Wendy pini red sonja

She also gained attention for appearing at conventions dressed in a red sonja costume. Clara noto, roy thomas, wendy pini pencils frank thorne inks frank thorne colors frank thorne letters frank thorne gcin 8090. Through writing an issue of red sonja for marvel comics in the mid 70s, she entered the professional world of comics. Wendy pini, born wendy fletcher in san francisco, had contributed several covers and illustrations to galaxy science fiction and galileo magazines in the mid1970s, prior to launching elfquest. Wendy pini, of elfquest fame, cosplaying as red sonja. The two eventually married in 1972, and wendy embarked upon a career as an illustrator for scifi magazines.

Letter to the editor from writer and sometimeconan novelist andrew j. See, as wendy became hot shit cocreating the greatest fantasy indie comic ever, she was. Early on, she developed as an artist and was the illustrator of her high school year book. Jun 04, 2019 those who love wendy pini have one more reason to now. This was the final and best performance, given by wendy pini and. Douglas nor his cohost, jamie farr, saw her before she. Continuing our threepart interview with the legendary wendy and richard pini, conducted at the 2014 emerald city comicon, we discuss wendys days. Circa 1976 wendy pini wendy pini at a new york comic. The creator of elfquest a sword and sorcery series she produced with her husband a great series too she was a trailblazer as well.

Dec 17, 2012 back in 1977, before elfquest had yet to appear, wendy pini was making a name for herself portraying red sonja at comics conventions. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Red sonja, the shedevil with a sword, has been an iconic character in comic book culture for decades. In 1978 wendy and richard cofounded warp graphics and elfquest was born. Sep 29, 20 this pin was discovered by sonny strait. Oct 29, 2012 in the seventies, red sonja writer frank thorne and wendy pini used to perform a show, red sonja and the wizard, at comic conferences. Jan 01, 2007 the adventures of red sonja ebook written by roy thomas, clara noto, wendy pini.

This led to her first professional comics work, writing an issue of red sonja for marvel comics. Wendy in the french press magazine comic box elfquest. William, in addition to wendy pini as red sonja, i believe that may be frank thorne as the wizard. Circa 1976 wendy pini wendy pini at a new york comic con. Back in her college days, wendy pini elfquest had begun a most ambitious project of bringing michael moorcocks elric to the screen as an animated feature. This led to her first professional comics work, writing an issue of red sonja for. Wendy pini nee fletcher, born june 4, 1951 and richard pini. Wendy pini, a leader in indie comics in the 1970s and 1980s, came even earlier out of the cosplay gate sporting the red sonja metal bikini. They appeared together in those roles at some appearances back in the day. In the seventies, red sonja writer frank thorne and wendy pini used to perform a show, red sonja and the wizard, at comic conferences. Remember, this would have been signed roughly 40 years ago, and handwriting especially signatures evolve over time.

A correspondence began, spanning a period of four years. No record of these legendary shows were thought to. In the late 70s, wendy pini won awards for the red sonja look alike contest, and performed cosplay skits at conventions with the hyborian players. Wendy was also known for dressing up at comic book conventions as red sonja. Wendy pini comic artist the most popular comic art by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the adventures of red sonja. Howard creation rebooted in 1975 at marvel as a violently unapproachable warrior woman. Behold the epic awesomeness of wendy pinis red sonja. Red sonja wendy pini on mike douglas 72877 duration. Frank thornes red sonja artist edition vol ii writer. Wendy pini red sonja, in mark pattisons wendy pini comic. Wendy pini is onehalf of a husband and wife team with richard pini that created, most notably, the elfquest series.

Wendy pini as red sonja with images red sonja, wendy dress. Through the mid 70s, wendy also trod the boards at comic conventions as actressdancer in the red sonja and the wizard show. Dec 31, 2004 to most comic fans, wendy was that lovely lady who dressed up as red sonja at conventions, often performing a little show with artist frank thorne. Wendy was also a fan of red sonja, a minor robert e. Oct 23, 20 animated stormbringer, wendy pini and red sonja my friend mike sent this over to me and i thought it best to share it right away. Wendy pini at a new york comic convention, when she was part of a pretty nifty red sonja show. The adventures of red sonja by roy thomas, clara noto, wendy. Howard creation rebooted in 1975 at marvel as a violently unapproachable warrior. Jan 21, 2017 this pin was discovered by andrew morgan. In the late 70s, wendy pini won awards for the red sonja. Continuing our threepart interview with the legendary wendy and richard pini, conducted at the 2014 emerald city comicon, we discuss wendys days cosplaying as red sonja, the charming story of how wendy and richard met, and the new elfquest series. In the 1970s wendy used to hit the cons dressed as sonja. Aug 22, 20 wendy pini, of elfquest fame, cosplaying as red sonja.

Prior to the widespread publication of elfquest, wendy was also known for dressing up at comic book conventions as red sonja. Writerartist frank thorne took over the series in 1976. If youve only read about wendys stint as red sonja, we hope this will. Aug 19, 2018 wendy pini was born on june 4, 1951 in san francisco, california, usa as wendy fletcher. Inside look at frank thornes red sonja artist edition vol ii. Wendy pini red sonja 8 x 10 color 1976 san diego comicon.

A huge number of photos of wendy pini as red sonja throughout the 70s youll recognize some. Wendy pini nee fletcher, born june 4, 1951 and richard pini born july 19, 1950 are the. Wendy is most well known for her elfquest series which she worked on alongside her husband. The original queen of cosplay, wendy pini was a member of the hyborian players, a troupe that put on shows at conventions in the mid1970s. Oct 29, 2012 red sonja wendy pini on mike douglas 72877 duration. I also have other convention photos of wendy pini in my ebay store. Feb 03, 2017 wendy pini is the remarkably talented creatorwriterartist of the legendary graphic novel, elfquest. Back in 1977, before elfquest had yet to appear, wendy pini was making a name for herself portraying red sonja at comics conventions. A photo on photographic paper, not a computer scan or photocopy. Comic book impresario phil seuling was booked to appear on the. Owen left speaking with wendy and richard pini center, right at the 2019 phoenix fan fusion.

September 18, 2019 vintage everyday 1970s, celebrity. So when phil seuling was invited to appear on the mike douglas show and asked to bring along his own superhero, he brought wendy. The nook book ebook of the frank thornes red sonja. Wendy wrote, drew and performed as red sonja, in a multimedia presentation spanning fandom and professionalism long before such things were the business of disney subsidiaries. No record of these legendary shows were thought to have. Aug 16, 2007 comic book writer and artist wendy pini, who frequently performed as red sonja at conventions and other venues, was considered for the role. Wendy pini is married to her frequent collaborator, richard pini. One 1976 wendy pini red sonja 8 x 10 color convention photo. She was also known for going to comic conventions as the character red sonja, a character she has written stories for. Wendy was born in california and adopted into the fletcher family in santa clara county. Not a simple cheesecake pinup girl, wendy embodied the independent, untamed, takenoprisoners qualities that make red sonja a perennial favorite of fantasy comic readers. Wendy pini born in san francisco in 1951, wendy pini grew up in gilroy, ca.

She was born in san francisco in 1951, and from an early age demonstrated the talents later to come to fruition as a professional illustrator, and eventually as the creator of elfquest. Wendys career began in the early 70s when she began illustrating scifi magazines. Red sonja wendy pini on mike douglas 72877 youtube. Wendy born in june around 50 years ago is stunning and sexy as well as danegerous with that sword in her hand. Original comic art titled wendy pini red sonja, located in marks wendy pini comic art gallery 932956. As for information about wendys stint as red sonja, theres a lot of stuff already available on the web. Richard pini was bon in new haven, connecticut, and was. Wendy pini as red sonja red sonja, best cosplay, epic cosplay. Wielding her sword, donning her classic chain mail bikini armor, and setting her quest of justice and vengeance across the continent of hyboria, red sonja has appeared in comic books, novels, movies, etc. Yes i know she is too old for the role the role now however, the anger, confidence, wit, and sexuality being at play within her performances, as well as the pages of those comics were well, inspiring, to say the least. She is a writer, known for elfquest, the 2014 geekie awards 2014 and she makes comics 2014.