Brendan's Research Blogs

   Background Red Sonja Nicknames: Red-Hair Occupation: Warrior, thief First appearance: Red Sonja: A Death in Scarlet (September 1999) Likes: Ale, T'Shika Dislikes: Quianlang, mercenaries Backstory Being from a one-shot, much of this version of Sonja’s backstory is unknown. From what little we’re given in the comic, her mother was originally a noblewoman who abandoned the lifestyle upon meeting her father, Ivor. After having several children, Sonja’s family was murdered by a band of mercenaries sent by Lord Quianlang and she swore vengeance, with her quest eventually taking her to the crossroads of Khorusun . Disguising herself as a prostitute, Sonja and her partner T’Shika humiliated Quianlang by stripping him naked and stealing him blind. After defeating the men sent to avenge his honor, Sonja and T’Shika infiltrated his palace and made their way to the treasure room, where she learned that Quian had somehow gained access to her mom’s necklace . Enraged, she approached...

Background Lara Croft Aliases: Tomb Raider Occupation: Archaeologist, adventurer First appearance: Tomb Raider: Journeys #1 (November 28, 2000) Likes: Archeology, archery, Myles, Jonathan Kagan Dislikes: Leeches, killing Backstory Lara Croft is an archeologist who spends her days traveling the world, encountering ancient civilizations and doing what she can to keep legendary artifacts out of the wrong hands. From what little we’re given about her past, Journeys version of Lara was trained by an archeologist named Myles. During a run-in with the crime lord Charles Carlton , Myles was killed in the crossfire, and as his dying wish , he made Lara swear to never take a human life . Several years later, during a cruise across the seas, Lara encountered a pirate ship filled with 16th century pirates . Intrigued by her advanced technology, Captain Jonathan Kagan offered her an ultimatum: she could join his crew, or he could turn his ship’s cannons on her . Left with no other choice, Lara a...

Background Lara Croft Aliases: Tomb Raider Nicknames: Red, Cyber Psycho Armageddon Girl, Morning Dove Height: 5’9 Weight: 126 lbs Occupation: Archaeologist, explorer, adventurer First appearance: Tomb Raider/Witchblade (December 1, 1997) Likes: Winston, Sara Pezzini, Chase Carver (sort of. It’s complicated) Dislikes: Mosquitos, Lord Vymes, Tarsem Vox Backstory “I’m Lara Croft. If it’s unique or exciting, I go after it. No matter where it is. No matter what it takes to get it.” Lara was born into the Croft family as the daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft and Andrea Croft. Raised in their manor, she was tended to by the family butler ( and bodyguard ) Hartford Compton and spent her childhood reading books by the famous author/adventurer Lydia Blake , often playing in the family’s garden pretending to be her. Her love of archeology would further be stoked when she discovered the Lotus of Lakshmi at 8 years old, and she’d get to indulge this growing interest when famed archaeologist Werner...