REVIEW: Frank Thorne's Red Sonja Art Edition Volume 2

Original Art by Frank Thorne
Collection Design: Josh Johnson
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Release Date: 2/11/2015

Releasing this week from Dynamite Entertainment is Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition Volume 2. This beautiful, 122 page collection features original art scans from the first 6 issues of the 1977 series. It also includes a cover gallery, and a wonderful introduction from legendary comic writer Roy Thomas.

Art books of this format are always a real treat. Being able to see the raw, uncolored creations of an artist gives you a new appreciation for the work they do. Frank Thorne’s pages are printed at original size in thisÂ oversized hardcover, so you can really see all the amazing detail that was put into each panel.

Final Verdict: Â Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition Volume 2 is a fine collection of intricately drawn pages from a time when comic art was crafted with a level of detail that is rarely seen today. If you are a Red Sonja fan or just a fan of comic art, this book would make a terrific addition to your collection.