Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword #5 — When the Rising Sun Falls on Khorshemish

The hordes of the Rising Sun have descended on Khorshemish, and Red Sonja stands alone against Demoroq. Rory McConville and Pablo de Bonis deliver a visceral, high-stakes clash that redefines the She-Devil's world. A must-read for fans of sword-and-sorcery with heart.

There is a specific kind of magic in sword-and-sorcery comics when the violence feels earned, not just explosive. That is the vibe radiating from this latest drop of Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword. You are going to want to get your hands on this one because Dynamite Entertainment has found a rhythm that balances brutal action with a narrative that actually breathes. It’s not just about who swings harder; it’s about the weight of the choices being made in the mud and blood.

Writer Rory McConville, bringing his sharp eye from King Spawn, and artist Pablo de Bonis, whose linework has a tactile, gritty texture, are deep in the thick of it now. The setting is Khorshemish, a place currently under siege. The Rising Sun faction isn't just knocking at the door; they are engulfing the city. At the center of this storm is Red Sonja, facing off against the formidable Demoroq. The stakes here are elemental: survival of the city, survival of the self, and the simple, brutal question of who walks away from a fight that refuses to end.

What makes issue #5 such a compelling pickup is the visual storytelling. De Bonis brings a kinetic energy to the page that makes every clash feel heavy and consequential. You can feel the sweat, the strain, and the desperation in the art. McConville’s writing grounds the fantasy in real emotional stakes, so when the steel meets steel, you care about the people behind the armor. It’s a masterclass in pacing, turning a battlefield into a character study.

If you enjoy the way McConville handles complex, flawed protagonists in King Spawn, this series will feel like home. But it stands powerfully on its own. The mythos here is rich and inviting, even if you haven’t read the previous issues. It’s a great time to join the fray, especially with Stuart Sayger’s stunning cover art waiting to greet you. Sayger has a knack for capturing that wild, untamed spirit that defines Sonja, making this a collector's favorite as well as a reader's delight.

Here is an insider aside for the collectors in the room: keep an eye on the variant options. Stuart Sayger’s cover is particularly striking, and these tend to move quickly once people realize the creative team is firing on all cylinders. It’s the kind of issue that gets read, re-read, and kept on the shelf. Just so you know, these drops sell fast, so if you want to experience the clash of steel firsthand, you’ll want to be quick. The shelf is waiting, and it’s a good one.