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Creation & Design

Red Sonja was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, inspired by the character from Robert E. Howard's stories.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a supporting character in Conan's adventures, she quickly gained popularity and became a leading figure in her own right.

Character Development

Over the years, Red Sonja has evolved from a supporting character to a symbol of female empowerment in comic books, known for her strength, independence, and complex personality.

Cultural Reception

Red Sonja has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her strong characterization and role as a female warrior in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sonja
First Appearance:
Conan the Barbarian #23
Aliases:
She-Devil with a Sword, Warrior Woman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Conan, The Red Sonja, The Avengers
Abilities:
Expert swordswoman, Skilled archer, Enhanced strength
Equipment:
Sword, Armor, Horse
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red
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Conan the Barbarian #23
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Conan the Barbarian #23
 
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1st appearance of Red Sonja

⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as a cameo appearance of Red Sonja but she appears in over 20 panels, fights and is introduced by name

[August 2022 - filming is scheduled to begin with Matilda Lutz cast in the main role]

Conan the Barbarian #24
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Conan the Barbarian #24
 
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1st cover and 2nd appearance of Red Sonja

Conan the Barbarian #33
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Conan the Barbarian #33
 
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3rd appearance of Red Sonja

Savage Sword of Conan #1
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Savage Sword of Conan #1
 
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Debut of Red Sonja's chain mail bikini

1st appearance of Blackmark

Kull and the Barbarians #3
Curtis ⋅ 1975
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Kull and the Barbarians #3
 
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Origin of Red Sonja

1st cover appearance of Solomon Kane

Marvel Feature #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Feature #1
 
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First headlining title featuring Red Sonja

Marvel Feature #2
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Feature #2
 
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First illustrated work on Red Sonja by famed comic book, erotic fantasy artist Frank Thorne

Marvel Feature #4
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Feature #4
 
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Cover art featuring Red Sonja

Marvel Feature #7
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Feature #7
 
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Final issue featuring Conan the Barbarian

Red Sonja #1
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Red Sonja #1
 
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First solo series featuring Red Sonja

Marvel Treasury Edition #15
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Marvel Treasury Edition #15
 
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84-page oversized collection of reprints including the original illustration from Conan the Barbarian #24 (1973) where Red Sonja appears less covered-up during a bath scene

Conan the Barbarian #24 was redrawn to comply with the Comics Code Authority but the Treasury Edition printed the original panel

Marvel Team-Up #79
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Marvel Team-Up #79
 
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Mary Jane Watson as Red Sonja

Conan the Barbarian #242
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Conan the Barbarian #242
 
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Cover art by Jim Lee

Red Sonja: Death In Scarlet #1
Cross Plains Comics ⋅ 1999
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Red Sonja: Death In Scarlet #1
 
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Published by Cross Plains, a small publisher in operation between 1999-2000 creating mostly Robert E. Howard related titles

Red Sonja #0
Dynamite ⋅ 2005
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Red Sonja #0
 
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Dynamite Entertainment begins publishing Red Sonja stories

Red Sonja #1
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Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2005
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Red Sonja #1
 
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Variant cover art by Paolo Rivera, limited to 100 copies

One copy distributed in every three Red Sonja statues designed by Paolo Rivera

Red Sonja #2
Non-Key
1:300 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2005
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Red Sonja #2
 
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

Retailers roundtable program incentive

Red Sonja #3
Dynamite ⋅ 2005
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Red Sonja #3
 
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Cover art by Gabrielle Dell'Otto

Red Sonja #6
Dynamite ⋅ 2006
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Red Sonja #6
 
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Cover art by Billy Tan

Red Sonja #7
Dynamite ⋅ 2006
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Red Sonja #7
 
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Cover art by Adam Hughes

Red Sonja #8
Dynamite ⋅ 2006
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Red Sonja #8
 
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Cover art by Adam Hughes

Red Sonja #13
Foil ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2006
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Red Sonja #13
 
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Variant cover art by Mel Rubi with red foil

Savage Tales #1
1:10 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2007
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Savage Tales #1
 
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Variant cover art by Arthur Suydam

Savage Tales #1
Dynamite ⋅ 2007
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Cover art by Arthur Suydam featuring Red Sonja

Savage Tales #2
Dynamite ⋅ 2007
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Savage Tales #2
 
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Cover art by Arthur Suydam featuring Red Sonja

Red Sonja #30
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2008
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Red Sonja #30
 
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Variant cover art by Luke Ross

Savage Tales #8
Dynamite ⋅ 2008
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Savage Tales #8
 
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Cover art by Arthur Suydam featuring Red Sonja

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2010
Self-Published ⋅ 2010
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2010
 
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'Slayboy' 2010 sketchbook with cover art featuring Red Sonja

Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #2
Dynamite ⋅ 2011
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Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #2
 
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,322

Queen Sonja #27
Dynamite ⋅ 2012
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Queen Sonja #27
 
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Queen Sonja #31
Dynamite ⋅ 2012
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Queen Sonja #31
 
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Red Sonja #76
Dynamite ⋅ 2013
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Red Sonja #76
 
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Red Sonja #77
Dynamite ⋅ 2013
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Red Sonja #77
 
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Red Sonja #1
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2013
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Red Sonja #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #4
Dynamite ⋅ 2013
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Red Sonja #4
 
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Cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #6
Dynamite ⋅ 2013
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Cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #8
Dynamite ⋅ 2014
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Cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #1
Reprint ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2014
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Red Sonja #1
 
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Red Sonja Dynamite Dollar Book

Red Sonja #11
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2014
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Red Sonja #11
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #13
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2014
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Red Sonja #13
 
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Scarce, reorder variant

Red Sonja: Vulture's Circle #2
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2015
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Red Sonja: Vulture's Circle #2
 
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo

Exclusive variant available to customers who subscribed to Red Sonja at their comic shop

Red Sonja #100
Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2015
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Red Sonja #100
 
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Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy

Red Sonja #17
1:15 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2015
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Red Sonja #17
 
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Red Sonja #4
1:25 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2017
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Red Sonja #4
 
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Variant design cover art by J. Scott Campbell

'Artboard’ sketch incentive

Legenderry: Red Sonja #1
ECCC ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2018
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Legenderry: Red Sonja #1
 
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham, limited to 250 copies

Emerald City Comic Con exclusive

Red Sonja / Tarzan #1
1:50 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2018
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Red Sonja / Tarzan #1
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Adam Hughes

Red Sonja #21
NYCC ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2018
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Red Sonja #21
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Derrick Chew

New York Comic Con 2018 exclusive

Limited to 250 copies

Red Sonja #20
NYCC ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2018
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Red Sonja #20
 
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo

New York Comic Con exclusive

Red Sonja and Vampirella Meet Betty and Veronica #1
Dynamite ⋅ 2019
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Red Sonja and Vampirella Meet Betty and Veronica #1
 
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1st team-up of Vampirella & Red Sonja and Betty & Veronica

Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil #1
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Variant ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2019
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Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil #1
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Shannon Maer

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