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Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #4

Marvel · Series began 1968 · September 1968

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Dates

Cover date: September 1968
On sale: June 4, 1968
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Jim Steranko, Frank Springer, Bob Fujitani, Russ Heath, Dick Ayers, Herb Trimpeinks: Jim Steranko, Frank Springer, Bob Fujitani, Russ Heath, Herb Trimpe, John Severincolors: Jim Steranko, Stan Goldbergletters: Jim Steranko, Sam Rosenscript: Frank Springer, Roy Thomas, Stan Lee

Stories

"And Now It Begins..." · 20 pages
HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can be recruited to head SHIELD. The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H. After reminiscing about his days in World War II, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations. After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job.

Publisher’s description

The secret origin of S.H.I.E.L.D. - uncovered at last! How did the peacekeeping force come into existence, and what made them choose Nick Fury to lead them?

Characters

Tony StarkNick FuryLaura BrownNick Fury LMDArnold BrownImperial HydraAgent L

Reprinted in

Captain Britain (1976), Amazing Stories of Suspense (1963), Marvel Masterworks: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2007), S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Complete Collection Omnibus (2015)