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Creation & Design

Solomon Kane was created by Robert E. Howard in the 1920s as a puritanical adventurer who battles evil in various forms. His character was designed to reflect the themes of morality and justice.

Early Years

Kane first appeared in pulp magazines, where he was depicted as a wandering hero in the 16th and 17th centuries, often facing supernatural foes.

Character Development

Over the years, Solomon Kane has evolved from a pulp hero to a character featured in comic books, films, and novels, maintaining his core attributes of bravery and a strong moral compass.

Cultural Reception

Solomon Kane has been well-received as a classic character in the sword and sorcery genre, often praised for his depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Solomon Kane
First Appearance:
Monsters Unleashed #1
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Abilities:
Expert swordsman, Skilled in hand-to-hand combat, Master of stealth, Occult knowledge
Equipment:
Rapier, Pistol, Various weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Monsters Unleashed #1
Curtis ⋅ 1973
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Monsters Unleashed #1
 
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1st appearance of Solomon Kane in comics

⚠ Misconception: CGC states Dracula Lives #3 is Solomon Kane's first magazine appearance though it was published three months after this issue

Dracula Lives #3
Curtis ⋅ 1973
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Dracula Lives #3
 
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2nd appearance of Solomon Kane

1st appearance of Nimrod the First, a vampire from the 15th century

Dracula becomes lord of the vampires

Kull and the Barbarians #3
Curtis ⋅ 1975
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Kull and the Barbarians #3
 
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Origin of Red Sonja

1st cover appearance of Solomon Kane

Marvel Premiere #33
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Premiere #33
 
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1st appearance of Solomon Kane in color

Solomon Kane: Death's Black Riders #1
Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2010
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Solomon Kane: Death's Black Riders #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jason Shawn Alexander

 Special edition Dark Horse 100, limited to 1000 copies

Ten copies of this book were distributed to 100 retailers, selected via a lottery

Conan Serpent War #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Conan Serpent War #1
 
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1st appearance of Dark Agnes in Marvel Comics, previously appeared in the Dark Horse Conan Universe

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