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James Allison

James Allison

6 appearances · Bronze Age · 1975–2025
Who is James Allison?

James Allison is a recurring-soul figure from Marvel's sword-and-sorcery corner — a man who holds memories of past lives as great warriors, connecting the mythic worlds of Kull, Conan, and Solomon Kane across centuries.

A rare and intriguing figure born in the Bronze Age of Marvel Comics, James Allison made his debut in the landmark Kull and the Barbarians #1 in 1975, brought to life by the legendary Roy Thomas and Ross Andru. With a catalog presence spanning an remarkable fifty years, this enigmatic character has kept extraordinary company — sharing pages with the likes of Conan, Solomon Kane, Dark Agnes, and even Moon Knight's Marc Spector across key titles like Conan: Serpent War and Conan: Battle of the Black Stone. His appearances may be select and carefully chosen, but that scarcity only deepens the intrigue — in the sprawling, sword-and-sorcery corner of the Marvel universe, James Allison is one of those quietly compelling figures that rewards the dedicated collector willing to seek him out.

★ First appearance
Kull and the Barbarians #1
May 1975

Top series

Covers through the years — 1975–2025

Kull and the Barbarians #1 1975
Kull and the Barbarians #1
Conan: Serpent War #1 2020
Conan: Serpent War #1
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #[nn] 2025
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #[nn]

Appearances

Kull and the Barbarians (1975)
#1
Conan: Serpent War (2020)
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone (2025)