A Red Sonja Cover Gallery XI:
Throne

This is the eleventh installment in our Red Sonja themed cover galleries, continuing from the first gallery. Below, we present twenty selected covers from various comic books, in which the artist portrayed Red Sonja as a queen seated on a throne.

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11

  • title: Red Sonja & Tarzan (2018)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Sergio Fernandez Davila
  • writer: Gail Simone
  • artist: Walter Geovani
  • issue: #6 of 6
  • release date: December, 2018
  • cover: B variant
  • commentary: In a variant cover to the final issue of the cross-over series with Red Sonja & Tarzan, the Lord of the Apes shows no interest in the throne, which Red Sonja occupies.

12

  • title: Red Sonja / Conan (2015)
  • publisher: Dynamite / Dark Horse
  • cover artist: Nei Ruffino
  • writer: Victor Gischler
  • artist: Roberto Castro
  • issue: #1 of 4
  • release date: August, 2015
  • cover: retailer's exclusive: Heroes Haven
  • commentary: When Dark Horse comics owned the rights to Conan, there were two meetings of Red Sonja and Conan. In the first half of 2015, Dark Horse gave Conan top billing in Conan / Red Sonja, while in the second half of the same year, Dynamite placed Red Sonja first in Red Sonja / Conan. In an exclusive variant to the first issue of the Dynamite series, Red Sonja and Conan compete for the throne.

13

  • title: Red Sonja (2013)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Colleen Doran
  • writers: Gail Simone
  • artist: Walter Geovani
  • issue: #01 of 18
  • release date: July, 2013
  • cover: E variant
  • commentary: In a variant cover to the first issue to Gail Simone's retelling of the Red Sonja tale, Red Sonja is seated upon some combination of chaise lounge and throne. The peacocks add an exotic touch to the scene.

14

  • title: Red Sonja (2016)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Tula Lotay
  • writer: Amy Chu
  • artist: Daniel HDR
  • issue: #17 of 25
  • release date: June, 2018
  • cover: B variant
  • commentary: In the last eight issues of Amy Chu's Red Sonja series, four artists portray Red Sonja upon a throne, all of which are included in this gallery. Each depiction is radically different in style and temperament, showcasing the breadth of visions that individual artists bring to Red Sonja. The first (issue #17) is by Tula Lotay features Red Sonja, partially garbed in royal robes, seated sideways on the throne.

15

  • title: Red Sonja (2016)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Carlos E. Gomez
  • writers: Amy Chu & Erik Burnham
  • artist: Carlos E. Gomez
  • issue: #18 of 25
  • release date: July, 2018
  • cover: C variant
  • commentary: This cover by Carlos Gomez depicts slumping on the throne, a Red Sonja impatient with the affairs of state and the petty demands that court life places on a monarch's time.

16

  • title: Red Sonja (2016)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Ben Caldwell
  • writers: Amy Chu & Erik Burnham
  • artist: Carlos E. Gomez
  • issue: #21 of 25
  • release date: September, 2018
  • cover: B variant
  • commentary: In the time-traveling and universe-hopping narrative of Amy Chu, Ben Caldwell showcases Red Sonja as she visited Las Vegas, not at all concerned with statecraft or frugally dispensing the royal funds.

17

  • title: Red Sonja (2016)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Erica Henderson
  • writers: Amy Chu & Erik Burnham
  • artist: Carlos E. Gomez
  • issue: #25 of 25
  • release date: January, 2019
  • cover: B variant
  • commentary: In a variant cover to the final issue of Amy Chu's Red Sonja, Erica Henderson gives a unique take on Red Sonja's boredom with the life of queen.

18

  • title: Red Sonja (2019)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Christian Ward
  • writer: Mark Russell
  • artist: Mirko Colak
  • issue: #01 of ongoing series
  • release date: February, 2019
  • cover: C
  • commentary: In a variant to the first issue of Mark Russell's take on Red Sonja, Christian Ward portrays her, unyielding and unrepentant, on a throne of death.

19

  • title: Red Sonja (2019)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Amanda Conner
  • writer: Mark Russell
  • artist: Mirko Colak
  • issue: #03 of ongoing series
  • release date: April, 2019
  • cover: A
  • commentary: In sharp contrast, Amanda Conner portrays Red Sonja seated upon a makeshift throne on a field of battle, celebrating the victory of the day with her fellow soldiers.

20

  • title: Red Sonja (2019)
  • publisher: Dynamite
  • cover artist: Joseph Michael Linsner
  • writer: Mark Russell
  • artist: Mirko Colak
  • issue: #05 of ongoing series
  • release date: June, 2019
  • cover: B
  • commentary: In this rather low-key throne, Joseph Michael Linsner portrays Red Sonja, with matching blue silk scarf and skirt, at ease with her royal position, though perhaps a strong drink has helped her adjust.

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