April 13, Mt. Laurel, NJ: The She-Devil With a Sword sneaks into a moody special this summer, as Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder & The Princess presents an extra-length epic from pulp powerhouse David Avallone and partner in crime Edson Novaes.
Not unlike many fiery-haired femme fatales from classic noir stories, Red Sonja has found herself in many tales straddling genres. A master of noir, pinup heroines, and awesome action, super scribe Avallone is ready to put his Hyrkanian heroine through the genre blender once more in the follow up to last year's acclaimed Red Sonja Noir.
“Last year’s Red Sonja Noir: The Crimson Calypso was a fun experiment in genre-mash-up, placing the She-Devil with a Sword in a classic detective story… which some eagle-eyed fans easily spotted," said writer David Avallone. "I had a lot of fun with it, and Dynamite must have been satisfied because they asked for a second issue. This one is another fun riff (on a more obscure story this time), and Edson did a terrific job bringing the complicated tale to life!”
In her latest tale, Red Sonja travels to an exclusive wedding on the island of Zaralina, an enclave for the rich and wealthy merchant class. She's not a mere guest, but has been hired for her prowess in protection. Events take a harrowing turn for the dark and nefarious when an army of masked bandits, a powerful wizard, and a massive fearsome dragon crash the reception!
For this fast-paced 40-pager, the Avallone and Novaes-led interior creative team are joined by a trio of terrific covers. Lesley "Leirix" Li contributes a moody, captivating take on the character befitting the title. Fan-favorite Robert Hack brings his trademark retro aesthetic, even applying weathering effects as a cherry on top. Cosplayer Molly Stewart showcases the power of the She-Devil. Fans can also ask their retailers about the premium mystery blind bag cover, an exciting way to track down premium editions of these treacherously alluring covers, and more surprises!"
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About Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Leah Moore, Kevin Smith, David Walker, Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, Neil Gaiman, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Mark Russell, Brandon Thomas, Amy Chu, Reginald Hudlin, Nancy Collins, David Walker, Steve Orlando, Greg Pak, Jenny Frison, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards. |
