Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3

This 1995 Marvel series brings Nick Fury front and center in a gripping close-up — his eye patch, high-tech golden visor, and raised pistol radiating the cool menace of a S.H.I.E.L.D. veteran who means business. The tagline "Deadly Allies!" hints at uneasy partnerships in part three of "Hell Hath No Fury," and the guest appearance of the Invincible Iron Man adds another layer of intrigue to the mix. Cover pencils by Corky C. Lehmkuhl and inks by Mark McKenna give Fury's weathered face a raw intensity that makes this issue hard to put back on the shelf.