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Red Sonja is a sword-and-sorcery franchise centered around the character Red Sonja, a fierce warrior known for her exceptional combat skills and distinctive chainmail bikini armor. Originating in Marvel Comics in 1973, the franchise has expanded into films, novels, and various comic series, maintaining a significant presence in the fantasy genre.
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Red Sonja
- Created by
- Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith
- First Film
- Red Sonja
- Latest Film
- Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues
- Cast
- Brigitte Nielsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, Paul L. Smith, Ernie Reyes Jr., Ronald Lacey, Pat Roach, Matilda Lutz
- Movie(s)
- Red Sonja, Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues
- Character(s)
- Red Sonja, Kalidor, Queen Gedren, Prince Tarn, Falkon (Red Sonja), Ikol, Brytag, Varna (Red Sonja)
Summary
Red Sonja is a sword-and-sorcery franchise centered around the character Red Sonja, a fierce warrior known for her exceptional combat skills and distinctive chainmail bikini armor. Originating in Marvel Comics in 1973, the franchise has expanded into films, novels, and various comic series, maintaining a significant presence in the fantasy genre.
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