Now that the first story arc is done, i guess we can talk about it more in depth on what we think.
I havent visited this site lately, but damn we've had like zero talk about Queen Sonja here, unless its being discussed elsewhere its kinda sad.
The thought of our favorite Red Headed Killing Machine becoming a queen is kinda... odd. TBH i never really saw her as a leader type, sure she's one supreme badass on the battlefield, but as a leader of men (or in this case woman) i never really found her quite convincing (and yes i'm trying my best to blot out the horrid memories of an army of ninja chicks). But hey, if Conan can become king, then by george so can Sonja
Anyway, i found the first arc rather unspiring. Her randomly/suddenly raising a rebel army out of the blue was too rushed and thus not giving us any good glimpses/looks at what kind of leader she is. So she frees a slave camp (cuts down a few dozen mooks? okay sure i'll give that to her) then suddenly turns then into a fighting force able to take on organized forces.
Fast forward some more, kill the residing evil governor, then BOOM new kingdom where she wears this cursed cuirasse that covers up her beautiful body (okay i admit i'm a damn pervert) then busts out some elite fully equipped army plus a silly custom war chariot.
THEN we finally get some info on whats up with the evil wizard cabal who are raising undead cannon fodder (smart i'll give em that) for the evil emperor WHO happens to be a usurper who happens to be sloppy in not killing all the remaining heirs. Why the old wizard didnt do a better job protecting the old emperor who knows, but he does a bang up job in getting the current one killed with quick and easy coup/assasination. And WHERE was the true heir? He was out slumming it up with Red Sonja (not that i terribly blame him... she HAWT!) becomes a trusted lieutenant and waits for a secret signal to turn traitor... why, considering EVERYTHING was already setup for the usurper to fall AND he coulda let Sonja eat an bolt to the back that MIGHT kill her (yea we all know even if it hits it wouldnt kill her, she one tough mofo). The whole final speech and even the battle itself was quite weak, and i shake my head knowing that the creative team knwoing they were out in 5 issues just decided to mail it in and get this piece of *(#% out and move on. Hell even the last second Claw thing was... i mean when i saw the guy's arm get hacked off and Sonja not taking off his head in the next swing, i was like.... "oh no they better not do it..." and lo and behold here comes Claw arm. Poor Osin, i really feel for ya, but you're not good to even be killed on panel or anything anymore
One could've spread this 5 issues into about 15, flesh things out better, EXPLAIN things, maintain the gorgeous art, and things woulda been cool. Instead we get this rushed mess that makes me annoyed i bought these as they came out out of a sense of misguided loyalty.
Art was nice, except for the wardrobe change (Metal Bikini FTW!) and now Rubi's gone, so we gotta hope that the new team can get it together in one helluva hurry otherwise our favorite female badass might go to the chop.
I've heard good things about Arvid Nelson, and he's worked in similar series before in Kull and Thulsa Doom. Art shouldnt be hard to screw up... but then we went through Homs where i was TERRIBLY disappointed in, so i hope the new artist appeals to me and ya'll so that Sonja can have herself a nice long run.
Sorry for this long rant. At least i'm enjoying Wrath of the Gods, so at least old school Sonja is still around somewhere
I havent visited this site lately, but damn we've had like zero talk about Queen Sonja here, unless its being discussed elsewhere its kinda sad.
The thought of our favorite Red Headed Killing Machine becoming a queen is kinda... odd. TBH i never really saw her as a leader type, sure she's one supreme badass on the battlefield, but as a leader of men (or in this case woman) i never really found her quite convincing (and yes i'm trying my best to blot out the horrid memories of an army of ninja chicks). But hey, if Conan can become king, then by george so can Sonja
Anyway, i found the first arc rather unspiring. Her randomly/suddenly raising a rebel army out of the blue was too rushed and thus not giving us any good glimpses/looks at what kind of leader she is. So she frees a slave camp (cuts down a few dozen mooks? okay sure i'll give that to her) then suddenly turns then into a fighting force able to take on organized forces.
Fast forward some more, kill the residing evil governor, then BOOM new kingdom where she wears this cursed cuirasse that covers up her beautiful body (okay i admit i'm a damn pervert) then busts out some elite fully equipped army plus a silly custom war chariot.
THEN we finally get some info on whats up with the evil wizard cabal who are raising undead cannon fodder (smart i'll give em that) for the evil emperor WHO happens to be a usurper who happens to be sloppy in not killing all the remaining heirs. Why the old wizard didnt do a better job protecting the old emperor who knows, but he does a bang up job in getting the current one killed with quick and easy coup/assasination. And WHERE was the true heir? He was out slumming it up with Red Sonja (not that i terribly blame him... she HAWT!) becomes a trusted lieutenant and waits for a secret signal to turn traitor... why, considering EVERYTHING was already setup for the usurper to fall AND he coulda let Sonja eat an bolt to the back that MIGHT kill her (yea we all know even if it hits it wouldnt kill her, she one tough mofo). The whole final speech and even the battle itself was quite weak, and i shake my head knowing that the creative team knwoing they were out in 5 issues just decided to mail it in and get this piece of *(#% out and move on. Hell even the last second Claw thing was... i mean when i saw the guy's arm get hacked off and Sonja not taking off his head in the next swing, i was like.... "oh no they better not do it..." and lo and behold here comes Claw arm. Poor Osin, i really feel for ya, but you're not good to even be killed on panel or anything anymore
One could've spread this 5 issues into about 15, flesh things out better, EXPLAIN things, maintain the gorgeous art, and things woulda been cool. Instead we get this rushed mess that makes me annoyed i bought these as they came out out of a sense of misguided loyalty.
Art was nice, except for the wardrobe change (Metal Bikini FTW!) and now Rubi's gone, so we gotta hope that the new team can get it together in one helluva hurry otherwise our favorite female badass might go to the chop.
I've heard good things about Arvid Nelson, and he's worked in similar series before in Kull and Thulsa Doom. Art shouldnt be hard to screw up... but then we went through Homs where i was TERRIBLY disappointed in, so i hope the new artist appeals to me and ya'll so that Sonja can have herself a nice long run.
Sorry for this long rant. At least i'm enjoying Wrath of the Gods, so at least old school Sonja is still around somewhere
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