Inspired by the Rare Retailer Incentive cover for Red Sonja #13, this brand-new 7 3/4″ Red Sonja Statue has brought the art of Joseph Michael Linsner to life.
Joe’s second drawing of Red Sonja for the Dynamite comic book series is also the rarest, and this statue is sure to be in high demand as Tom and Joy Snyder have captured every detail of Linser’s art and the She-Devil with a Sword.
This statue will ship in August 07, and retails for around $75.
Comic Candy, the hugemoungous comic book image gallery and news site that I run (and also the site I upload all the images and other things found on this site to), has gotten into trouble this month for being a big pig.
It used too many resources for the hosting plan I was on and had to be moved to a semi-dedicated server (which has put me into a bit of sticker shock…). So, as much as I hate begging for money via the internet, I will in order to keep my various sites online. If you enjoy any of my sites, please consider a donation by paypal to them, no amount is too small, and every donation is greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance, and hopefully no one is too offended by my fundraising efforts.
The next Dynamite Select Poster will showcase the amazing cover for Red Sonja #7 by Adam Hughes. Advance orders are being taken for the Dynamite Select: Red Sonja by Adam Hughes Poster now, with shipping scheduled for a February release. Here’s a preview:
This Dynamite Hardcover Edition of the all-new Red Sonja series collects issues 1-6 and the grand finale of the opening arc, issue #0! Bonus material includes a special tip-in sheet signed by series writer Michael Avon Oeming, as well as a a Mel Rubi Sketchbook, creator notes and a cover gallery showcasing the work of Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Michael Turner, Marc Silvestri, Greg Land and more!
The Red Sonja: Definitive Edition Hardcover Collection was a Diamond Exclusive, and limited to initial orders only as a PREVIEWS Exclusive- the first and only time it was available.
Dynamite Entertainment releases images and information today showcasing the premiere of the Dynamite Select: Red Sonja Statue. This magnificent rendition of Red Sonja is based on the work of artist extraordinaire Michael Turner’s stunning cover to Red Sonja #1! Red Sonja stands over 13” tall on a 13” x 11.5” giant snake and swamp base. This amazing masterpiece was replicated by the sculpting and painting talents of Tom and Joy Snyder of Joy & Tom Studios; the very same people who brought us the Dynamite Select: Red Sonja Dell’Otto mini Bust.
Dynamite Entertainment continues their celebration of Red Sonja’s 35th anniversary in comics with the release of the first ever Giant-Size Red Sonja #1. Scheduled for a February release, Giant-Size Red Sonja #1 will be available with covers by living legend Howard Chaykin and Mel Rubi.
This special release will feature an all-new story by regular series writer Michael Avon Oeming with art by Ron Adrian, as well as rare classic Red Sonja tales from legendary talents Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Doug Moench, Frank Thorne, Howard Chaykin and more- all remastered and reprinted for the very first time!
GIANT-SIZE RED SONJA #1
NEW STORY BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING and RON ADRIAN
CLASSIC SONJA STORIES BY DOUG MOENCH, HOWARD CHAYKIN AND MORE
COVER ART BY MEL RUBI AND HOWARD CHAYKIN (50/50 SPLIT)
A Red Sonja 35th Anniversary Historic Event - the very first “Giant-Size” Red Sonja! Featuring an all-new story by Red Sonja writer Michael Avon Oeming and art by Ron (Supergirl) Adrian, GIANT-SIZE RED SONJA #1 also contains a selection of classic, never-before-reprinted material - all remastered and recolored (and featuring the Howard Chaykin story present in color for the very first time ANYWHERE)!
Included are: “Episode” by Roy Thomas and John Buscema - remastered by Jose Villarrubia (from Conan Saga #49), “The Wizard of Red Sonja Show” by Frank Thorne (remastered, in color for the very first time and completed, including the text and photo material from Kull and the Barabarians #2) “Red Sonja She Devil With a Sword” by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin, remastered and in color for the very first time!
RED SONJA #20
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING
ART BY HOMS
COVER ART BY: JONATHAN LUNA, JOE PRADO, HOMS AND ADRIANO BATISTA
Dynamite Entertainment releases images and information concerning RED SONJA #20 and their continued commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Red Sonja’s first appearance in comics! Red Sonja #20 is written by series writer Michael Avon Oeming with art by the sensational Homs hot of his acclaimed work on the Savage Red Sonja mini-series!
Scheduled for release in February, Red Sonja #20 is available with covers by interior artist Homs, Jonathan Luna of Spider-Woman and Girls fame, Joe Prado and DYNAMITE artist Adriano Batista!
Additionally, fans should be on the lookout for a Fiery Red Foil Cover featuring all-new art from the legendary Frank Brunner!
The ultimate tale of the She-Devil with a Sword begins a new storyline as we kick off the start of the 35th Anniversary celebration! “Animals” continues here! Featuring regular Sonja writer Michael Avon Oeming and new story by Savage Red Sonja artist Homs!
As our heroes remain separated in this strange new land, each side races to save themselves from the inhabitants of the far side of the world. Meanwhile, Gath continues to cut a bloody swatch across the land as he consolidates his power and prepares to unleash a new age upon Hyboria!
Joining our creative team this month, we have artist Joe Prado and Jonathan Luna providing covers along with Homs and Adriano Batista
Red Sonja #19 - Celebrating 35 Years. (Posted 11/13/2006)
Dynamite Entertainment releases images and information concerning RED SONJA #19 and their commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of the character’s first appearance in comics! Red Sonja #19 is written by series writer Michael Avon Oeming who is joined by interior artist Homs, the Dynamite fan favorite artist of the Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes mini-series! Scheduled for a January release, Red Sonja #19 will feature a showcase of covers by Sean Chen, Kevin Nolan, and DYNAMITE artists Adriano Batista and Homs! Additionally, fans should be on the lookout for a foil cover featuring all-new art from the legendary Frank Brunner!
About the anniversary release, DYNAMITE states, “To have the opportunity to provide the world with an icon as enduring and as fascinating as Red Sonja month after month is an absolute honor for us here at Dynamite. From her first comic book appearance 35 years ago in Conan the Barbarian #23 (Marvel Comics) to her latest Dynamite challenge against Kulan Gath, Red Sonja’s adventures have captivated readers, and her fan base remains ever-growing. Beauty, bravery, swords and sorcery are all components of the She-Devil with Sword’s appeal, but at the very core of her success is the carefully structured work of ideological visionaries such as Roy Thomas who worked with dedication, determination and tradition to the original imaginings of her creator Robert E. Howard. The significance of a character like Red Sonja is also apparent in the list of legendary talents that have had a hand in producing her fantasy adventures- Roy Thomas, Dick Giordano and Neal Adams, to name a few.
“As a credit to Red Sonja’s importance and tradition, it’s been our pleasure to invite superstar creators such as Alex Ross, Michael Turner and Jim Lee as well as the many great artists who have leant a hand in presenting her latest challenges. Artists such as Mel Rubi, Steve Sadowski and Lee Moder have also had a very important part in continuing Red Sonja’s ongoing success, as did co-writer Mike Carey on issues’ #0 - #6. Of course, when it comes to Red Sonja’s Dynamite adventures, we have to offer a special anniversary thank you to writer Michael Avon Oeming, who has scripted Sonja’s adventures from issue #0 (2005). His storytelling skills have made him into a contemporary legend when it comes to fantasy writing, and he has been a corner stone to She-Devil with Sword’s current success.
“After the senses-shattering conclusion to The Return of Kulan Gath, it’s apparent that Michael Avon Oeming has had a grand design for Red Sonja and the Hyborian Age from the very beginning. The aftermath of The Return of Kulan Gath has the world in the grasp of the evil Kulan Gath (after all, the story was called the “Return” of Kulan Gath) and now a new world of challenges for the She-Devil with Sword has begun! The Animals storyline should have fans especially excited- not only does it contain more than the usual amount of swords, sorcery and monsters, but the interiors are being illustrated by Homs, the sensational new artist from Frank Cho’s Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes mini-series! Praise for Homs’s debut on the mini-series was outstanding and well deserved. Also, kicking off Red Sonja’s next big adventure is an out of this world line up of cover artists- joining Homs on covers is another Dynamite artist Adriano Batista, as well as Sean Chen and Kevin Nolan!”
Dynamite Entertainment releases images and information today concerning RED SONJA #18. The issue will feature covers by series artist Mel Rubi, Gene Ha, Aaron Lopresti and Lee Moder.
About the release, Dynamite states: “It’s all been building up to this- the battle royal of the Hyborian Age that may usher in the reign of Kulan Gath! Our creative team has put it all on the line for this one, and the sacrifices and outcome will resonate throughout all of Hyboria! From the very beginning, Michael Avon Oeming has orchestrated Red Sonja’s adventures masterfully, moving everything and everyone into place for this senses-shattering showdown, thus proving that he will stand among the great writers of fantasy! Once again, bringing Oeming’s craft to life is series artist Mel Rubi, who has been incomparable throughout (with Steve Sadowski on flashbacks in previous issues.) And to top off this special event, Mel is joined by Aaron Lopresti, Gene Ha and Lee Moder for the covers this month.”
RED SONJA #18
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING
ART BY MEL RUBI
COVERS BY: GENE (Authority) HA
AARON (Planet Hulk) LOPRESTI
MEL RUBI
LEE MODER
THIS IS IT! THE WORLD AS YOU KNOW IT CHANGES HERE — The Grand Finale to the historic showdown! The villainy of Kulan Gath is revealed in the final issue of our most ambitious story arc as THE RETURN OF KULAN GATH concludes…
This issue - “Sacrifice for a God” — reveals what the series has been leading up to and sends Sonja and her companions on a new quest, a quest to save the very world! But when you see where they end up, it’s going to be a long road home!
Dynamite Entertainment releases images and information today showcasing the premiere of the Dynamite Select: Gabriele Dell’Otto’s Red Sonja Bust (NOV063456). Based on Gabriele Dell’Otto’s painted cover to Red Sonja #3, this 6″ tall rendition of the She-Devil with a Sword was crafted by the talented hands of sculptor Shawn Nagle, who has produced pieces for Marvel, Toybiz, Diamond and Neca. Additionally, the item was painted by the artist Gabriele Dell’Otto, with additional paints as well by Tom and Joy Snyder of Joy & Tom Studios.
Dynamite stated, “Shawn Nagle has produced some of the greatest comic and cinema characters of all time. Whether it’s alien action figures or super hero statues, all of Shawn’s sculpted works are incredibly meticulous- and his dynamite rendition of Gabriele Dell’Otto’s painted cover of Red Sonja #3 is no exception. Gabriele’s painted cover for Red Sonja #3 demonstrates the more dramatic and introspective tone of Red Sonja, and Shawn has sculpted that solemn nature flawlessly. Additionally, to keep the piece true to form, Gabriele, as well as Joy and Tom Snyder at Joy & Tom Studios, had a hand painting this amazing work of art. This many talented artists contributing to one piece is a prime demonstration of how significant Red Sonja is the fantasy genre and the lengths we are willing to go to provide that importance.”
With the comic heroine’s 35th Anniversary of her first comic appearance from Conan #23 in January, Dynamite Entertainment ends the year with a bang by releasing images and information today showcasing RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD ANNUAL #1. The first Red Sonja annual features an all-new tale of the Hyborian Age written by series writer Michael Avon Oeming, and art by regular series “flashback” artist Stephen Sadowski. To celebrate the She-Devil with a Sword’s first annual, regular series artist Mel Rubi and Dynamite fan favorite Stjephan Sejic join Steve Sadowski for a trio of covers!
About the release, DYNAMITE stated: “For our She-Devil with a Sword’s first annual, Michael Avon Oeming has scripted a tale of legendary significance- a story that is a perfect indication of how important the “idea” of Red Sonja is in the Hyborian Age. Moreover, having the artistic talents of Steven Sadowski illustrates the true magnitude of the tale! Steven has provided the stunning flashback scenes for The Return of Kulan Guth story arc in Red Sonja’s regular series, so not only is he familiar with Red Sonja’s adventures, but he has been an instrumental part in recounting her mythos as well. The Annual also contains a back-up feature showcasing Red Sonja’s previous adventures in the classic Marvel series.”
RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD ANNUAL #1 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI COVERS BY: STJEPHAN SEJIC (50%) STEPHEN SADOWSKI (25%) MEL RUBI (25%)
Our First Red Sonja Annual featuring series writer Michael Avon Oeming along with Red Sonja “flashback” artist Stephen Sadowski!
In “Masks” the legend of Red Sonja is told from a different perspective as a mask maker enters a small village to present the wife of a brothel owner with a special mask to unleash the she-devil within. Plus: DYNAMITE presents a special 8 page guide to the world of Red Sonja, including a complete overview of her previous and legendary Marvel comic book series!
This special annual also features three all-new covers: Stjephan Sejic, Stephen Sadowski and regular Sonja artist Mel Rubi!
by Wordpress. I have decided to use Wordpress to help me add updates and news to my collective of Fanlistings. I looked at various other scripts and none of them seemed to work as well as a bit of creative WP useage, comments are activated for all news stories too.
Hopefully this will make it quicker & easier on me to add new updates, news, press releases, etc.
The Red Sonja Fanlisting has a new layout as of this morning, the layout uses art from Frank Cho’s cover for Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #1, Frank draws Sonja as I’ve always invisioned her - a strong and ass-kicking warrior, who just happens to be a woman.
I’m also going to attempt to get a cover/art gallery added to Oathbound sometime in the near future. I might even try for some character bios, computer media (icons, wallpaper, etc.), and maybe even some reviews or issue breakdowns…we’ll just have to see. All I know is that I want to expand the hell out of thtis site and turn it into a full blown fansite.
SAVAGE RED SONJA: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES #2 Written By Frank Cho With Doug Murray Art By Homs Covers By Frank Cho (50%) Stjepan Sejic (25%) And Homs (25%)
Dynamite Entertainment today released images and information for the second issue of the all-new RED SONJA mini-series THE QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES!
“Frank, Doug and Homs have really put together a great series here,” commented Dynamite Spokesperson J. Allen. “We had a slight change in that Mark Texeira was going to be joining Homs and Cho on covers, but we ran into some scheduling difficulties, so we’ll need to take his Sonja covers when we can get them! But, we found a tremendous replacement for issues 2-4 and think the fans are gonna like what they see from Stjepan Sejic!”
Issue #2 on the all-new, SAVAGE RED SONJA MINI SERIES “THE QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES” will be available in September, and is available for PRE-ORDER now.
Steve McNiven Covers Red Sonja as Gath Returns (Posted 7/17/2006)
With Part 1 of the Rise of Kulan Gath (Red Sonja #12) scheduled to be in stores a week from Wednesday, Dynamite Entertainment today released images and information for issue #15 of the ongoing RED SONJA series
RED SONJA #15 continues the “RISE OF KULAN GATH” storyline which has dominated the best-selling title’s second year of publishing. DYNAMITE SPOKESPERSON J. ALLEN: “We know that comic books fans like to see things shaken up and after the events of this story arc ending with #18 we guarantee that they’ll see Sonja and her world shaken. Oeming, Rubi, and Sadowski are turning in career defining work here and the fans are eating it up.â€
RED SONJA #15 will be available in September, and is available for PRE-ORDER now!
RED SONJA #15 BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING RART BY MEL RUBI WITH STEPHEN SADOWSKI COVERS BY: STEVE MCNIVEN (W/MORRY HOLLOWELL), JIM BALENT, MEL RUBI AND STEPHEN SADOWSKI
The ultimate Red Sonja story continues by the all-star team of Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Brian Buchellato and friends! Kulan Gath continues to weave his evil, world-altering spell as Red Sonja, Suumarro and Osin and captive King Quillo reach the Hall of the Old Gods! It is in this great Hall that our heroes gather new allies and Red Sonja makes a fateful decision which will change the way those around her view her forever!
This exciting new story arc is presented by the regular creative team of Michael Avon Oeming and artist Mel Rubi along with “flashback” artist Stephen Sadowski — who are joined by another all-star roster of cover talent, including Steve (’Civil War’) McNiven (50%) joined by his ‘Civil War’ colorist Morry Hollowell, Jim Balent making his Red Sonja dynamite cover debut, and Mel Rubi and Stephen Sadowski!
Inspired by the Rare Retailer Incentive cover for Red Sonja #13, this brand-new 7 3/4″ Red Sonja Statue has brought the art of Joseph Michael Linsner to life.
