Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CBCS

Last 35-cent cover priced issue. An Evening on the Border - Written by Clair Noto (plot) and Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Frank Brunner. Welcome, swordwoman...to the River of the Dead! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $98.00 View scan Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #19-33457C6-025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Final issue of the series. 40-cent cover price. "The Tomb of Three Dead Kings!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Dave Cockcum cover. Cover price $0.40.

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!". 35 cent variant edition, limited distribution. Cover price $0.35.

35 cent price cover variant, with square price style. "Master of the Bells!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Frank Thorne. "Shall Skranos Fall?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Al Milgrom.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Games of Gita." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 30-cent cover-price. "Master of the Bells!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Throne of Blood!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Thor stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Ding-a-Ling Family." Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Chariot of the Fire-Stallions!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton For Gold." Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Red Lace" (part 1). Script by Roy Thomas and Clair Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker." Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Red Lace" part 2, "Sightless in a Strange Land!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ashes and Amblems!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Thor stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Good Overcomes Evil!" Frank Brunner cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. John Buscema art. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 35c cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. John Buscema art. First 40c cover-priced issue, and last issue in series. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.40.

"The Blood That Binds!" Written by Christie Marx and Roy Thomas. Art by Tony DeZuniga and Ernie Colon. Cover by John Buscema. The She-Devil with a Sword embarks on a voyage with her golden-skinned companion Zora as they accompany a maiden on her harrowing journey across the sea. Red Sonja pits her courage and mighty sword-arm against pirates, the elements,and a conspiracy for murder! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $125.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021. Label #22-1657F1A-050 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Sea That Steals!" Written by Christie Marx and Roy Thomas. Art by Ernie Colon and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Dave Simons and Steve Mitchell. Death and betrayal await Sonja and her companions. In the thrilling conclusion to their journey, two will fall and one shall rise. Witness the birth of Valeria! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $120.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Larry Hama on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-049 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $110.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Larry Hama on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-050 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"While Lovers Embrace--Demons Feed." While trapped in the middle of a town's economic war with a wizard, Sonja comes upon an enchanted medallion that protects her from all harm. But the amulet demands a high price from those who use its powers. Characters: FEATURE: Red Sonja; GUESTS: Mallus; Aldernal; VILLAIN: Baberatus. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Dave Simons and Vince Colletta. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $1.00.

Sonja owes a "Blood Debt" to the man who rescued her from death, only to die himself shortly afterwards...and her quest for vengeance leads her to meet her own female alter-ego. Characters: Red Sonja; Byratus; Galon; Jurgon; Feema; Achmal; Caldros; Lassusar. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Mary Wilshire and Nestor Redondo. Cover by Mary Wilshire. Cover price $1.00.

Followers of Marvel's She-Devil with a sword know that Red Sonja cannot take a lover until such a man defeats her in battle. Well, now it comes to pass! Meet the man who bests Red Sonja and explore the ramifications in "Siege!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal; Lassusar; Caldros. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Mary Wilshire, Nestor Redondo, Rudy Nebres, Danny Bulanadi, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mary Wilshire, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

One man can unite the Hyborean Age into a world of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, he's the man that Red Sonja is out to kill! Find out why "Lassusar Must Die!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal; Lassusar; Althea. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Mary Wilshire and Ernie Chan. Cover by Mary Wilshire, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Red Sonja and friends rescue a Mer-Man. They are then captured and fed to a giant octopus. They are caught up in a war between land and sea in "The Armies of the Inland Sea!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal; Amphitria. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.60.

Red Sonja and friends flee into a vast swamp after robbing a tax collector. They are captured by picts who believe her to be their goddess in "The Endless Swamp!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick. Plus: a Red Sonja pin-up by Al Vey and Pat Broderick. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.60.

Red Sonja and friends aid a settlement being starved out by Mongols in "Harvest!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal; Tsar Nikolai. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.60.

Red Sonja and friends deliver greetings from King Carlos to Lord Gym, and Sonja meets a childhood friend who is soon captured by someone believing her to be Sonja in "The Queen of Ice and Blood!" Characters: Red Sonja; Galon; Achmal; Alain D'Bruges; Kynon; Branwyn; Vassilisa; Vlad Bloodhawk; Cavalok; Math Mac Llion. Written by Louise Simonson and Mary Wilshire, with art by Mary Wilshire, Marie Severin and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Mary Wilshire and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.65.

While traveling toward the Queen's castle, Red Sonja and friends aid and befriend a village of mammoth herders, while Branwyn is held captive by Cavalok in "Strangers!" Characters: Red Sonja; Alain D'Bruges; Math Mac Llion; Kynon; Branwyn; Vassilisa; Vlad Bloodhawk; Cavalok; Inar Skalldsson. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Mary Wilshire and Art Nichols. Cover price $0.65.

Red Sonja and friends are caught in an avalanche; the spirit of Achmal appears to Kynon; the mammoths help Kynon dig out Sonja and friends; and the Queen learns that Cavalok has betrayed her in "Buried Alive!" Characters: Red Sonja; Alain D'Bruges; Math Mac Llion; Kynon; Branwyn; Vassilisa; Vlad Bloodhawk; Cavalok; Achmal. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Mary Wilshire and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mary Wilshire and Tony Salmons. Cover price $0.65.

Sonja and friends ride mammoths controlled by Kynon; Branwyn escapes from Cavalok; and aging King Vlad gets up the courage to face the Harpy which has been stealing villagers in "Descent!" Characters: Red Sonja; Alain D'Bruges; Math Mac Llion; Kynon; Branwyn; Vassilisa; Vlad Bloodhawk; Cavalok. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Mary Wilshire and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mary Wilshire and Tony Salmons. Cover price $0.75.

All have been captured by Queen Vassilisa in "The Demon's Tooth." The spirit of Achmal comes to free them, and free also the many other spirits held captive by the queen. Characters: Red Sonja; Alain D'Bruges; Math Mac Llion; Kynon; Branwyn; Vassilisa; Achmal. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Mary Wilshire and Art Nichols. Cover by Mary Wilshire. Cover price $0.75.

by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez, and Cover Artist Greg Land She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez, and Cover Artist Greg Land She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

Retailer Incentive cover by Alex Ross. Written by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez. She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

Dynamic Forces Authentix Edition Cover B by Greg Land - Limited to 600 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Written by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez. She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25

Dynamic Forces B & W Authentix Edition Cover B with certificate of authenticity. Limited to 600 copies. Written by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez. She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25

RRP edition. Greg Land cover. 1 in 1,000. Written by Mike Carey, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Richard Isanove, & Caesar Rodriguez. She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age ? a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. They called her Red Sonja ? for her flame-red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match and none had ever defeated. Dynamite Entertainment (D. E.) launches with the crimson-haired warrior goddess, Red Sonja! In this introductory issue ? featuring 15 pages of story and art, all for twenty-five cents! ? Sonja enters a town with no name and a Red Storm enters with her! Featuring a gorgeous cover by Greg (Phoenix: Endsong) Land! 16pgs, FCSRP: $0.25

Michael Turner Cover - by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

John Cassaday Cover - by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

Paola Rivera Cover - by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $105.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Joseph Michael Linsner on 6/24/2022 Joseph Michael Linsner Variant Label #23-0B921EE-093 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Joseph Michael Linsner Cover - by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces variant cover by Mel Rubi, limited to 999 copies. Includes a DF certificate of authenticity. By Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs

Dynamic Forces edition Signed and remarked by artist Mel Rubi, limited to 40 copies. Includes a DF certificate of authenticity. By Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs

Alex Ross Cover - by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

Red Foil Edition variant cover by Mel Rubi. Some were distributed with a Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity (may or may not be present). By Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs

Dynamic Forces signed Red Foil variant cover by Mel Rubi. Signed by Mel Rubi and limited to 25 copies. By Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $75.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Joseph Michael Linsner on 10/19/2019. Joseph Michael Linsner Variant. Label #19-3FE1CA8-046 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1 in 65. Michael Linsner Incentive Sketch Cover- by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

1 in 25. Arthur Adams Retailer Incentive Cover- by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

RRP Edition 1 in 300 ALEX ROSS NEGATIVE COVER- by Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs

Dynamic Forces Signed Set of Red Sonja #1. Limited to 500 copies. Includes Dynamic forces certificate of authenticity. Set includes 1A of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) signed by Caesar Rodriguez, 1B of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) signed by Jose Villarrubia, 1C of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) signed by Mel Rubia, 1D of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) signed by Michael Avon Oeming, and 1E of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) signed by Richard Isanove. By Oeming & Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove D.E. presents the ULTIMATE Red Sonja! The opening issue of this new, ongoing series finds Sonja on an epic quest; a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. And a quest that places her in battle between the Zeddas and the Kingdom of Gathia. The legend of Red Sonja begins here! This story re-introduces Red Sonja to the world of comics, and is a classic in the making! 7x10, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

J.G.Jones Cover - by Oeming, Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove Bigger than Issue #1! Following last issue's cliffhanger ending, the new tales of Sonja continue from Dynamite, Carey, Oeming, Rubi, Isanove, Rodriguez and the best of the best cover artists! In this issue, the drama continues to unfold as new foes are met, new allies found, and new challenges rise to meet the She-Devil With a Sword! When the curtain is ultimately pulled back, what evil will truly be revealed? Featuring covers by (and shipping in equal increments): J.G. Jones (Wanted), Art Adams, Mel Rubi (A Wraparound cover at no extra cost), and legendary Red Sonja artist, Frank Brunner (colored by Jose Villarubia)! And, as if that weren't enough, a 1-in-25 cover by Billy Tan (X-23), and a 1-in-65 alternate cover with painted art by Estaban Maroto and Jose Villarubia, will be inserted amongst copies shipped! Red Sonja #2 will also have feature a special bonus prelude back-up to the upcoming Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom! Yes, that Thulsa Doom! The villain portrayed by James Earl Jones in the classic Conan movie! Written by filmmaker Luke Lieberman and NY Times best-selling author (and fan-favorite comic writer) Peter David, this story will serve as a lead-in to Sonja's first appearance in "Classic" Conan #23 ? and it all begins in Red Sonja #2 as part of this special preview! Best of all, this issue contains 40 pages of story and art ? bigger than issue #1 ? all for the same price of just $2.99! For the "discriminating collector," this issue is also available in a special Mel Rubi-drawn, Richard Isanove-colored "Fiery Red Foil" cover edition. REGULAR?40pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 FIERY RED FOIL?40pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.99.