SHEENA 99¢ PREVIEW

**MattBrady** · 01-26-2007, 09:35 AM

Devil's Due Publishing, Inc. has provided Newsarama with six page preview of their Sheena 99¢ Preview available this March.

The solicitation for the issue reads:

BY ROBERT RODI, WITH ART BY STEVEN CUMMINGS, AND COVERS BY: TIM SEELEY

Thought lost in a plane crash, the girl that would be known as Sheena, the powerful and beautiful Queen of the Jungle defied logic, and not only survivied, but thrived in the wilds of South America. Now an adult, she is discovered and brought back to civilization… where the war for supremacy truly begins! Sheena is back, and ready for the 21st century! Welcome to the jungle! The first
female comic book character to be featured in her own title RETURNS!

Originally created by Will Eisner and S.M. Iger and based on the concepts of Steven E. de Sousa!

Click here for Newsarama's original story on Devil's Due and Sheena.

JPBetz · 01-26-2007, 09:55 AM

Looks Good!

tfitz · 01-26-2007, 10:05 AM

Her face looks 11 while her body is that if a boxum young 20's person. They look very odd together to me.

AdamYJ · 01-26-2007, 10:15 AM

Looks entertaining to me.

I kind of wonder how well they'll pull off a jungle adventure story set in the Amazon instead of the Congo. You don't have a lot of those traditional jungle creatures to cause trouble. No lions, no elephants, no leopards, etc. I guess there are always jaguars, crocodiles and, of course, humans.

Scott King · 01-26-2007, 10:45 AM

I'm not familiar with Sheena, is she basically a female Tarzan?

The Crusader · 01-26-2007, 10:46 AM

That is the single greatest cover to grace my eyes.

Comic-Reader · 01-26-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott King

I'm not familiar with Sheena, is she basically a female Tarzan?

Basically.

Although in the TV series from a few years ago, they gave her the superpower of morphing into animals. I doubt that will be in this version.

Also, you may be familiar with Marvel's version of Sheena, Shanna.

CBrown · 01-26-2007, 11:50 AM

Was Sheena really the first female comic book character?

00scotty · 01-26-2007, 12:10 PM

It's a shame I have no faith in Rodi to deliver even a halfway decent story. Gave him a shot on other female leads. Gave him a shot on Eleckra which was really bland, Rogue was terrible, and Codename Knockout (anyone remember that) was bad as well. All those books were subsequently cancelled.

**MattBrady** · 01-26-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CBrown

Was Sheena really the first female comic book character?

nope - just corrected it, as per a note from Devil's Due.

MattB

Lartdog · 01-26-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Crusader

That is the single greatest cover to grace my eyes.

Yeah, Tim Seeley is great at drawing the pretty girls.

ToneyT · 01-26-2007, 12:33 PM

Looks to be a good and fun book. The cover is HOT and the interiors look great! Good Luck Devils Due on this one. Say hello to Sheena, the new hottie of comics!

j2lepew · 01-26-2007, 12:42 PM

And don't forget the Sheena movie that came out in the 80s.

Well, it should be forgotten. It's horrible, but there are couple of good scenes with Tanya Roberts.

HazMatMan · 01-26-2007, 12:55 PM

I'll buy that for a dollar!

Jed Saxon · 01-26-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Comic-Reader

Although in the TV series from a few years ago, they gave her the superpower of morphing into animals.

So... WoManimal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00scotty

It's a shame I have no faith in Rodi to deliver even a halfway decent story. Gave him a shot on other female leads. Gave him a shot on Eleckra which was really bland, Rogue was terrible, and Codename Knockout (anyone remember that) was bad as well. All those books were subsequently cancelled.

Yeah, but "Codename: Knockout" had Amanda Conner and Ed Benes drawing barenaked boobies. For that alone I'll never part with my few issues I have.

Panelologist77 · 01-26-2007, 01:46 PM

At last a book that cuts to the chase with its unashamed titilation for the teen market. Looks like a great comic for foot fetishists!

Pan

Kolimar · 01-26-2007, 01:49 PM

Those pages look very nice.

Kolimar · 01-26-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tfitz

Her face looks 11 while her body is that if a boxum young 20's person. They look very odd together to me.

I guess you don't know many 11-year olds and the ones you know must be very special.

Miracloman · 01-26-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolimar

I guess you don't know many 11-year olds and the ones you know must be very special.

Ouch!That's was harsh.

Egg · 01-26-2007, 02:13 PM

Steven's art is absolutely the right choice for this! I've seen every panel and they are all amazing with great characters and detailed backgrounds! Can't wait to get it!

Kolimar · 01-26-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 00scotty

It's a shame I have no faith in Rodi to deliver even a halfway decent story. Gave him a shot on other female leads. Gave him a shot on Eleckra which was really bland, Rogue was terrible, and Codename Knockout (anyone remember that) was bad as well.

Codename: Knockout was intentionally comedic with absurd elements. Perhaps that wasn't your cup of tea.

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Originally Posted by 00scotty

All those books were subsequently cancelled.

So? Cancellation doesn't necessarily mean bad quality. Just look at Manhunter, Chase, Young Heroes In Love, Captain Marvel, Marvel Team-Up and a loooong et cetera.

OcCaM · 01-26-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolimar

I guess you don't know many 11-year olds and the ones you know must be very special.

He didn't say the 11 year old kids LOOK like that body-wise, just that she has a very young pre-teen looking face.

I agree. Yeh and I know many many pre-teen girls regrettably. (Obnoxious lot IMO!)

Kolimar · 01-26-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OcCaM

He didn't say the 11 year old kids LOOK like that body-wise, just that she has a very young pre-teen looking face.

I understood what he meant to say perfectly. He made a very clear distinction between her face and body. And while I agree she looks young, she doesn't look like an 11-year old. It's not uncommon for young adults to have younger-looking faces (and bodies) and that's what she looks like.

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Originally Posted by OcCaM

I agree. Yeh and I know many many pre-teen girls regrettably. (Obnoxious lot IMO!)

It would seem you need to go back and spend more time with them.

And definitely more time looking at different representations of women in comics.

Bluefire · 01-26-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tfitz

Her face looks 11 while her body is that if a boxum young 20's person. They look very odd together to me.

i noticed i thought it wa quite odd too.....vry odd

Comic2read · 01-26-2007, 03:37 PM

This Sheena looks too manga. Prefer a more photorealistic style.
Nice touch of the Golden Age costume but they should drop the skirt and make it a bikini bottom.
I'll still give it a chance. The Jusko cover sounds promising.

If this Sheena is South American, they should base her on South American actress Sofia Vergara. See the incredibly hot Sofia on her tv show "Fueria de Seria."