Red Sonja: She Devil with a Sword

Jettie Monday as Red Sonja

2012-05-27T15:23:00.000Z

Jettie Monday is a fantastic cosplayer and I have featured her before on my other site as Zatanna.

Here she is as Red Sonja. You can see more on her Facebook page too.
Photography by Bill Nash.

More links:
Her Facebook fan page, http://www.facebook.com/jettiemonday
Bill Nash Photography, http://www.billn.net/ and http://www.baldpirate.com/

Here are some others too from the Phoenix ComicCon.

Red Sonja: Dave Hoover

2012-05-18T19:04:00.001Z

Red Sonja by Joe Jusko

2012-05-08T20:24:00.004Z

Joe Jusko...the guy has talent boy...out of all the current Fantasy artists out there...he is the guy carrying the torch. He calls these finished drawings con-sketches. He goes around the world from NY to Paris and points in between visiting with fans and doing drawings for the fans.
There is an enormous body of work behind the man as he started as an assistant to the Legendary Howard Chaykin then moved on to doing covers for Heavy Metal and on to CONAN and beyond....just visit JoeJuskoart.com and you'll see what I mean. From Vampirella to Tomb Raider to Paperback book covers to "The Hawks of outreemer" to an upcoming surprise revolving around a certain Jungle Lord. Joe's work has shined and spread across the industry like wildfire. He's not only carrying the torch andf following in the footsteps of greats like Frazetta and John Buscema but...he's created his own legacy for people to follow after him.
His technique is brilliant and he works at the speed of light. How can one artist produce so much work and deliver such beautiful paintings in the time he does? Ans: It's all talent baby...straight up talent. He put in the time and energy to be the Master he is...Rock on Joe...keep us thrilled and in suspense. Thank you for allowing me share your Sonja convention piece from your visit to Paris

Neglected you say?...Nonsense.

2012-05-02T20:52:00.003Z

This selection is from the late great Dave Hoover....the man was talented and his legacy will live on in his work. This selection is from an artist simply named BOSCO....I love the camera angle upshot going on here. Not an easy composition and not one people usually attempt. Beautiful BOSCO...thanks. This selection is from Cliff Chiang...I always liked this guys stuff. Great line work. This is from DYNAMITE artist Mel Rubi...still working hard and kicking ass. "No...Red Sonja : She Devil with a sword the blog is not neglected...it's just that everyone has all kinds of other stuff going on. The contributors of this blog run other blogs and at times have no time for new posts. But I check it every day. I am always looking and checking stats and see what posts are the most popular and so on. So...even though you may not see any activity...it is still being monitored daily.

Anyway...I have some new images I'd like to share. I hope you enjoyed my selections." -Mike

Rather Gamey Red Sonja

2012-03-26T01:28:00.002Z

Arkhein over at Rather Gamey has put up a new picture of Red Sonja he just finished.

I think it is great!
Go over there and have a look.

Dave Bullock

2012-03-21T20:54:00.001Z

Red Sonja art from Dave Bullock. Thanks to Calvin at the Canadian Cave of Cool.

Red Sonja Snow Demons

2012-03-16T15:55:00.001Z

This one i did over the last winter

the snow was falling down and so such good time to do Red Sonja in the snow

Editor's note: Everyone welcome our latest contributor, Lea, who is posting right out of the gate! --DW

Keith Pollard convention commission

2012-03-13T16:42:00.002Z

I was browsing comic art fans for some cool Red Sonja stuff and came across this nifty Sonja con pic by Pollard. I got an especially big kick out of it becuase Keith Pollard drew one of my favorite THOR runs...the whole SWORD OF SEIGFREID saga dealie. His masterful attention to dynamics , composition and detail is mind numbing. I recently reread that entire run just to see his again. He's one of my favorite artists. Why just look at the Sonja picture seen here. Crisp lines and perfect form...along with a nifty portrait of the Savage Red head. It is the antithesis of coolness! Great drawing Keith!

Joe Jusko commissioned convention piece

2012-03-10T16:29:00.001Z

A thousand words....

Revisiting with STARFIRE!

2012-01-29T17:02:00.005Z

In the newest issue of Back issue magazine by Two Morrows ( Number 54 the one with the Bruce Timm BIG BARDA cover ) There is a way cool article on the creation of the character STARFIRE. The article has interview segments with Mike Vosburg and Dave Michelinie , Elliot S. Maggin , Steve Englehart and Tom Defalco ( A one time Big Wig at Marvel Comics ) It goes on to tell us the origins and ideas for the character in that she was created to be the direct answer to Marvel comics' RED SONJA...but the guys on this book just did not want to use the same premise but wanted to add a new flare and flavor. So they created a Burrough's type John Carter kind of world for STARFIRE to have her adventures in.

Starfire's name was originally supposed to be AKANDA but they went with a more commercial catchy name instead....The costume was also a product of Mike Vosburg's inspirations in European art and cartooning. Her outfit with the off the shoulder breast bearing cut out asymmetrical design and look of both Wally Wood's Power girl and Guido Crepax's Valentina. There were also designs and characters inspired by the likes of Moebius and Maroto as well as Paul Gillon and Victor De la Fuente and others in the European world of cartoonists. I'd like to share some of the cool commissions and sketches of Mike Vosburgs provided along with the article. I have always been a big fan of Back issue magazine and Roy Thomas and sincerely recommend you go on out and pick yourself up a copy of Back issue 54...not just for the cool STARFIRE article but there are also pieces on BIG BARDA , SHE HULK , VALKYRIE , MS. MARVEL and the PHEONIX! It's thier "Liberated Ladies" issue. Pick it up , read it LOVE IT! I guarantee you will.

p.s. folks....I'm going to take about a one month break from blogging but feel free to visit and comment...I'll be poking my nose in from time to time. PEACE OUT CUB SCOUTS!

Red Sonja statue from Bleeding Cool

2012-01-04T22:38:00.000Z

Thanks to Tim from I'd Rather Be Killing Monster for this.

A $189.99 8.5" Red Sonja statue.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/01/04/thirteen-titles-from-dynamite-in-one-week-and-a-statue/

Open publication - Free publishing - More bleedingcool

Red Sonja collage....see if you can name all the artists?

2012-01-02T00:53:00.001Z

Seasons Greetings from Red Sonja!

2011-12-21T00:23:00.002Z

Here is a nifty little piece of art I found at comic art fans by Dean Juliette of Sonja...in a Santa hat! Enjoy and Happy New year!

Help a Brother Out!

2011-12-12T15:19:00.000Z

Hello all,

Got an email from a reader who is looking for an assist to aid with an art project. I have a feeling a lot of these might be Dynamite Entertainment characters, but could be wrong. The new Sonja is not as much in my wheelhouse. If you have any good links post in the comments, or you can email J or me.

Hey gang !

I 'm a french artist and I'm doing some Red Sonja sketch cards for Breygent . They have to be done for January in the beginning ...

Except for Sonja and Kula Gathe, it's impossible to find any reference on the net for the rest of the characters list Breygent send me and I'm not very familiar with Sonja universe ...

I just found your blog and I thought that you guys, as great fans of that cute warrior, could probably help me and maybe could send me some cool links or some cool references, if you know them, of these different characters from this list:

Osin
Summaro
Kalevel
Ozzyus
Zartur
Suvara
Melea
Scathatch
Celestial
Hunter
Talus
Graven Sul
Kain
Jubal

Help me Obi Wa... sorry! Guys! I already have some cool cards done, but I need diversity ... You're my only hope ...

Here's my DeviantArt gallery link, if you want to check my work
http://sobad-jee.deviantart.com/gallery/

Please , help me ...

Thanks
Best
J.

RED SONJA # 39 -

2011-12-09T22:10:00.004Z

" I'll save you Miss!!!" Ya know even if Sonja promised to share her booty with me I don't know if I'd risk my neck battling some giant snaggle toothed octopus. ( Could it be a Kraken ? )But I tell ya what....There is always something about a damsel in distress to get the ol' blood pumpin'! See here the Original art in black and white and finished product by Carlos Rafael for the cover of RED SONJA #39

The Official Handbook of the Conan Universe

2011-12-05T16:31:00.001Z

Back in 1985 Marvel published the Official Handbook of the Conan Universe.

Here is the page for Red Sonja, featuring the outfit that she was wearing at the time. Seems a bit odd though that they didn't use the chain-mail outfit that she was most well known for.

Click for larger.

Fiona Staples

2011-12-01T17:17:00.001Z

Some Red Sonja art by Fiona Staples.

RED SONJA CARTOON?

2011-11-17T02:43:00.005Z

Is anyone aware of this? There was either going to be a cartoon or the pitch is out there yet not picked up? Anyone got any news about it? Drop us a line. Character sheet by James Groman...1960?...check out his blog ( James Groman )

wtf....yeah right. ;) Whats with that big assed ass?...Nice line work though...

Happy Birthday Darwyn Cooke!

2011-11-16T13:48:00.001Z

Today is Darwyn Cooke's birthday. Here are some of his Red Sonjas to celebrate.

Tom Bancroft

2011-11-15T20:27:00.001Z

Pointed out to me at Calvin's Canadian Cave of Cool. The art of Tom Bancroft.

Thanks Calvin!

Red Sonja / Witchblade Crossover

2011-11-12T04:40:00.001Z

Dynamite Entertainment (Press Release)

Join Dynamite Entertainment and Top Cow Productions as they bring two of comics most celebrated heroines together in one terrifying tale of loss and redemption with Witchblade/Red Sonja #1 coming to stores everywhere February 2012! Witchblade/Red Sonja is written by Doug Wagner and drawn by Cezar Razek, with covers by Alé Garza! In issue #1, Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, pursues a cannibalistic monstrosity into the heart of a dead, black mountain. Meanwhile, Sara Pezzini, modern day bearer of the Witchblade and NYPD Detective, investigates the ghastly death of a Catholic Priest.

"Let's get this out of the way right now, this is NOT your typical crossover," says writer Doug Wagner. "There's no time traveling, no merging of universes, no soul swapping, and no messages in a bottle. The first issue won't have the two heroes fighting against each other until they figure out who the real villain is. If that's what you're here for, you've come to the wrong place. WitchBlade/Red Sonja #1 is the beginning of a grisly trial for both characters. Red Sonja and Sara Pezzini are about to plummet into despair and hopelessness, both physically and emotionally. Their beliefs and courage will be tested, and it will take more than just either heroine brandishing their fabled weapons to overcome this threat. Humanity as they know it is at risk. And if one fails, they both fail."

"Doug and Dynamite have really gone to great lengths to create an exciting, unique cross-over event between two of the most recognizable female leads in comics," adds Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik. "It would have been easy to come up with some contrived way for these two heroines to meet, but Doug has crafted a story that remains true and taps into the rich mythos of both properties. I'm excited to read it!"

Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, has been an incredible success under the stewardship Dynamite Entertainment! Red Sonja is a fictional character, a high fantasy sword and sorcery heroine created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith, and loosely based on Red Sonya of Rogatino in Robert E. Howard's 1934 short story "The Shadow of the Vulture". She first appeared in the Marvel Comics book Conan the Barbarian #23 (February 1973). Red Sonja has become the archetypical example of the fantasy figure of a fierce and stunningly beautiful female barbarian who typically wears armor resembling a bikini or lingerie.

Witchblade is an American comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, an imprint of Image Comics, from 1995 until present. The series was created by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri, editor David Wohl, writer Brian Haberlin, and artist Michael Turner. The series follows New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini, who is the bearer of the Witchblade, a mysterious artifact that takes the form of a deadly and powerful gauntlet. The Witchblade has been worn my countless women over the ages, including historic figures such as Cleopatra and Joan of Arc. Sara must try to control the Witchblade and learn its secrets, even as she investigates the city's strangest, most supernatural crimes.

Doug Wagner is a writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, He got his start writing ULTRAFORCE for Malibu Comics and has worked for Image, DC/Wildstorm, Dark horse and 12 gauge comics.

Join the conversation on Twitter with #WitchbladeRedSonja

Originally seen at http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2011/11/witchblade-red-sonja-cross-over-coming.html and http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35383

Sonja Cosplayer

2011-10-28T20:19:00.002Z

Unkonwn Red Sonja Cosplayer.

Wendy Pini - A real life She -devil...

2011-10-22T00:55:00.003Z

Wendy does it all. In the 1970's Wendy used to hit the cons dressed as Sonja. Wendy born in June around 50 years ago is stunning and sexy as well as DANE-GER-OUS with that sword in her hand. The creator of Elfquest a sword and sorcery series she produced with her husband ( A great series too ) She was a trailblazer as well. The Elfquest books were probably what we would consider the very first graphic novels. A trendsetter she was that Wendy Pini!

Another Red Sonja cosplayer ~ Best one yet!

2011-10-19T23:08:00.005Z

Ok...this chick is HOTTTTTT! Her abs her hips her beautiful face...Homina homina homina! This pic is of a girl at the NYC Comicon from this past weeked in the month of October. I scared up this here photo from a blog called " Big tit babes " it was in a section of super hero hotties from Comicon and of course I clicked on it to check'em out. I found...this Red Headed Hot Mama with a sword!
I do not know who the girl is...she's an anonymous hottie cosplayer.

The RED SONJA art of Michael Dooney

2011-09-30T13:51:00.003Z

David J. West fellow blogger and proprietor of his own very fine blog NEPHITE BLOOD SPARTAN HEART...found some really great RED SONJA art by a fella name Michael Dooney.

He was kind enough to share his find...here is the link for Mr. Dooney's blog MichaelDooney@blogspot check it out...awesome work Michael! Thanks for sharing David!