Red Sonjais asword-and-sorcerycharacter created by writerRoy Thomasand artistBarry Windsor-SmithforMarvel Comicsin 1973, partially inspired byRobert E. Howard's characterRed Sonya of Rogatino.
Red Sonja | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics(1973–1986) Dynamite Entertainment(2005–present) |
First appearance | Conan the Barbarian#23 (February 1973) |
Created by | Roy Thomas Barry Windsor-Smith |
In-story information | |
Notable aliases | Mary Jane Watson[1][2] |
Marvel Comics published stories featuring Red Sonja until 1986, and returned to the character for a one-shot story in 1995. In 2005,Dynamite Entertainmentbegan publishing stories of the heroine, during which the original Sonja was killed and replaced by a "reincarnation". The series was rebooted by writerGail Simonein 2013, telling an altered version of Red Sonja's early life story via flashbacks. Subsequent writers ofRed Sonjahave includedAmy Chu,Mark Russell,Luke Lieberman,Jimmy Palmiotti,andAmanda Conner,among others.
Red Sonja has appeared in numerous titles, both as a solo protagonist and together withConan,as well as in crossovers with characters from Marvel Comics and Dynamite Comics. A total of six Red Sonja novels were published from 1981 to 1983 byDavid C. SmithandRichard L. Tierney,and a feature film starringBrigitte Nielsenin the title role,Red Sonja,was released in 1985.
Sonja's signature clothing is herbikini armor,consisting typically ofscale mail.In 2011, Red Sonja was ranked 1st inComics Buyer's Guide's"100 Sexiest Women in Comics" list.[3]
History
editMarvel Comics (1973–1995)
editRed Sonja was created by writerRoy Thomasand artistBarry Windsor-SmithforMarvel Comicsin 1973, partially based on Red Sonya, a femaleswashbucklerfrom "The Shadow of the Vulture".[4]
Red Sonja debuted in Marvel'sConan the Barbarian#23 (1973).[5]Thomas created a new origin story and transposed the timeline from the 16th century of Howard's original Red Sonya to theHyborian Age,another Howard creation, to have Sonja interact withConan the Barbarian.In 1975, Marvel Comics published the first issue ofRed Sonjaafter the character headlinedMarvel Featurefor seven issues that same year.[6][7]
Red Sonja's origin story was told in the story "The Day of the Sword" in the Marvel magazineKull and the Barbarians#3 (1975), written byRoy ThomasandDoug Moenchand illustrated byHoward Chaykin.The same story was later redrawn byDick GiordanoandTerry Austinand published in the magazineThe Savage Sword of Conan#78 (July 1982). In this version, Red Sonja lives with her family in the WesternHyrkaniansteppes. When she is 21, a group of mercenaries kills her family and burns down their house. Sonja attempts to defend herself, but cannot lift her brother's sword. She israpedby the leader of the group. Answering her cry for revenge, the red goddessScáthachappears to her and gives her incredible fighting skills, on the condition that she never lie with a man unless he defeats her in fair combat.
Marvel's last published story featuring Red Sonja was the one-shot issueRed Sonja: Scavenger Hunt#1 (December 1995), written by Glenn Herdling and illustrated by Ken Lashley.[8]
Dynamite Comics (2005–present)
editIn 2005,Dynamite Comicsbegan publishingRed Sonja.The series debuted with an issue zero written byMichael Avon OemingandMike Careyand drawn byMel Rubi.[9]It depicted the original Sonja's death in issue #34. A new character of the same name, described as a reincarnation, takes her place from issue #35 onward.[10]
At the 2013Emerald City Comic Con,Dynamite announced thatGail Simonewould be writing a new ongoingRed Sonjaseries with art from Walter Geovani.[11]Simone noted in interviews that her version was slightly "rebooted", showing the character's beginnings.[12]Issue #1 of Simone's run was released in July 2013 to positive reviews.[13]The series lasted 18 issues.[14]After Simone's run, Dynamite launched a newRed Sonjaseries in January 2016. The book featuredMarguerite Bennettas writer, and a redesign of the character by artistNicola Scott.[15]That series lasted six issues.[16]
In December 2017, a newRed Sonjacomic series debuted with a zero issue priced at 25 cents by writerAmy Chuwith art by Carlos Gomez.[17]The series ran for 25 issues, ending in 2019.[18]
In November 2019, a new series by writer Mark Russell and art by Mirko Colak debuted to positive critical reception,[19][20]leading into a spinoff series calledKilling Red Sonja.[21]Russell left the series after issue 24 and was replaced with writer Luke Lieberman, with art by Drew Moss.[22]The series ran 28 issues.
In mid-2021, Dynamite released the anthologyRed Sonja: Black, White, Red.Each issue presents stories by different teams of artists and writers, includingKurt Busiek,Benjamin Dewey, Amanda Deibert, Cat Staggs,Mark Russell,and Bob Q.[23]Also announced was a crossover with Project superpower. A sequel to it will be released in November 2022 called Vampirella VS Red Sonja.[24]
In February 2021, Dynamite released a series titledSonjaversal,depicting Red Sonja meeting hermultiversalcounterparts.[25]That same month, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti co-wrote the seriesInvincible Red Sonjawith artist Moritat.[26]
In June 2021, the character appeared inDie!namiteandDie!namite Lives.[27]That same month, Dynamite Entertainment announced that a new series written byMirka Andolfoand drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro would debut in September 2021.[28]The first issue sold out its initial run of 32,000 copies, prompting a second printing.[29][30]
In December 2021, it was announced that Red Sonja would appear in the sequel toDie!namiteandDie!namite LivescalledDie!namite Never Dies.[31]
Hell Sonja,a spinoff fromSonjaversal,was released in January 2022.[32]That same month, theImmortal Red Sonjaseries by writer Dan Abnett and artist Alessandro Miracolo was announced for April, which would depict Sonja inKing Arthur'sCamelot.[33]In February 2022, Dynamite announced that it would debutRed Sithain May, set ten years after Andolfo's storyline, following Red Sonja's adopted daughter, Sitha.[34]
In March 2022, Dynamite announced another spinoff titled from Sonjaversal,Samurai Sonja,written by Jordan Clark with art by Pasquale Qualano.[35]In August, a one-shot fairy tale reimagining Red Sonja as Jack fromJack and the Beanstalkwas released.[36]Unbreakable Red Sonjawas released in October 2022,[37]and the crossover seriesHell Sonja/Red Sonjawas released in December the same year.[38]
In April 2023, Dynamite announced that it would debut the next ongoingRed Sonjaseries by writer Torunn Grønbekk and artist Walter Geovani in celebration of the character's 50th anniversary.[39]The first issue, released in July, featured dozens of variant covers by artists includingJim Cheung,Bryan Hitch,Mike Mignola,Joseph Michael Linsner,Jenny Frison,Frank Cho,andKevin Eastman.[40]
Savage Red SonjabyDan Panosianand Alessio Petillo was released in November 2023,[41]followed byRed Sonja: Empire of the Damnedby Steve Niles and Alessandro Amoruso in April 2024.[42]The sequel toRed Sonja: Birth of the She-devilcalledRed Sonja: Death and the Devilwas released in September 2024.[43]
Depiction of sexuality
editBikini armor
editThis sectionneeds additional citations forverification.(October 2017) |
Most artists depict Red Sonja wearing a very brief "chainmail bikini"costume ofscale armor,usually with boots andgauntlets.As originally drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith for "The Shadow of the Vulture" and "The Song of Red Sonja" inConan the Barbarianissues 23 and 24 (1972), she wore a long-sleeved mail shirt and short pants of red silk.[44]
As told byRoy Thomasin the introduction ofRed Sonja AdventuresVolume 1 (Dynamite Entertainment), Spanish artistEsteban Marotosubmitted an uncommissioned illustration to him while Thomas was editing the magazineSavage Sword of Conan.The illustration featured a redesigned silver "metal bikini", which resembled fantasy costumes that other Maroto heroines sported in the 1970s. This illustration was printed for the first time inJim Steranko's magazineComixscene#5 in black and white. It was reprinted inSavage Sword of Conan#1, then inMarvel Treasury Edition#15 in color, and later restored and colored byJosé Villarrubiaas an alternative cover for the Dynamite Entertainment edition ofRed Sonja#2. Maroto drew her in this costume for a double page spread illustration inSavage Tales#3 and then for her first solo adventure inSavage Sword of Conan#1.John Buscemadrew her in this costume in the same magazine and in issues 43, 44, and 48 ofConan the Barbarian(1974).Dick Giordanoportrayed Sonja in the bikini for the first issue ofMarvel Featurevol. 2 (Nov. 1975) beforeFrank Thornetook over from issue #2 (Jan. 1976).
Bisexuality
editIn 2016, author Gail Simone indicated that Sonja was bisexual during her run.[45]In 2020, the seriesRed Sonja: The Price of Bloodby writer Luke Lieberman and artist Walter Geovani corroborated this, depicting Sonja as having slept with a woman.[46]
Comics bibliography
editMarvel Comics
editPUBLICATION | ISSUE | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION
*=not collected | |
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Marvel Comics Feature(1975) | 1–7 | Roy Thomas, Bruce Jones | Frank Thorne, Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano | Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 1[47] | |
Red Sonja(Vol. 1) (1977) | 1–15 | Roy Thomas, Clair Noto | Frank Thorne, John Buscema | Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 2[48]
Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 3[49] | |
Red Sonja(Vol. 2) (1983) | 1–2 | Christie Marx, Roy Thomas | Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Colon, Alan Kupperberg | * | |
Red Sonja(Vol. 3) (1983) | 1–8 | Tom DeFalco, Bill Mantlo, Louise Simonson | Dave Simons, May Wilshire, Pat Broderick, Rudy Nebres | * | |
9–13 | Louise Simonson, Mary Wilshire | Mary Wilshire | * | ||
Red Sonja: Scavenger Hunt | 1 | Glenn Herdling | Ken Lashley | * | |
Red Sonja 3-D(1998) | Blackthorne | 1 | David Cody Weiss, Bobbi JG Weiss | Aaron Lopresti | * |
Red Sonja: Death in Scarlet(1999) | Cross Plains | 1 | Roy Thomas | Steve Lightle | * |
Dynamite Entertainment
editOngoing series
editTitle | ISSUE | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION |
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Red Sonja: She Devil With a Sword(2005) | 0–80 | Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming | Mel Rubi | Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 1[50]
Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 2: Arrowsmith[51] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 3: The Rise of Kulan Gath[52] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 4: Animals & More[53] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 5: World on Fire[54] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 6: Death[55] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 7: Born Again[56] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 8: Blood Dynasty[57] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 9: War Season Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 10: Machines of Empire[58] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 11: Echoes of War[59] Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 12: Swords Against the Jade Kingdom Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword, Vol. 13: The Long March Home Red Sonja: She-devil with a Sword Omnibus Volume 1 Red Sonja: She-devil with a Sword Omnibus Volume 2 Red Sonja: She-devil with a Sword Omnibus Volume 3 Red Sonja: She-devil with a Sword Omnibus Volume 4 Red Sonja: She-devil with a Sword Omnibus Volume 5 |
Queen Sonja(2009) | 1–35 | Joshua Ortega, Arvid Nelson, Luke Lieberman | Mel Rubi, Jackson Herbert, Edgar Salazar, Fritz Casas, Milton Estevam | Queen Sonja Volume 1[60]
Queen Sonja Volume 2: The Red Queen[61] Queen Sonja Volume 3: Coming of Age[62] Queen Sonja Volume 4: Son of Set[63] Queen Sonja Volume 5: Ascendency[64] Queen Sonja Volume 6: Heavy is the Crown[65] Queen Sonja Omnibus Volume 1[66] |
Red Sonja(Vol. 2) (2013) | 0–18 | Gail Simone | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja Volume 1: Queen of Plagues
Red Sonja Volume 2: The Art of Blood and Fire Red Sonja Volume 3: The Forgiving of Monsters The Complete Gail Simone Red Sonja Omnibus |
Red Sonja(Vol. 3) (2016) | 1–6 | Marguerite Bennett | Aneke | Red Sonja: The Falcon Throne[67] |
Red Sonja(Vol. 4) (2016) | 0–25 | Amy Chu | Carlos Gomez | Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 1[68]
Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 2[69] Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 3[70] Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 4[71] Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 5[72] |
Red Sonja(Vol. 5) (2019-2022) | 1–28 | Mark Russell, Luke Lieberman | Bob Quinn, Alessandro Miracolo, Drew Moss | Red Sonja Vol. 1: Scorched Earth[73]
Red Sonja Vol. 2: The Queen's Gambit[74] Red Sonja Vol. 3: Children's Crusade[75] Red Sonja Vol. 4: Angel of Death[76] |
Red Sonja(Vol. 6) (2021) | 1–12 | Mirka Andolfo | Giuseppe Cafaro | Red Sonja Vol.1: Mother |
Red Sonja(Vol.7) (2023) | 1–present | Torunn Gronbekk | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja Vol.1: His Master's Voice |
Limited Series
editTitle | ISSUE | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION |
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Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom(2005) | 1–4 | Luke Lieberman, Peter David | Will Conrad | Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom[77] |
Red Sonja: She Devil With a Sword Annual(2005) | 1–4 | Michael Avon Oeming, Christos N. Gage, Daniel Brereton, Scott Beatty | Stephen Sadowski, Pablo Marcos, Adriano Batista, Daniel Brereton, Joseph Menna | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2[78] |
Red Sonja/Claw(2006) | 1–4 | John Layman | Andy Smith | Red Sonja/Claw: Devil's Hands[79] |
Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes(2006) | 1–4 | Frank Cho, Doug Murray | Homs | Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes[80] |
Sword of Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods(2007) | 1–4 | Luke Lieberman | Lui Antonio | Sword of Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods[81] |
Giant Size Red Sonja(2007) | 1–2 | Michael Avon Oeming, Roy Thomas | Ron Adrian, John Buscema, Howard Chaykin, Wendy Pini, Frank Thorne | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2
Savage Tales Of Red Sonja |
Savage Tales(2007) | 1–5
7–8,10 |
Ron Marz, Michael Avon Oemin, Christos Gage, Joshua Ortega, Vito Delsante, Mike Leib | Adriano Batista, Ron Adrian, Joyce Chin, Stephen Sadowski, Walter Geovani, Adriano Batista, Lui Antonio, Pablo Marcos, Diego Bernard | Savage Tales Of Red Sonja[82] |
Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods(2010) | 1–5 | Luke Lieberman, Ethan Ryker | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods[83] |
Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods(2011) | 1–5 | Luke Lieberman | Daniel Sampere | Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods[84] |
Prophecy(2012) 1-7 | 1–7 | Ron Marz | Walter Geovani | Prophecy |
Red Sonja: Atlantis Rises(2012) | 1–4 | Luke Lieberman | Max Dunbar | Red Sonja: Atlantis Rises |
Legends of Red Sonja(2013) | 1–5 | Gail Simone, various | Various | Legends of Red Sonja |
Red Sonja: Unchained(2013) | 1–4 | Peter V. Brett | Jack Jadson | Red Sonja: Unchained |
Red Sonja: Vulture's Circle(2014) | 1–5 | Nancy A. Collins, Luke Lieberman | Fritz Casas | Red Sonja: Vulture's Circle[85] |
Swords of Sorrow(2015) | 1–5 | Swords of Sorrow | ||
Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure | 1–7 | Bill Willingham | Sergio Fernandez Davila | Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure[86] |
Legenderry Red Sonja(2015) | 1–5 | Marc Andreyko | Aneke | Legenderry Red Sonja: A Steampunk Adventure Vol. 1[87] |
Legenderry Red Sonja(Vol. 2) (2018) | 1–5 | Marc Andreyko | Igor Lima | Legenderry Red Sonja: A Steampunk Adventure Vol. 2[88] |
Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil(2019) | 1–4 | Luke Lieberman | Sergio Fernandez Davila | Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil[89] |
Killing Red Sonja(2020) | 1–5 | Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman | Craig Rousseau | Killing Red Sonja[90] |
Red Sonja: The Price of Blood(2020) | 1–3 | Luke Lieberman | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja: The Price of Blood[91] |
Sonjaversal(2021) 1-10 | 1–10 | Christopher Hastings | Pasquale Qualano | Sonjaversal Vol.1[92]Sonjaversal Vol.2 |
The Invincible Red Sonja(2021) | 1–10 | Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner | Moritat | Invincible Red Sonja |
Red Sonja: Black, White, Red(2021) | 1–8 | Various | Various | Red Sonja: Black, White, Red Vol. 1[93]Red Sonja: Black, White, Red Vol. 2 |
Immortal Red Sonja(2022) | 1–10 | Dan Abnett | Alessandro Miracolo, Alessandro Ranaldi | Immortal Red Sonja Vol. 1
Immortal Red Sonja Vol. 2 |
Unbreakable Red Sonja(2022) | 1–5 | Jim Zub | Giovanni Valletta | * |
Savage Red Sonja(2023) | 1–5 | Dan Panosian | Alessio Petillo | * |
Red Sonja: Death and the Devil | 1-Present | Luke Lieberman | Alberto Locatelli |
One Shots
editTitle | ISSUE | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION |
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Red Sonja: One More Day(2006) | Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray | Liam Sharp | Red Sonja Travels Volume 1[94] | |
Red Sonja: Monster Isle(2006) | Roy Thomas | Pablo Marcos | Red Sonja Travels Volume 1 | |
Red Sonja Goes East(2006) | Ron Marz | Joe Ng | Red Sonja Travels Volume 1 | |
Red Sonja: Vacant Shell(2007) | Rick Remender | Paul Renaud | Red Sonja Travels Volume 1 | |
Red Sonja: Deluge(2010) | Dan Brereton | Cris Bolson | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja: Break the Skin(2011) | Jen Van Meter | Caesar Rodriguez | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja: Blue(2011) | Peter Brett | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja: Unchained | |
Red Sonja: Raven(2012) | Marc Mason | Lui Antonio | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja: Black Tower(2014) | Frank Tieri | Cezar Razek | Red Sonja: Black Tower | |
Red Sonja: Sanctuary(2014) | Marc Mason | Noah Solanga | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja and Cub(2014) | Jim Zub | Jonathan Lau | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja: Berserker(2014) | Nancy Collin | Fritz Casas | Red Sonja Travels Volume 2 | |
Li'l Sonja(2014) | Jim Zub | Joel Carroll | * | |
Red Sonja #100(2015) | Gail Simone, Roy Thomas, Luke Lieberman, Eric Trautmann, Michael Avon Oeming | Sergio Davila, Pablo Marcos, Dave Acosta, Taki Soma, Noah Salonga | * | |
Red Sonja: 1973(2015) | Cullen Bunn, Eric Trautmann, Roy Thomas, Luke Lieberman, Gail Simone | Dave Acosta, Rich Buckler | * | |
Altered States: Red Sonja(2015) | Brandon Jerwa | Juanan Ramirez | * | |
Red Sonja: The Long Walk to Oblivion (2017) | Amy Chu, Erik Burnham | Carlos Gomez, Tom Mandrake | Red Sonja: Worlds Away Volume 2 | |
Red Sonja: Holiday Special(2018) | Amy Chu, Roy Thomas | Ricardo Jamie, Frank Thorne | * | |
Red Sonja: Halloween Special(2018) | Various | Various | * | |
Red Sonja: The Ballad of the Red Goddess(2018) | Roy Thomas | Esteban Maroto, Santi Casas | * | |
Red Sonja: Lord of Fools(2019) | Mark Russell | Bob Q, Katie O'Meara | * | |
Savage Tales: Red Sonja Halloween Special (2019) | Mark Russell | Jacob Edgar | * | |
Red Sonja 1982(2021) | Amy Chu | Eric Blake | * | |
Red Sonja: Valentine's Special(2021) | Bill Willingham | Giuseppe Cafaro | * | |
Red Sonja: 2021 Holiday Special | Mirka Andolfo, Luca Blengino | Zulema Lavina | * | |
Red Sonja: Valentine's Day Special(2022) | Chuck Brown | Lee Ferguson | * | |
Red Sonja Fairy Tales(2022) | Jordan Clark | Andres Labrada | * |
Crossovers
editTitle | ISSUE | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION |
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Crossovers | ||||
Witchblade/Red Sonja(2012) | 1–5 | Doug Wagner | Cezar Razek | Witchblade/Red Sonja |
Conan/Red Sonja(2014) | 1–4 | Gail Simone, Jim Zub | Dan Panosian | Conan/Red Sonja |
Red Sonja/Conan(2015) | 1–4 | Victor Gischler | Roberto Castro | Red Sonja/Conan |
Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja/Jungle Girl(2015) | 1–3 | Marguerite Bennett | Mirka Andolfo | Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja/Jungle Girl |
Pathfinder: Worldscape(2016) | 1–6 | Erik Mona | Jonathan Lau | Pathfinder: Worldscape Volume 1[95] |
Pathfinder: Worldscape: Red Sonja(2017) | Erik Mona | Tom Mandrake, Matt Gaudio | Pathfinder: Worldscape Volume 2[96] | |
Red Sonja/Tarzan(2018) | 1–6 | Gail Simone | Walter Geovani | Red Sonja/Tarzan[97] |
Red Sonja and Vampirella meet Betty and Veronica(2019) | 1–12 | Amy Chu | Maria Sanapo | Red Sonja and Vampirella Meet Betty and Veronica Vol. 1[98]
Red Sonja and Vampirella Meet Betty and Veronica Vol. 2[99] |
Vampirella/Red Sonja(2019) | 1–12 | Jordie Bellaire | Drew Moss | Vampirella/Red Sonja Vol.1: These Dark Synchronicities[100]
Vampirella/Red Sonja Vol.2[101] |
Red Sonja: Age of Chaos(2020) | 1–6 | Erik Burnham | Jonathan Lau | Red Sonja: Age of Chaos[102] |
Mars Attacks: Red Sonja(2020) | 1–5 | John Layman | Fran Strukan | Mars Attacks: Red Sonja[103] |
Red Sonja: The Super Powers(2021) | 1–5 | Dan Abnett | Jonathan Lau | Red Sonja: The Super Powers[104] |
Vampirella vs. Red Sonja(2022) | 1–5 | Dan Abnett | Alessandro Ranaldi | Vampirella vs. Red Sonja |
Spinoff bibliography
editPUBLICATION | PUBLISHER | WRITER | ARTIST | COLLECTED EDITION
*=not collected |
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Hell Sonja(2022) 1–6 | Dynamite Entertainment | Christopher Hastings | Pasquale Qualano | * |
Samurai Sonja(2022) 1–4 | Dynamite Entertainment | Jordan Clark | Pasquale Qualano | * |
Red Sitha(2022) 1–4 | Dynamite Entertainment | Mirka Andolfo | Valentina Pinti | * |
In solo stories in anthologies
edit- Conan the Barbarian,(Marvel Comics) (1970–1993).
- Issue 48, "Episode!", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (p),Dick Giordano(i). (First solo story in color).
- Issue 78, "Curse of the Undead-Man", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (a),Pablo Marcos(i). (Reprint fromSavage Sword of ConanIssue 1).
- Savage Sword of Conan,(Marvel Comics) (1974–1995).
- Issue 1, "Red Sonja" Roy Thomas (w),Esteban Maroto(p), Ernie Chan/Neal Adams(i). (First solo story in black and white. Also featured in the cover painted byBoris Vallejo).
- Issue 1, "Curse of the Undead-Man", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (a), Pablo Marcos (i).
- Issue 23, "Wizards of the Black Sun", Roy Thomas/Clair Noto(w),Frank Thorne(a). (Featured in the cover painted by Earl Norem)
- Issue 29, "The Wizard and Red Sonja Show",Frank Thorne(w/a).
- Issue 45, "Master of Shadows",Christy Marx(w), John Buscema (p),Tony DeZuniga(i).
- Issue 78, "The Day of the Sword", Roy Thomas/Doug Moench(w),Howard Chaykin(layouts) Dick Giordano/Terry Austin(a). (Origin re-drawn). (Reprint fromKull and the BarbariansIssue 3)
- Issue 83, "Red Sonja", Roy Thomas (w), Esteban Maroto (p), Ernie Chan/Neal Adams (i). (Reprint fromSavage Sword of ConanIssue 1).
- Issue 157, "Infant Terrible",Bruce Jones(w/a).
- Issue 169, "The Endless Stair",Peter B. Gillis(w),Steven Carr(p),Armando Gil(i).
- Issue 172, "The Waif and the Warrior",Jim Valentino(w), Steven Carr (p),Josef Rubinstein(i).
- Issue 178, "Chains",Sue Flaxman(w),Gavin Curtis(p),Keith Williams(i).
- Issue 187, "Red Sonja Quells the Song of the Siren",Marie Javins/Steve Buccellato(w),Alfredo Alcala(a).
- Issue 192, "On the Road of Kings", Roy Thomas/Dann Thomas(w), Tony DeZuniga (a).
- Issue 194, "The Road to Zamboula", Roy Thomas (w), Tony DeZuniga (a).
- Issue 195, "Swordless in Zamboula", Roy Thomas (w), Tony DeZuniga (a).
- Issues 207–10, "The Road to Zanadu", Roy Thomas/Dann Thomas (w),Del Barras/Reggie Jones/Kirk Etienne(a).
- Issue 229, "A Lady for the Burning", Roy Thomas (w),Howard Simpson(p),Rober Quijano(i).
- Issue 230–3, "The Ring of Ikribu" Roy Thomas (w), Esteban Maroto (a).
- Kull and the Barbarians(Marvel Comics) (1975).
- Issue 2, "She-Devil with a Sword" Roy Thomas (w), Howard Chaykin (a).
- Issue 3, "The Day of the Sword" Roy Thomas/Doug Moench (w), Howard Chaykin (a). (Origin story, first appearance of the Red Goddess. Also featured in the cover painted byMichael Whelan)
- A Marvel Super Special(Marvel Comics) (1978).
- Issue 9, "Day of the Red Judgement", Roy Thomas/ Christy Marx (w), Howard Chaykin (a). (Second appearance of the Red Goddess from origin story. Also featured in the cover painted by John Buscema)
Team-ups
edit- WithSpider-ManinMarvel Team-Up#79 (Marvel Comics) writer:Chris Claremont;artist:John Byrne
- With Spider-Man inSpider-Man/Red Sonjamini-series co-published by Dynamite Entertainment. TheSpider-Man/Red SonjaTPB (ISBN978-0-78-512744-4) collectsSpider-Man/Red Sonja(2007) #1–5 (Oct. 2007 – Feb. 2008) andMarvel Team-Up(1972–1985 1st Series) #79 (March 1979).
- WolverineinWhat if?Vol. 2, #16 (Marvel Comics) (Sonja is defeated by Wolverine and becomes his mate).
- Official Handbook of the Conan Universe#1 (Marvel Comics) (1986).
- Marvel Feature#4 was reprinted in the bookThe Superhero Womenedited byStan Lee.Red Sonja was featured among many of Marvel's female characters on the cover painted byJohn Romita, Sr.
Team-ups with Conan
edit- Conan the Barbarian,(Marvel Comics) (1970–1993).
- Issue 23, "The Shadow of the Vulture", Roy Thomas (w), Barry Windsor-Smith (a),John Buscema/Akins/Stone (i). (First appearance in a Conan comic publication).
- Issue 24, "Song of Red Sonja", Roy Thomas (w), Barry Windsor-Smith (a).
- Issue 43, "Tower of Blood", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema/Ernie Chua(i).
- Issue 44, "The Fiend and the Flame", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema/TheCrusty Bunkers(a).
- Issue 67, "Talons of the Man-Tiger", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (i).
- Issue 68, "Of Once and Future Kings", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (i).
- Issue 115, "A War of Wizards", Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema/Ernie Chan (i).
- Issue 195, "Blood of Ages",James Owsley/Val Semeiks(w),Geof Isherwood(f).
- Issue 196, "The Beast", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Geof Isherwood (f).
- Issue 197, "Stand", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Geof Isherwood (f).
- Issue 198, "The River", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Geof Isherwood (f).
- Issue 199, "Revelation in the Mists", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Geof Isherwood (f).
- Issue 200, "The Fall of Acheron", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Geof Isherwood(f).
- Issue 204, "Goblin", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w),Vince Colletta(f).
- Issue 205, "Necropolis", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Alfredo Alcala (f).
- Issue 241–3, "The Sorcerer and the She-Devil", Roy Thomas (w),Mike DeCarlo(i).
- Issue 244, "Fiends of the Flaming Mountain", Roy Thomas (w), Mike DeCarlo (i).
- Issue 245, "Empire of the Undead", Roy Thomas (w), Mike DeCarlo (i).
- Issue 246, "Chaos in Khoraja", Roy Thomas (w), Mike DeCarlo (i).
- Issue 247, "The Sword that Conquers All", Roy Thomas (w), Mike DeCarlo (i).
- Issue 248, "The Peril and the Prophecy", Roy Thomas (w), Talaoc/Ernie Chan (i).
- Issue 249, "Red Wind", Roy Thomas (w), Ernie Chan (i).
- Issue 250, "Chaos Beneath Kuthchemes", Roy Thomas (w), Ernie Chan (i).
- Conan the Barbarian Annual(Marvel Comics) (1987).
- Issue 12, "Legion of the Dead", James Owsley/Val Semeiks (w), Ernie Chan (a).
- Savage Sword of Conan,(Marvel Comics) (1974–1995).
- Issue 82, "Song of Red Sonja", Roy Thomas (w), Barry Windsor-Smith (a). (Reprint fromConan the BarbarianIssue 24).
- Issue 144, "The Waiting Doom",Charles Dixon(w), Ernie Chan (i).
- Issue 145, "Feast of the Stag", Charles Dixon (w), Geof Isherwood (f).
- Issue 153, "Phantasm", James Owsley (w),Luke McDonnell(p)Armando Gil(i).
- Issue 170, "Emerald Lust", Charles Dixon (w),Gary Kwapisz(i).
- Issue 179, "Fury of the Iron Damsels", Charles Dixon (w),Gary Kwapisz(i).
- Issue 223, "The Many Mirrors of Tuzun Thune", Roy Thomas (W),Mike Docherty(p) (Sequel toRavagers Out of Timegraphic novel)
- Issue 224, "Dragons of a World's Dawn", Roy Thomas (w),E.R. Cruz(i).
- Issue 226, "Of Kings and Cataclysms", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i); "Days of the World Ending", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i); "Back from the Time Abyss", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i).
- Issue 230, "Shall Python Fall?", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i).
- Issue 231, "A Remembrance of Fires Past", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i).
- Issue 232, "Reflections of Evil", Roy Thomas (w), E.R. Cruz (i).
- Issue 233, "Here Be Monsters", Roy Thomas (w), Geof Isherwood (i).
- Marvel Graphic Novels(1992).
- Conan – The Ravagers Out of Time,Roy Thomas (w), Alfredo Alcala (i).
- Conan the King(Marvel Comics) (1985).
- Issue 28, "Call of the Wild."
- Conan the Savage(Marvel Comics) (1996).
- Issue 9, "City Under Siege", Chuck Dixon (w).
- Sonja and Conanteam-upin the crossoverConan/Red Sonjaand again inRed Sonja/Conan.[105][106][107]
In other media
editNovels
editSonja has been featured in several novels byDavid C. SmithandRichard L. Tierneywith covers byBoris Vallejo:
- #1The Ring of Ikribu(Ace 1981) (Adapted to comics byRoy ThomasandEsteban MarotoinThe Savage Sword of Conanissues 230–3). Smith has written an unproduced screenplay based on this novel.
- #2Demon Night(Ace 1982)
- #3When Hell Laughs(Ace 1982)
- #4Endithor's Daughter(Ace 1982)
- #5Against the Prince of Hell(Ace 1983)
- #6Star of Doom(Ace 1983)
In April 2023, Red Sonja, LLC, announced that a new originalRed Sonjanovel written by Gail Simone would be published by Orbit Publishing in mid-2024 titledRed Sonja: Consumed.[108][109]
Television
editRed Sonja appears in a self-titled episode ofConan the Adventurer,portrayed byAngelica Bridges.Additionally,Sablewas intended to portray the character in a solo series.[110]
Film
edit- Red Sonja appears in aself-titled film,portrayed byBrigitte Nielsen.
- Red Sonja appears inRed Sonja: Queen of Plagues,voiced byMisty Lee.
- Rose McGowanwas intended to portray Sonja in a 2010 film, but these plans were abandoned after McGowan suffered injuries that permanently damaged her right arm.[111]In a February 2011 interview, film producer Avi Lerner stated thatSimon Westwas hired to direct the film and also mentionedAmber Heardas McGowan's replacement.[112]On February 26, 2015, Christopher Cosmos was hired to write the film's script.[113]FilmmakerMike Lè Hanhas made a video for his pitch of him directingRed Sonja.[114]
- In 2017,Millennium Filmsannounced a newRed Sonjafilm, withAvi Lernerand Joe Gatta producing along withCinelou Films'Mark CantonandCourtney Solomonand writing byAshley Miller.[115][116]In October 2018,Bryan Singerwas confirmed to direct the film.[117]In February 2019, following allegations against Singer of sexual assault, Millennium statedRed Sonjawas no longer on their slate of films,[118]and Singer was fired from the production the next month.[119]On June 21, 2019, three months after Singer was removed as director,The Hollywood Reporterreported thatJoey Solowayhad been hired to write and direct the film.[120]On February 26, 2021, the same publication announced that Tasha Huo was selected to write the film.[121]On May 5, 2021, the same publication announced thatHannah John-Kamenwas cast as the titular character.[122]On June 3, 2021, The Illuminerdi reported thatSacha Baron Cohenwas cast asKulan Gath,a character from theConan the BarbarianMarvel comics and in the Red Sonja Dynamite comics.[123][124]The film was scheduled to begin filming in 2022,[125]but in March of that year it was reported that John-Kamen and Soloway had exited the project andM. J. Bassettwas hired as director.[126]On August 23, 2022, Millennium Media confirmed that the film had begun production in Bulgaria, with Italian actressMatilda Lutzplaying the title role.[127][128]
Role-playing games
editRed Sonja is featured in theDungeons & DragonsmoduleRed Sonja Unconquered.[citation needed]
In 2018, Dynamite Entertainment released theRed Sonja: Hyrkania's Legacyboard game,[129]followed by an expansion module in 2020.[130]The games allowed players to play as Red Sonja and various supporting characters in adventures set in Hyrkania.
Awards
edit1973 Academy of Comic Book Arts Awards: Best Individual Story (Dramatic).The Song of Red Sonja.Written byRoy Thomasand pencilled, inked and colored byBarry Smith.The story first appeared inConan the Barbarianissue 24 (March 1972), in which two panels were censored byJohn Romita, Sr.[citation needed]The uncensored story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition, Volume 1, No. 15, 1977, where it was recolored byGlynis Weinand the artwork was slightly cropped to fit the page format.
Legal issues
editOn June 6, 2006, the comic news siteNewsaramareported that Red Sonja, LLC (which holds rights to the Roy Thomas version of the character, created in 1973)[131]filed a lawsuit on four counts againstParadox Entertainment(which claims rights to Red Sonya as part of the Howard library) in US Federal Court in April 2006. The four counts were claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair competition.[132]The lawsuit was settled in January 2008, on the second day of the hearing, for a sum of $1 each. Red Sonja LLC paid $1 to Paradox for the rights to Howard's Red Sonya and permission for the Red Sonja stories to continue being set in Conan'sHyborian Age.Paradox simultaneously paid $1 to Red Sonja LLC for the exclusive print-publication rights for "The Shadow of the Vulture" now that one of the characters belongs to Red Sonja LLC.[133]
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