Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4 Review – A Battle of Gods and Men

Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4 (Titan Comics, 10/28/26): Writer/artist Patrick Zircher concludes Solomon Kane’s trip to India when Queen Rani and the army of Gondwana face the armies of the Two Khans on the battlefield. Patrick Zircher saves all the action and energy for the conclusion, but is it enough? Verdict: A good finale, albeit a little too late.

• Writer: Patrick Zircher
• Artist: Patrick Zircher
• Colorist: Patrick Zircher
• Letterer: Richard Starkings, Tyler Smith
• Cover Artist: Micah Ulrich (cover A)
• Publisher: Titan Comics
• Release Date: October 28, 2026
• Comic Rating: Teen
• Cover Price: $4.99
• Page Count: 32
• Format: Single Issue

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Analysis of Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4:

First Impressions:

I’ve struggled with this miniseries for multiple reasons, mostly because Solomon remained a side character for most of the story. Now that we’re at the end, Solomon plays his part, but as a supporting character, and that’s being generous.

Recap:

In Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3, Ramih Khan received a prophetic dream suggesting that the gods had turned against him, with the vampire Lopesh potentially serving as their instrument of wrath. As the Army of the Two Khans prepared to wage war against Gondwana, Rani Durgavati gathered her allies to set a trap, while Solomon Kane and Diamanta mutually explained why they weren’t suited to be mates before setting off east with Abram, following a lion toward Gondwana. Upon arriving at the palace, they shocked Rani, who recognized the lion as the beast that had scarred her shoulder when she was a young girl, prompting Solomon to demand answers.

Plot Analysis (SPOILERS):

The issue begins with the leaders of the opposing armies discussing their strategy of attack. The Two Khans plan to overpower Queen Rani’s forces with superior numbers and firepower. Queen Rani plans to entrap the Two Khans in unfavorable geography that cedes the high ground or forces the Two Khans into the river. Lopesh the vampire sprouts wings and plans to feed.

And then they fight.

At first, Queen Rani’s strategy works. The army of the Two Khans is caught between a flowing river and fighting uphill. However, the tide turns quickly when Ramih Khan unleashes a large cannon, killing enemies in large clusters without regard for the collateral damage to his own men.

The battle escalates when Queen Rani and Ramih Khan give in to their rage and become manifestations of the gods they serve: Durga and Mahisha. Lopesh attacks Solomon to take his magic staff. Solomon stakes Lopesh through the heart with it. Then, Solomon aids Durga by spearing Mahisha with the staff. Queen Rani and Ramih Khan die to fulfill the cycle of death and later reincarnation. Later, Solomon, Diamanta, and Abram flee India when Asaf Khan sweeps the battlefield and later takes over Gondwana by slaying the prince and enslaving its people.

How is the story in Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4?

Now, you might be thinking, “That’s it? The queen and her people were killed or enslaved? All in the name of a battle between gods that you didn’t know was happening until the last minute?” Yeah, that’s about right. Sure, you could say Patrick Zircher was very lightly hinting that supernatural forces were at play if you squint real hard and turn your head thirty degrees to the left. But for most readers, this final issue reads like a big finish that comes out of nowhere, ends in tragedy, and leads you to question what any of this had to do with Solomon Kane. The answer is “very little.”

Furthermore, most of the outcomes and consequences, including the end of the battle, happen off-panel. When the gods kill (vanquish?) each other, you cut to a lengthy run of narration boxes that describe how the battle ended, what Asaf Khan did, and everything else that came after involving Solomon Kane, Abram, and Diamanta. You get the distinct impression that there was supposed to be a fifth issue and the miniseries was cut short, which puts an unsatisfying cap on an unsatisfying story.

How is the art in Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4?

The art is where Patrick Zircher shines. Zircher’s attention to detail and sense of realism are as gorgeous as you can get without taking six months’ time for pencils/inks between issues. Zircher’s linework is laser precise. The level of detail on everything – from costumes to backgrounds – is astounding, and Zircher’s color selection/application is beyond pristine. Truly, the artwork is phenomenal.

Characters

The leads of this tale of tragedy and woe appear to be Queen Rani and Ramih Khan, both of whom were unwitting pawns of gods who have engaged in an endless cycle of resurrection and battles to the death. Consequently, all the character work put into Rani and Ramih turned out to be irrelevant, but it’s their fight that sits at the center of the plot.

Originality & Concept Execution

I’m confident that nobody expected the final issue to present a war between gods on an Indian battlefield, so bonus points for originality and execution.

Pros and Cons

What We Loved

• Stunning art
• A pulse-pounding battle
• Solomon contributes to the resolution (sort of)

Room for Improvement

• Solomon was largely a side character
• The battle between gods comes out of nowhere
• The resolution/conclusion was severely shortchanged with exposition in narration boxes

Art Samples:

The Scorecard:

Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): 1/4
Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): 4/4
Value (Originality & Entertainment): 1/2

Final Thoughts:

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Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #4 brings the Indian adventure to a close with a battle between armies and gods. Patrick Zircher’s finale packs in loads of action, albeit with little setup, a meager part for the lead character, and a shortchanged resolution. Still, Zircher’s artwork is gorgeous enough to make the issue worth a look.

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