Red Sonja #2
This second volume of Gail Simone's acclaimed run on Red Sonja collects issues #7-12 of the 2014 series. The story arc, 'The Art of Blood and Fire,' sees the She-Devil with a Sword navigating treacherous political intrigue and brutal combat as she confronts a deadly new threat to her kingdom. Simone's sharp dialogue and character-driven plotting are complemented by artists including Walter Geovani, delivering a blend of action and wit that defined this era of the character.
In Red Sonja #2 (2014), the warrior returns to the Emperor’s court with the final artisan, Rakalia the Dancer, only to find her promise betrayed. As Samala prepares to sacrifice both the slaves and the artisans, Sonja is imprisoned—until Rat and her beasts spring her free. With her six artisans at her side, Sonja takes the fight to the Emperor’s guards, leading to a deadly confrontation that ends with Samala’s downfall. Written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Walter Geovani, with colors by Adriano Lucas and letters by Simon Bowland, the cover by Jenny Frison and Walter Geovani captures the moment’s fierce intensity.
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Sonja collects the last artisan, Rakalia the Dancer and presents all six artisans to Emperor Samala. The Emperor reneges on his promise and plans to take the thousand slaves and the six artisans to die with him. He imprisons Sonja and heads to his going away party. Rat and her beasts free Sonja and Sonja and her six artisans take the battle to Samala's guard. The battle ends when Samala dies from being poisoned by Gribaldi.
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