Inspired by the success of his Red Sonja work for Marvel, and well aware of the particular pendulous appeal this era held for many new fans, Thorne created an entirely new public persona to use at comic book conventions, with the aid of a surprising sidekick. That said, it’s very easy to become distracted by Thorne’s “sexier” side, not least because of the manner in which he promoted himself during this period of his career.
