Birth of the She-Devil is the type of origin series we needed, it'll make you want to go back and re-read all of Red Sonja over again. Read Full Review

'Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil #1' lives up to it's name by exploring a young Sonja hellbent on taking anyone down in her path, be it with violence or fire-whiskey! Stunning visuals and an engaging story filled with violent mayhem make this a must-read issue for new and longtime fans alike. Read Full Review

Overall, Red Sonja fans will be pleased by this mini-series and newcomers to the legend of the She-Devil with a Sword will find this to be a spirited introduction to the queen of sword-and-sorcery. The only ones who will want to give this a miss are those who don't like low fantasy and high adventure or Howardian purists who will not stand for the good name of Bel being besmirched by a lawyer. Read Full Review

The first issue introduces us to Sonja's quest (with further flashbacks of her friendship with Shashana), her drunken wandering which leaves destruction in its wake, and her temporary capture by a Sultan whom she hopes to pry information out of. The last of these seems a bit more elaborate than necessary (and more calculated than the stab-first method Sonja uses elsewhere in the comic), but it does provide some early action to help frame the tale. Worth a look. Read Full Review

The hook of this book is to show Sonja at an earlier stage in her life. The child elements are strong enough in setting into motion Sonja future path; her present, around 19 years old, doesn't seem too different from what we expect. This isn't meant to detract from what is, overall, an enjoyable romp that won't disappoint long-term Sonja fans. Read Full Review

At the end of the day, while it isnt exactly reinventing the wheel, Birth of the She-Devil is a confident and dynamic look at Red Sonjas formative years, and features more than enough blood, booze and intrigue to keep the pages turning. Read Full Review