Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword #2 — Stuart Sayger and Rory McConville Forge a Dangerous Path Through Hyboria
The she-devil finds herself in an unexpected guardian role. Red Sonja must protect a young girl from a cult reshaping Hyboria, leading her into the treacherous city of Khorshemish. With Stuart Sayger’s cover art setting the tone, this issue promises high stakes and stunning visuals.
Stuart Sayger’s cover for this second issue immediately grabs you—it’s got that classic, painted grandeur that makes you want to pull the comic off the rack and flip through it right there at the counter. When you see his work on a book, you know you’re in for a treat, and Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword is no exception. This Dynamite series has been building a new era for the iconic barbarian, and issue two is where the momentum truly shifts into high gear.
Writer Rory McConville has set up a compelling twist in Sonja’s path. After the events of the first issue, the She-Devil isn’t just swinging her sword into battle; she’s now responsible for a young girl named Aretha, the last of an ancient bloodline. It’s a heavy burden for a woman who has always relied on her own two hands, and it raises the emotional stakes significantly. The Rising Sun cult is hunting the child, and they are willing to tear Hyboria apart to get her.
The duo heads to Khorshemish, a city known for its politics and perils, and McConville’s script pairs perfectly with Pablo de Bonis’s artwork. De Bonis brings a fluid, dynamic energy to the pages that makes every swing of the sword feel impactful and every moment of tension palpable. You can feel the danger closing in as Sonja navigates this new city, protecting the one person she has to keep safe.
If you’ve been following the recent wave of Conan-verse comics, this one stands out for how it balances the visceral action with a more personal, protective core. It’s still Red Sonja—she’s still fierce, sharp, and utterly deadly—but seeing her step into this unexpected role adds a fresh layer to the character. It’s the kind of story that reminds you why she’s been a fan favorite for decades.
Keep an eye on the variant covers for this drop. Stuart Sayger’s main cover is a stunner, but the Lucio Parrillo and Joseph Michael Linsner variants are also drawing serious attention. They all capture the essence of the book, but Sayger’s is the one that usually sells out first. If you’re looking to add a high-quality fantasy read to your stack, this is the one to grab.