The challenge was

Capture the warrior’s fearless spirit.

Show her fierce determination and unyielding heroism.

First introduced in 1973 by Marvel Comics, Red Sonja is a sword-wielding sorceress brought to life by the creative minds of writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Upon her debut, she quickly captivated fans worldwide with her fierce combat skills, enchanting charisma, and signature bikini armor, typically crafted from scale mail. Over the next five decades, the superheroine has crossed over into film, television, and even role-playing games, a testament to the character's cultural impact.

In celebration of Red Sonja’s 50th anniversary, your next officially licensed challenge is to create a totally epic design paying homage to the legendary comic book character. Draw inspiration from her history, mythology, and adventures, showcasing her as a symbol of strength and female empowerment. Feel free to explore her various costume variations and iconic scale mail bikini armor, but don't be afraid to put your own creative twist on her appearance. Whether you choose to illustrate her in epic battles against formidable foes or capture her moments of triumph, the choice is yours.

Red Sonja has journeyed through various universes portrayed by renowned artists and writers. Now, it's your turn to wield the brush and unleash your artistic prowess!

Guidelines to Follow

• Focus on the female empowerment aspects of Red Sonja


• Artwork needs to stay consistent with the Red Sonja’s fantasy world


• PG-13 level violence


• No nudity or guns


• Conan the Barbarian can NOT be included and is not part of this challenge


• No use of AI


• No direct replication of film poster or existing covers. Covers can be used for inspiration, but not exact replication

Judges

Shannon Kingston

Luke Lieberman