crop of covers by the coolest creators. A man very well-versed in depicting the She-Devil With a Sword is Lucio Parrillo, who highlights the menace of the Martians. Fan-favorite Dustin Nguyen uses plenty of red and his signature style, and we’re not just referring to Sonja’s hair. Arthur Suydam evokes the classic era of science fiction that birthed the Mars Attacks franchise originally. Coming a long way from having fan art featured in an issue of Red Sonja (Vol 4 #7), is Luca Strati showing off a victorious Sonja. The legendary Barry Kitson swings through with a wraparound bursting with dynamism. And last but certainly not least is an incentive variant by Alan Quah homaging the classic trading cards.

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Preview: The Shape Of Elvira #3

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The Shape Of Elvira #3

writer: David Avallone
artist: Fran Strukan
covers: Francesco Francavilla (A), J. Bone (B), Dave Acosta (C), Photo Cover (D)
Francesco Francavilla (RI-Virgin), J. Bone (RI-Virgin), Dave Acosta (RI-B/W), Photo Cover (RI-Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+

It came from Hollywood! Elvira has discovered her co-star’s monstrous secret, and she’s not the only one. Things get out of hand on the set of “The Heart is a Black Lagoon,” as murder, mystery and interspecies romance all come to a boil in the penultimate issue of THE SHAPE OF ELVIRA!

The Shape Of Elvira #3

Preview: Elvira: The Shape of Elvira #2

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Elvira: The Shape of Elvira #2

writer: David Avallone
artist: Fran Strukan
covers: Francesco Francavilla (A), J. Bone (B), Dave Acosta (C), Photo Cover (D)
Francesco Francavilla (RI-Virgin), J. Bone (RI-Virgin), Dave Acosta (RI-B/W), Photo Cover (RI-Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+

It came from Hollywood! Elvira has discovered her co-star’s monstrous secret, and she’s not the only one. Things get out of hand on the set of “The Heart is a Black Lagoon,” as murder, mystery and interspecies romance all come to a boil in the penultimate issue of THE SHAPE OF ELVIRA!

Elvira: The Shape of Elvira #2

Preview: Shape of Elvira #1

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Shape of Elvira #1

writer: David Avallone
artist: Fran Strukan
covers: Francesco Francavilla (A), J. Bone (B), Kyle Strahm (C), Dave Acosta (D), Photo Cover (E),
Francesco Francavilla (RI-Virgin), Kyle Strahm (RI-B/W), J. Bone (RI-Virgin), Dave Acosta (RI-B/W), Photo Cover (RI-Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Comedy/Horror | $3.99 | Teen+

The Mistress of the Dark lands the leading role in a touching art film about human/gill monster romance, but there’s something decidedly fishy about her costar. Is there an Oscar™ in her future, or is director Billy Bullworth interesting in spawning something more than an Academy Award-winning movie? Dive into the first issue of this special four-part miniseries, by David Avallone (ELVIRA, BETTIE PAGE).

Shape of Elvira #1