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Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

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    Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

    Signed by artist Jim Steranko, does not include certificate of authenticity.

    Starts Feb 16

    Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can 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 WW2, 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. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)