June 27, 2007, Runnemede, NJ - DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT released images and information today concerning RED SONJA #26, which is scheduled for an August release, and the Red Sonja Volume III: Rise of Kulan Gath trade paperback as part of the continued commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Red Sonja's first appearance in comics!

Red Sonja #26 continues the exciting "World on Fire" storyline from series writers Michael Avon Oeming and Brian Reed with art by the Dynamite sensation, Homs. The story marks Red Sonja's return to Hyboria- a land under the rule of Kulan Gath- and her desperate attempt to assemble an army to battle Kulan Gath and his growing legions. But, will the people follow Sonja or lead her right into Gath's trap to save their own desperate lives! Find out in Red Sonja #26! The issue will be available with covers by Mel Rubi, Homs, Joe Prado and David Mack. Additionally, fans should ask their retailer about the Red Sonja #26 - Foil Cover featuring all new original art by Ron Adrian.

Dynamite will also be releasing the Red Sonja Volume III: Rise of Kulan Gath trade paperback. Featuring issues #13-18 of Dynamite's critically-acclaimed Red Sonja series, this brand-new Dynamite TPB presents the Red Sonja storyline that forever changed the world of the She-Devil with a Sword as Sonja faces THE RETURN OF KULAN GATH! After the events of issue #12, Red Sonja faced the growing menace of an unseen Kulan Gath as he operated from behind the shadows through his puppet god, the Borat Na-Fori! Now, this world-shattering story has been collected in its entirety for the first time. Gath's true play will be revealed and Sonja and her companions will be left reeling and stranded half a world away when it's all over!

RED SONJA #26 (JUN07 3398) WRITTEN BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING AND BRIAN REED, ART BY HOMS; COVER ART BY: HOMS, MEL RUBI, JOE PRADO, AND DAVID MACK

FANS: ASK YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ABOUT THE VIRGIN EDITION DAVID MACK COVER

For art and more information please visit: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C107130.html

ALSO AVAILABLE RED SONJA #26 FOIL COVER (JUN073400) - FEATURING ORIGINAL ART FOR THIS EDITION BY RON ADRIAN ($19.99)

For art and more information please visit: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C107727.html

RED SONJA: RISE OF GATH TPB- (JUN073397) Writer: Michael Avon Oeming, Penciller: Mel Rubi with Stephen Sadowski, Colorist: Brian Buccellato, Covers: Frank Cho

For art and more information please visit: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C107728.html

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