{"product_id":"conan-the-king-23-raw-vf-nm-marvel-comics-spider-man-barcode-box-michael-kaluta-ordeal-cover","title":"Conan the King #23 (Raw VF\/NM) - Marvel Comics (Spider-Man Barcode Box, Michael Kaluta \"Ordeal\" Cover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a remarkably unique Copper Age issue to your online storefront with \u003cb\u003eConan the King #23\u003c\/b\u003e, published by \u003cb\u003eMarvel Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in July 1984! Written by veteran fantasy writer \u003cb\u003eDon Kraar\u003c\/b\u003e, with interior artwork by \u003cb\u003eMarc Silvestri\u003c\/b\u003e and inks by \u003cb\u003eGeof Isherwood\u003c\/b\u003e, this issue dives into intense trials and sorcery-laden challenges facing Aquilonia's monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom-left corner features the recognizable \u003cb\u003eSpider-Man head icon\u003c\/b\u003e inside the direct market barcode box, while the bottom of the cover art features a bold, stylized title banner reading \u003ci\u003e\"ORDEAL\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features highly atmospheric, surrealist artwork illustrated by renowned fantasy artist \u003cb\u003eMichael Kaluta\u003c\/b\u003e, depicting a ferocious lion's face intertwined with chains, torturous implements, skulls, and a hooded figure framed by a blue border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unslabbed raw issue is in high-grade condition (estimated VF\/NM 9.0 or better), with rich color contrast and sharp edges—making it an essential pickup for Marvel Conan completionists, Michael Kaluta art collectors, and Marc Silvestri fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Conan the King (Issue #23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 1984 (Copper Age)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw (Estimated VF\/NM 9.0+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting\/Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct Edition ($1.00 Cover Price with Spider-Man Head Box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Artwork by Marc Silvestri; Iconic Michael Kaluta Surreal Cover Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e King Conan of Aquilonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/b\u003e Don Kraar (Writer), Marc Silvestri (Pencils), Geof Isherwood (Inks), Michael Kaluta (Cover Art)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazel comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936943427781,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2892\/8453\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-14_at_4.06.20_PM_1.jpg?v=1789556217","url":"https:\/\/hazelcomics.com\/products\/conan-the-king-23-raw-vf-nm-marvel-comics-spider-man-barcode-box-michael-kaluta-ordeal-cover","provider":"Hazel comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}