RED SONJA ATTACKS MARS

While serving out a life-debt, Red Sonja uncovers a sinister prophecy of cosmic foulness from beyond the stars. To stop the imminent destruction of the world, the She-Devil with a Sword must trek from the deserts south of Hyrkania all the way to the northern shores of the Vilayet Sea to face down the insidious invaders from Mars — not to mention the serpent-men, metamorlocks, and ancient, angry monster-gods that she meets along the way! Rising horror comics master JAY STEPHENS (Dwellings, Tales from the Abyss) and Red Sonja/Mars Attacks artist FRAN STRUKAN stir the cross-genre flavors of retro sci-fi adventure and dark comedy into the cauldron of ancient Hyborian terrors — and the results will have readers crying “ACK ACK!” for more! Issues #1 - 4.

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs