David Avallone and Edson Novaes Spin a Pulpy Yarn
The She-Devil With a Sword sneaks into a moody special this summer, as Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder & The Princess presents an extra-length epic from pulp powerhouse David Avallone and partner in crime Edson Novaes.
Not unlike many fiery-haired femme fatales from classic noir stories, Red Sonja has found herself in many tales straddling genres. A master of noir, pinup heroines, and awesome action, super scribe Avallone is ready to put his Hyrkanian heroine through the genre blender once more in the follow up to last year’s acclaimed Red Sonja Noir.
“Last year’s Red Sonja Noir: The Crimson Calypso was a fun experiment in genre-mash-up, placing the She-Devil with a Sword in a classic detective story… which some eagle-eyed fans easily spotted,” said writer David Avallone. “I had a lot of fun with it, and Dynamite must have been satisfied because they asked for a second issue. This one is another fun riff (on a more obscure story this time), and Edson did a terrific job bringing the complicated tale to life!”
In her latest tale, Red Sonja travels to an exclusive wedding on the island of Zaralina, an enclave for the rich and wealthy merchant class. She’s not a mere guest, but has been hired for her prowess in protection. Events take a harrowing turn for the dark and nefarious when an army of masked bandits, a powerful wizard, and a massive fearsome dragon crash the reception!
For this fast-paced 40-pager, the Avallone and Novaes-led interior creative team are joined by a trio of terrific covers. Lesley “Leirix” Li contributes a moody, captivating take on the character befitting the title. Fan-favorite Robert Hack brings his trademark retro aesthetic, even applying weathering effects as a cherry on top. Cosplayer Molly Stewart showcases the power of the She-Devil. Fans can also ask their retailers about the premium mystery blind bag cover, an exciting way to track down premium editions of these treacherously alluring covers, and more surprises!”
