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By The Editor
May 25, 2006 - 19:58
Dynamite Entertainment proudly announced today that they are including a third cover on the upcoming Red Sonja #12 – the issue which features the return of Kulan Gath as Sonja’s GREATEST nemesis.
This babe sure looksd like Starfire
In addition to the previously announced Jim Lee and George Perez covers, a third cover will be available in equal ration, featuring the pairing of John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. in homage to John Romita, Jr.’s classic cover depicting Kulan Gath on Uncanny X-Men #190. The piece, penciled by Jr., inked by Sr., and colored by Brian Buccaelleto, now features Gath and Red Sonja in the famous pose.
“We were very fortunate – and are very thankful – that Marvel allowed John to work with us for this very special cover. We’re very fortunate that John Jr.’s able to do two covers for us, this being the first,” commented Dynamite Spokesperson J. Allen, “We’ve been working on this one for a LOOOONNNNGGGGG time and are very, very pleased at the end result. We were hoping to announce this with Jim and George’s cover, but wanted to make sure John Jr. could fit it in with his busy schedule and ensure it was in hand before announcing. John Romita Jr. is truly one of the most talented artists in the business, and his legacy in the industry is just being felt. I can’t say enough, so I won’t say much more. We’re fortunate and proud to offer this to the retailers and fans! John Romita Jr. added to this cover was a dream come true, and having John Romita Sr. ink him is truly “Dynamite!”
As mentioned, Dynamite is shipping John Romita Jr’s cover as additional variant cover, in addition to the masterpieces done by Lee and Perez, and all three will ship in equal ratio. Dynamite reminds fans and retailers that issue #12 begins an exciting new story arc, and is a perfect jumping on point for fans, as well as the celebration of Sonja’s first year back! Retailers can re-order through Wednesday May 31st to guarantee their orders!
RED SONJA #12 (APR063067) -- WRITTEN BY: MICHAEL AVON OEMING, ART BY MEL RUBI; COVER ART (SHIPPING IN EQUAL RATIO): the team behind the #1 comics of ’05 and ’06 - JIM LEE and GEORGE PEREZ (Approximately 33%/33%/33% RATIO), PLUS: JOHN ROMITA JR. AND SR. in homage to Jr.’s UNCANNY X-MEN #190!
It’s in this very issue that the question of “what do Spider-Man, the Uncanny X-Men, the Avengers and Sonja have in common?” And the answer is Kulan Gath! And part 1 of this new story arc will start revealing Kulan’s evil plan to conquer Red Sonja and her world. Part 1 is amazing, it’s uncanny, and the new storyline starts HERE! The perfect jumping on point for new readers!
Sonja meets her deadliest enemy as Year Two of Dynamite Entertainment’s Red Sonja journey begins HERE! Who has been the wizard Sonja’s been after? Yes Sonja fans, it is Kulan Gath as many fans have guessed, but the real question is, what is his connection to her past? This issue begins to reveal all of the answers that lead back to issue #0 and the first storyline, and paves the way for future storylines. Again, a great jumping on point with the revelation of Kulan Gath in part 1 leading in to Sonja's biggest battle ever!
This 12th issue – now featuring the Romita Homage cover, as well as featuring a stunning cover by Jim Lee, joined by George Perez and Mel Rubi, along with the ultimate all-star team of writer Michael Avon Oeming and Mel Rubi’s gorgeous interiors! And as if all of this isn’t enough, the cherry on top, Richard (Ultimate Marvel Colorist) Isanove is coloring Jim Lee’s dynamite cover! Now that’s truly “dynamite”, and it’s only the beginning. Read on true believer!
