Conan the Barbarian #23

In "The Shadow of the Vulture!", Conan journeys through treacherous lands carrying a vital message from Makkalet to Pah-Disha, where danger lurks at every turn. With Red Sonja's timely intervention saving his life twice, Conan confronts the fearsome Mikhal Oglu—The Vulture—before delivering a final, decisive blow. Written by Roy Thomas and Robert E. Howard, with dynamic art by Barry Smith and Sal Buscema, and cover by Gil Kane, this 1973 Marvel classic blends action and intrigue in a tale that stands as a pivotal moment in Conan’s saga.