Colonel Nick Fury

Few characters carry the weight of comics history quite like Colonel Nick Fury, whose roots stretch back to the creative powerhouse partnership of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby — and whose Bronze Age debut in Vengeur #7 (1973) introduced him to a whole new readership. With over five decades of continuous presence in the catalog (1973–2025), this battle-hardened colonel has proven his enduring appeal, rubbing shoulders with some of Marvel's most iconic figures — Tony Stark, Peter Parker, Captain America, and Steve Rogers among them. His appearances through Panini France, spread across titles like X-Men Extra and Comic Box, speak to the global reach of his legend, and with a key issue already to his name, collectors have long recognized that Fury commands attention wherever he appears. If you're building a serious Marvel library, the Colonel is non-negotiable.