Dynamite is revving as much as launch a brand new ongoing collection starring the She-Devil With a Sword—Red Sonja #1. Not solely will its launch coincide with San Diego Comic-Con, however the collection will have a good time the character’s fiftieth anniversary. Torunn Grønbekk will write with Walter Geovani on artwork. Colorist Omi Remalante Jr. and letterer Simon Bowland spherical out the inventive group.
The Beat chatted with Grønbekk about the upcoming e book and the author’s tackle the legendary character.
Deanna Destito: What drawn to you this mission?
Torunn Grønbekk: My love for Red Sonja! That’s the quick (and truthful) reply. I feel it’s the quickest I’ve ever stated sure to a mission!
I’ve additionally completely loved the escapism of the style. There is lots of pleasure in the creation of this e book, and I hope that bleeds by means of.
Destito: How did you employ your type and experiences to create your tackle Red Sonja?
Grønbekk: I attempt to adapt my type to the books I’m writing. In this case, Sonja is doing lots of the speaking. I really feel like my essential job is to throw her into brutal, unimaginable conditions after which sit again and see what she’ll do.
Destito: How is your model of the character the identical and/or completely different from earlier incarnations?
Grønbekk: I’ve tried to take all the issues I like about Sonja – her shamelessness, her bravery, and all that wry humor – and play them up, relatively than create a “new take” on the character. Our purpose for this story was to go large and again to fundamentals and draw inspiration from the greatest elements of her lengthy historical past to create a brand new, basic journey. I hope and imagine long-time followers will see their Sonja on the web page, whereas new readers can have the probability to fall in love together with her as I as soon as did.
Destito: How has it been working with the inventive group?
Grønbekk: Walter is a pleasure to work with. Not solely is he a grasp of the style, however at this level, I imagine he has drawn extra Red Sonja points than anybody else. Omi Remalante’s colours are spot on, and Simon Bowland is one in every of the greatest letterers in the enterprise. I’m having such a beautiful time working with these legends, and I actually couldn’t be happier with the group!
Destito: What can followers previous and new count on from the collection?
Grønbekk: Red Sonja is being hunted by means of the realm, accused of a homicide she didn’t commit, and adopted by a mysterious presence that appears to seek out her wherever she goes. We comply with her as she tries to clear her identify, solely to seek out herself thrown deeper and deeper into the darkish thriller that’s taking up the realm. Expect a basic, brutal, and fast-paced sword and sorcery story, with Sonja at her deadliest and most pleasant!
Destito: Can you give any teasers to the readers?
Grønbekk: There are some Easter eggs and one main shock I hope long-time readers will get a kick out of, however you don’t must be aware of the 5 many years of historical past to get pleasure from the e book. This is a celebration of the style and, most of all, Sonja herself!
Red Sonja #1 might be on sale on July 19.
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