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Preview: Best of Red Sonja Hardcover

Best of Red Sonja Hardcover

writers: Various
artists: Various
covers: Jenny Frison
FC | 368 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $49.99 | Teen+

What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the She-Devil With a Sword than to revisit her greatest tales in an all-new hardcover collection? Brought together for the first time in a single volume, these storied sagas trace the legendary exploits of the Hyboria’s favorite daughter over five skull-smashing, tavern-wrecking decades!

From her earliest comic book appearances in Marvel Feature and the very first Red Sonja series — penned by such legendary talents as ROY THOMAS and FRANK THORNE — to her contemporary epics crafted by celebrated scribes like GAIL SIMONE, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, and LUKE LIEBERMAN and artistic titans like WALTER GEOVANNI, MEL RUBI, and LIAM SHARP, The Best of Red Sonja brings readers more than 350 pages of crimson-maned classics — including:

  • “The Temple of Abomination!” — Roy Thomas & Dick Giordano
  • “Red Sonja” — Roy Thomas & Esteban Maroto
  • “The Blood of the Unicorn” — Roy Thomas, Ed Summer, Clara Noto & Frank Thorne
  • “The Day of the Sword” — Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Dick Giordano & Terry Austin
  • “The Message” — Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Carey & Mel Rubi
  • “The Return of Kulan Gath” — Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi & Stephen Sadowski
  • “Birth of a She-Devil” — Luke Lieberman & Sergio Davila
  • “One More Day” — Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Grey & Liam Sharp
  • “The Cloud Tiger” — Arvid Nelson & Pablo Marcos
  • “Wolves on the Road” — Eric Trautmann & Walter Geovani
  • “Red Sonja” — Gail Simone & Walter Geovani
  • “Queen of the Frozen Wastes” — Frank Cho, Doug Murray & Gregory Homs
  • “Worlds Away” — Amy Chu & Carlos Gomez
  • “The Coronation” — Mark Russell & Mirko Colak
  • “Three Wishes” — Luke Lieberman & Sergio Davila
Best of Red Sonja Hardcover

Preview: The Adventures of Red Sonja Omnibus Hardcover

The Adventures of Red Sonja Omnibus Hardcover

writer: Roy Thomas, various
artist: Frank Thorne, various
cover: Frank Thorne
FC | 648 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $99.99 | Teen+

This comprehensive collection reprints the classic Red Sonja tales from Marvel Feature #1-7, Red Sonja issues #1-15, and the She-Devil’s appearances from the original Marvel Comics series The Savage Sword of Conan in a single impressive volume. Presented with fully remastered color pages, this timeless tome also features a beautiful cover by legendary Red Sonja artist Frank Thorne.

The Adventures of Red Sonja Omnibus Hardcover

Coming to Comic-Con@Home… The Hermes Press Frank Thorne Memorial Panel

Come and celebrate the life and art of one of the Silver and Bronze Age’s finest artists who was one of the primary advocates of erotic comic book storytelling: Frank Thorne. The panel, moderated by publisher Daniel Herman (Silver Age the Second Generation of Comic Book Artists), will feature Brian Peck (Frank Thorne’s Ghita an Erotic Treasury, Volumes 1 and 2), who will talk about Thorne’s work as well as his wit and humor; Howard Davis (Frank Thorne’s Battling Beauties) who will reminisce about his over fifty-year relationship with Thorne; Gary Groth (president, Fantagraphics) who will talk about Thorne’s career from his perspective of having published numerous stories by the artist as well as having conducted an extensive interview with him in The Comics Journal; and Zaddick Longenbach (Thorne’s art dealer) who will speak about his many years representing the artist’s work. The panel will feature a brief video biography created exclusively for the panel featuring numerous examples of original artwork.

Start time: Jul 23, 2021 5:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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Red Sonja Frank Thorne Statue Launches on Indiegogo

The She-Devil with a Sword strikes on Indiegogo! Bring the legendary heroine Red Sonja into your collection with a high quality 1/6 scale resin collectible statue, produced by Dynamite, and now the feature of their very first major preorder campaign on Indiegogo. Sonja’s striking looks, fearsome pose and deadly weaponry in this piece are inspired by her first truly definitive artist, Frank Thorne! Pledge now to preorder the statue and check out other extras in the campaign for more value!

Thorne’s definitive style is brought into the third dimension and your collection in this 1/6 scale collectible statue sculpted and painted lovingly based on the cover to Marvel Feature #4. The Steve Kiwus sculpted piece stands a stunning 12.5 inches tall and features Sonja in a classic pose.

Through her nearly 50 year history, many artists have left their mark on the She-Devil with a Sword. Arguably none have impacted the heroine quite like Frank Thorne. His clean lines, fluid action and slight hint of eroticism on Red Sonja catapulted the character from a supporting footnote in Hyrkanian lore to a worldwide fan-favorite solo star. Through his judging of “Lookalike Contests” in his “Wizard” persona at early conventions, Thorne and Sonja fans even contributed to the rise of cosplay! 

After contributing for a few years to western, war and mystery anthologies, Frank Thorne’s popularity exploded when he was handed the artistic reigns of everyone’s favorite Hyrkanian hero. Across barely a three year run, his Red Sonja work cemented him as one of the most treasured and respected artists of the era. Thorne then opted to venture into more independent and risque waters, with his creations the barbarienne Ghita of Alizarr, the Barbarella-esque Lann and other characters for such prestigious publications as Heavy Metal and Playboy.

The statue is also available in black and white and “berzerker” editions and backers can even upgrade to get a limited edition marked and numbered Proof edition.

Backers can choose from a myriad of captivating rewards, to complement the centerpiece statue or to support the campaign at their chosen budget. A selection of graphic novels have been chosen that reprint or represent the Frank Thorne era of Sonja, particularly in the Adventures and Further Adventures of Red Sonja collections. Or go big with the three-volume Red Sonja by Frank Thorne Artist Editions, reproducing his peerless original art at original size. Deluxe hardcover art books are also available to wonder at the artwork produced through the years. And don’t forget the cute Frank Thorne Red Sonja enamel pins!

Red Sonja Pint Glasses, Out Now

Red Sonja Pint Glasses

Art: Frank Thorne
$19.99

Let Red Sonja quench your thirst for action! Enjoy a tall glass o’ ale (or another preferred beverage, if you’re not a Hyrkanian warrior) in official Women of Dynamite Glassware. These two (2) sturdy pint glasses celebrate vintage images of the She-Devil with a Sword, as she appeared on the covers to Marvel Feature #4 (1975) and Red Sonja #1 (1977), both as illustrated by acclaimed fantasy artist Frank Thorne! Featuring the ever-classic Red Sonja logo on the back of each glass, this two-piece set ships in a protective case. Knock one back and have an adventure!

Red Sonja Pint Glasses

Red Sonja 45th Anniversary Foil Trading Card Box, Out Now

Red Sonja 45th Anniversary Foil Trading Card Box

artists: J. Scott Campbell, Frank Thorne, Walter Simonson, Amanda Conner, John Buscema, Fiona Staples, Jenny Frison, Jay Anacleto, Juan Doe, Mike McKone, Amy Reeder, Lucio Parrillo, Art Baltazar, Anthony Marques, Guiseppe Camuncoli, Stephanie Buscema, Dick Giordano, Jonboy Meyers, Mel Rubi, Joseph Michael Linsner, more
2.5” x 3.5” | Individual, 7-card foil pack: $89.99 | Teen+
2.5” x 3.5” | Box of 12 foil packs: $1,079.88 | Teen+

A Deluxe-Premiere set featuring a select group of Red Sonja’s most renowned artists portraying the “She-Devil with a Sword” in all of her savage, majestic beauty! This set includes an 18 card base set, PLUS Dynamite chase cards that include: 6 autographed cards, 3 B&W art cards, 9-card puzzle cards, 2-box-topper special cards, special bonus chase cards, and hand-drawn, original art, signed sketch cards!

Every autographed card featuring a color ink or ultra-rare, gold ink signature!

Every individual foil pack includes 2 Base Cards, 2 sketch cards, 1 B&W art card, 1 puzzle card, and 1 autographed card.

Every specially designed, 4-color box includes 12 foil packs.

Preview: Further Adventures of Red Sonja Vol.1

Further Adventures of Red Sonja Vol.1

writer: 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
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, Rober Quijano
cover: Frank Thorne
FC | 200+ pages | $19.99 | Teen+

Featuring a collection of issues from the original Marvel Comics series “The Savage Sword of Conan,” with each page painstakingly re-mastered for this volume! Plus, Sonja Tales from Kull and the Barbarians, as well as pin-ups!

Preview: Red Sonja 2017 Calendar

Red Sonja 2017 Calendar

Rating: Teen+
Cover: Jim Lee
Art: Jim Lee, Frank Thorne, Joe Jusko, Alex Ross, Frank Cho, Estrban Maroto, Greg Land, Joseph Michael Linsner, David Mack, Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Mel Rubi, and more
$14.99

Even during the winter months, Red Sonja is no ice queen… she’s a She-Devil! Fiery in spirit, skilled in combat, lusty and bawdy in her revelry, the crimson-tressed heroine looks gorgeous and grand throughout every month of the 2017 wall calendar. Proudly display these powerful portrayals of the fan-favorite swordswoman, courtesy of the artistic talent of of Frank Cho, Joe Jusko, Greg Land, Jim Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner, Davie Mack, Esteban Maroto, Alex Ross, Marc Silvestri, Frank Thorne, Michael Turner, Mel Rubi, and more!

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Preview: Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja: Art Edition Vol. 3

Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja: Art Edition Vol. 3

Roy Thomas, Clara Noto (w)
Frank Thorne (a/c)
FC • 104 pages • $150.00 • Teen+

The third and final volume in Dynamite Entertainment’s Red Sonja Art Edition line dedicated to fantasy illustration’s shining star, Frank Thorne! The defining She-Devil artist shares his original storyboards from the issue #7 through #11 of the acclaimed 1970’s Red Sonja comic book series. Scanned in high-resolution color and printed at original size, this gorgeous hardcover collection preserves every detail of the artist’s meticulous skill and hard work, while simultaneously presenting a complete storyline for all to enjoy. Limited to initial orders ONLY.

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Preview: Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition Vol. 2

Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition Vol. 2

Roy Thomas, Clara Noto, Wendy Pini (w)
Frank Thorne (a/c)
FC • 128 pages • $150.00 • Teen+

Celebrate fantasy illustration’s shining star with Frank Thorne’s second Red Sonja Art Edition! The consummate She-Devil artist shares his original storyboards from the first six issues of the acclaimed 1977 Red Sonja comic book series. Scanned in high-resolution color and printed at original size, this gorgeous hardcover collection preserves every detail of the artist’s meticulous skill and hard work, while simultaneously presenting a complete storyline for all to enjoy. Limited to initial orders ONLY.

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