Red Sonja Noir #1 Blank Cover Comic
Red Sonja Noir #1 Blank Cover Comic
Released 7/16/2025
The She-Devil with a Sword enters a world of shadows and betrayal. Written by David Avallone with art by Edu Menna, this 40-page one-shot from Dynamite Comics reimagines Red Sonja in a gritty noir setting, blending sword-and-sorcery with hard-boiled mystery.
The story begins with Sonja mourning the murder of her mercenary partner, pulling her into a dangerous hunt for a priceless artifact known as the Crimson Calypso. Set in a city riddled with corruption, Sonja must navigate a tangled web of lies, deceit, and shifting alliances. Her quest for revenge pits her against a ruthless foe who will stop at nothing to claim the artifact. The noir tone demands Sonja rely on her wits as much as her blade, battling both physical threats and psychological traps.
Avallone’s pulp-inspired writing and Menna’s moody, dynamic art deliver a fast-paced mystery with emotional weight. The fusion of Hyborian brutality and noir cynicism gives Sonja a fresh edge, making this a standout entry for fans of genre mashups and character-driven storytelling.
