This issue: As Ymir leads the gods in battle, mankind has no choice but to turn to Kulan Gath for aid. But his promised salvation comes at a price - one that Red Sonja has no intention of paying. Can she end the celestial war and prevent the sorcerer from becoming King of Kings, or will the realm succumb to the ambition of a would-be god?
Written By Torunn Gr nbekk and featuring art by Red Sonja super-star Walter Geovani (colors by Omi Remalante, Jr.), this new series dives deep into Sonja's world, exploring the darkness of Hyboria like never before. And what an amazing series of covers: Walter Geovani, Lucio Parillo, Joseph Linsner, Joan more
Theres a bit of a lack of perspective going on. Grnbekk is working with characters who are on range of different scales both physically and and conceptually. The finesse needed to contract the overwhelming power of the giant versus the borrowed power of Kulan Gath and the scrappy heroism of Sonja...its just isnt clearly defined enough in the momentum of the story to be able to really give the reader a sense of whats at stake. It all congeals together in a vaguely satisfying chapter that really should be much more explosively constructed. Read Full Review
This issue had an interesting twist with Sonja getting the demon's soul. I like all of the players in this story and I have no idea how this is going to resolve. Looking forward to the next issue.
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Plot
Grace remembers her past and helps Red Sonja convince Ymir that she is part of Kulan Gath's plan to make humanity believe that he is their savior by defeating Ymir using Erlik's soul that allowed him to control an army.
The battle is bloody and hard, where the winner is unknown, only that Red Sonja's head is pursued by Erlik.
This chapter complicates the plot and does not show narrative progress.
Art
It has textures that give the details a retro/vintage touch that highlights the interesting dynamism and a warm color palette towards red and yellow that gives it a dynamic tone. The fight sequences are impressive with splash pages that balance the sensuality of Red Sonja with the lethal speed of more
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