RED SONJA: QUEEN OF PLAGUES REVIEWED
“Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues” is a motion comic of Gail Simone’s recent run on the Dynamite Comics version of the famous She Devil. While Red Sonja and Conan were never my bag as a kid, I appreciate Shout’s commitment to using motion comics to bring these tales to wider attention. It’s just that these sort of adaptations feel cheap when similar material is getting cinematic and animated treatment. Misty Lee does an amazing job as the lead character, but at times…things feel a little too Clutch Cargo.
Walter Geovani’s art really pops in HD, but I feel an animated adaptation could’ve fared better. I should be careful of what I say, as we all know that similar sentiment with “The Killing Joke” didn’t fare that well. So, what is the answer? Motion comics have their place, but I’m not sure if they are the best vehicle to win over a new audience. I do like that the Blu insert mentions Gail Simone’s currently available TPB work on Red Sonja. Let’s get as many readers into comic shops, people. It’s the way of the future!
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Interviews
A/V STATS
- 1.78:1 1080p transfer
- Dolby 2.0