Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1

Dynamite Entertainment released Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1 last week. Here is the official summary:

"Red Sonja must protect the last descendent of an ancient bloodline from a revolutionary movement determined to reshape all of Hyboria! Featuring the debut of the Cult of the Rising Sun and several new friends and foes of the She-Devil with a Sword! Be there!"

Cover Gallery Page 1 of Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Cover #1A is by Stuart Sayger, #1B is by Lucio Parrillo, #1C is by Joseph Michael Linsner, #1D is by Mike Rooth and #1E is a cosplay cover featuring Woman of Wonder. There are also lots of variant covers including blank, blind bagged, signed, virgin art, line art, foil and exclusives.

Cover Gallery Page 2 of Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Cover Gallery Page 3 of Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword #1 from Dynamite Entertainment

Fantasy Friday Bonus: Poisoned Apple Cult Song

I used Grok to create the lyrics for the Poisoned Apple Cult song by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Then I used Suno to create the song. I think it turned out pretty cool. and you can listen for yourself with the link below.

Listen to Poisoned Apple Cult on Suno

Fantasy Friday: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Heavy Metal Band

Played around with Grok earlier and it came up with the following:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs heavy metal band

Album Title: "Poisoned Throne"Band Name: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (often stylized as SNØW WHITE & THE 7 DWARVES with inverted crosses or runic symbols)Genre: Epic Symphonic Power Metal with strong Black Metal and Doom influences – think a mix of Nightwish, Cradle of Filth, and early Metallica, but with fairy-tale horror twists and massive choral elements.Release Year (fictional): 2026
Label: Grimm Records / Dark Forest Productions
Tracklist:

1. Mirror Mirror (On the Wall of Lies) – Blasting symphonic opener with frantic guitars and Snow White's operatic-to-death-scream vocals
2. Poison Apple Cult – Crushing riff monster, chugging groove with dwarf gang-shouts on the chorus
3. Glass Coffin Awakening – Doom-laden ballad that explodes into full power metal glory
4. Seven Axes of Rage – Instrumental thrash breakdown showcasing each dwarf's solo
5. Huntsman’s Betrayal – Mid-tempo epic with orchestral swells and blistering leads
6. Dwarven Forge (Into the Mine of Souls) – Heavy, grinding sludge-metal track with mining-hammer percussion
7. Evil Queen’s Lament – Atmospheric black metal interlude with haunting female choirs
8. Throne of Thorns – Anthemic closer with massive sing-along chorus and symphonic finale

Bonus Tracks (Deluxe Edition):

• "Heigh-Ho (Into Battle)" – A savage reworking of the classic song turned war anthem
• "True Love's Kiss (Is a Lie)" – Acoustic intro that turns into melodic death metal

Album cover of Poisoned Throne from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Tracklist for Poisoned Throne from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Fantasy Friday: Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories - Jace #1

Dark Horse Comics released Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories - Jace #1 last week. Here is the official summary:

"Jace Beleren is the most talented mind mage in the Multiverse. A master of telepathy, illusion, and memory distortion, Jace’s heroic feats are tainted by a duplicitous past that threatens to unravel him at any given moment."

 

Fantasy Friday: Barbarian Behind Bars #1 and #2

Mad Cave Studios released Barbarian Behind Bars #1 on February 12, 2026. Here is the official summary:

"Who is the mysterious, musclebound warrior who came to our world in a storm of magic and violence?! That’s what public defender Irene Chang wants to know. This guy came out of nowhere, doesn’t speak English, and now she’s supposed to help him beat a murder charge after he chopped some other weird dude’s head off with a magic axe in broad daylight? Of course, he may not live to go to trial, with all the enemies he’s making in prison. Good thing his cellmate grills a mean cheese sandwich. BARBARIAN BEHIND BARS is the fight-packed fantasy prison thriller you didn’t know you always needed."

Cover A of Barbarian Behind Bars #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Cover B of Barbarian Behind Bars #1 from Mad Cave Studios

Barbarian Behind Bars #2 was released this week.

Cover of Barbarian Behind Bars #2 from Mad Cave Studios

Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja Reborn #6

Dynamite Entertainment released Red Sonja Reborn #6 earlier this week. Here is the official summary:

"RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER! Having finally accepted her destiny to be a she-devil and wield a sword, Maggie Sutherland has come into her own as Red Sonja. Now, in her ultimate test as a warrior, she must face the enigmatic demigod known as The Dark — a contest in which defeat truly means a fate worse than death!"

Cover A of Red Sonja Reborn by Stjepan Sejic

Cover B of Red Sonja Reborn by Stuart Sayger

Cover C of Red Sonja Reborn by Chad Hardin

Cover D of Red Sonja Reborn by Greg Land

Cosplay Cover E of Red Sonja Reborn with Ani-Mia

Page 1 of Red Sonja Reborn #6 Cover Gallery

Page 2 of Red Sonja Reborn #6 Cover Gallery

Fantasy Friday: The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock

I have several Elric books but now I need The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock at Amazon. Here is the summary:

Elric along with his companion Moonglum return, in this prequel set within the early days of Elric’s wanderings, in order to investigate the history of Melniboné and its dragons, known as the Phroon, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock.

Elric is the estranged emperor of the Melnibonéan empire, struggling with his nature while desperately striving to move forward with his dying empire alongside the constant thirst of his soul-sucking sword, Stormbringer. Elric is on the hunt for the great Citadel of Forgotten Myths while traveling through the remnants of his empire with his tragic best friend Moonglum, as Elric seeks the answers to the nature of the phroon of The Young Kingdoms. Taking place between the first and second book in the Elric Saga, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths is perfect for longtime fans and those new to this epic fantasy series.

The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock

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Fantasy Friday: Dragon Battle Poster

Fantasy fans take note of this cool Dragon Battle Poster at Amazon. The scene features a barbarian fighting a red dragon with a sword. The size is 24" x 36" and is unframed. No dungeon is complete without this large poster.

Dragon Battle Poster at Amazon

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Fantasy Friday: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Hardcover Book

No, I haven't watched the fantasy tv series yet on HBO or HBO Max even though I know that it's based on the book by George R. R. Martin. I heard that it has more humor in it than Game of Thrones did. You can get the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Hardcover Book at Amazon.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Hardcover Book at Amazon

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Fantasy Friday: Red Sonja Reborn #5 Covers

Dynamite Entertainment released Red Sonja Reborn #5 this week. Cover artists include Stjepan Sejic, Stuart Sayger, Chad Hardin and Greg Land. There is even a cosplay cover featuring Ani-Mia. The interior art is by Alassandro Miracolo while Christopher Priest is the writer. Here is the official summary:

"THE WARRIOR’S PATH! Denial, anger, bargaining, depression… Maggie Sutherland has worked her way through all the stages of grief and is finally ready to accept the harsh reality that she really is Red Sonja, and that if she is going to survive in the Hyborian Age she must rise to meet its challenges — and that means learning how to kill her enemies before they can kill her!"

Cover A of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Stjepan Sejic

Cover B of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Stuart Sayger

Cover C of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Chad Hardin

Cover D of Red Sonja Reborn #5 by Greg Land

Page 1 of Red Sonja Reborn #5 Cover Gallery

Page 2 of Red Sonja Reborn #5 Cover Gallery

T-shirt Thursday: Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt

Every fantasy gamer and Stranger Things fan should have this cool Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt at Amazon. The fabric comes in the following colors: black, navy blue, asphalt grey, brown and dark heather grey. Sizes are available for men, men's big and tall, women, women's plus and youths. This is an official licensed Dungons & Dragons t-shirt.

Dungeons & Dragons Strike the Beholder T-shirt at Amazon

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