Queen Sonja surprised me in the concluding issue to the Red Queen story arc (5 issues). Who is the mysterious Ariok and what role will he play in Sonja’s life? Well, we learn all that we need at the end of this issue and it was a surprise to me. This is good. The worst stories are those that telegraph their ending from the first issue. I like some surprises and I got them. So, this series definitely deserves a wide reading public, like most of Sonja’s stories.
The issue comes with wonderful covers and gorgeous interior art that tell a magnificent story of brotherly love and tragic destiny. Queen Sonja finally begins to govern her people instead of indulging in her other interests. Arvid Nelson delivers another great instalment in the Red Sonja adventures. I’m looking forward to the other upcoming stories.