This multiversal team Sonja’s have battled in the pits of hell, and have set their sights to the stars to seek answers from the gods. Unfortunately for them, they’ll discover that the universe is not on their side!
Christopher Hastings continues to write this multiversal romp of sword, sorcery, and interstellar chaos that provides a ton of blockbuster fun! Hasting does an amazing job with this juggling act of writing each of these different Sonja’s, giving them a unique voice that makes them all stand out in awesome ways. In truth, we live in a day and age where many expect comics to always carry prestigious, cerebral stories that have to be serious all the time, that it’s often forgotten that stories don’t always need to be conscientious about the human condition.
Not every comic has to be a Watchmen or an analysis on the world of today and that’s okay! Because Hasting writes this book as it’s intended to be, a summer blockbuster celebration of Red Sonja doing what she does best. Hasting understands his assignment and delivers fun action and character throughout that anyone who is a fan of various genres in comics could appreciate, whether longtime fan or new. If anything, that’s the beauty of Hastings writing, he is able to provide a wacky story that does meditate on the potential of what Red Sonja could be as a character if planted in a different genre and audience.
Strip Red Sonja of sword and sorcery, and what could she be without it? What potential she has as a figure in fiction, is cleverly reflected by each member of Team Sonja, showing the versatility that Sonja could have and may possibly gain as a character. Personally, I’d like to see a mini-series about Purple, Silver, and Blue Sonja’s since they have interesting origins that would be great to explore in a mini-series format. Some of those elements are cleverly displayed throughout the book as Team Sonja charges through various enemies with humorous exchanges and insanity that only a book about Red Sonja and her multiversal counterparts could deliver.
The art by Qualano and colorwork by Diaz is solid. Qualano delivers action-packed layouts which coupled with Diaz’s color work provides a fun quality that matches the tone of the book. Qualano does a great job at rendering each of the Sonja’s in action, providing an aesthetic that is reminiscent of elements of manga, making this an enjoyable book to look at. Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou does a fantastic job providing distinct voices for each of the Sonja’s. Hassan is able to showcase each of Team Sonja’s personalities through the lettering that is effective, adding a subtlety to this enjoyable book.
Sonjaverse is one of those books that could have easily been dismissed as a book but continues to be a surprise full of adventure. It understands what it is and leans into all the enjoyable elements that make it a great read that is worth buying. If you’re looking for a book that you can sit down, pick up and have a blast just reading, I recommend this book. Definitely add it to your pull list for new comic book day.
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Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher