What is the Black Tower? What startling mysteries does it contain within its walls? And most shockingly… how will its very existence cause the death of Red Sonja?

When the Hyrkanian swordswoman rides into the city of Lur, she discovers that a mysterious ebon fortress has risen in the night, inspiring paranoia among the populace. While some fearful citizens are driven to murderous frenzy, others become fanatic devotees of the tower’s unknown inhabitants. As the years go by, Sonja is always drawn back to this desperate place where unfeeling eyes gleam in dark corners. Who are the Soulless, and what terrible fate will they bring to the red-tressed heroine?

Well if you enjoy massive twists at the end of stories, you will find a few of those here. I won’t tell you the twist but, it manages to tie the story together in an oddly brilliant manner. For the most part the story is very traditional story in a fantasy universe, good vs. evil. Of course there are defiantly some interesting surprises as the story goes on, but I won’t reveal them. If you want to know what they are, buy the book.

Like most Red Sonja stories, the art work is rarely lacking in violence, scantly clad barbarian women, and of course, blood. While the earlier artwork, is much more colorful, almost hopeful in style. As the story progress, the art progresses with it to amplify the growing feeling of hopeless and desperation. Some of that is subtle, while other times it is much more apparent which is a nice touch.

Story: Frank Tieri Art: Cezar Razek
Story: 8.0 Story: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review