


X-O Manowar #23 (1993 Valiant Comics)
X-O Manowar #23 (1993)
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Story Summary:
Aric’s leadership is tested as internal threats to Orb Industries intensify. Meanwhile, the ancient Shanhara armor begins to show signs of deeper sentience. Political maneuvering, betrayal, and Aric’s barbarian instincts collide in this suspenseful lead-up to major change in the series.
X-O Manowar #23 (1993)
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Story Summary:
Aric’s leadership is tested as internal threats to Orb Industries intensify. Meanwhile, the ancient Shanhara armor begins to show signs of deeper sentience. Political maneuvering, betrayal, and Aric’s barbarian instincts collide in this suspenseful lead-up to major change in the series.

X-O Manowar #23 (1993)
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Story Summary:
Aric’s leadership is tested as internal threats to Orb Industries intensify. Meanwhile, the ancient Shanhara armor begins to show signs of deeper sentience. Political maneuvering, betrayal, and Aric’s barbarian instincts collide in this suspenseful lead-up to major change in the series.
Key Features:
Continuation of Aric’s internal conflict as a warrior king navigating a corporate empire
Builds tension in the prelude to the Valiant Birthquake editorial shake-up
Essential reading for Valiant Universe completists collecting Orb Industries storylines
Creative Team:
Writer: Jorge Gonzales
Pencils: Paris T. Karounos
Inks: Tom Ryder
Colors: Jade Moede
Editor: Bob Layton
Cover Artist: Paris T. Karounos