L'Inattendu #9
"La fille du sorcier" in L'Inattendu #9 (1977) delivers a sharp, suspenseful tale rooted in espionage and wartime legacy, with Roy Thomas and Frank Springer crafting a tense narrative that unfolds through Nick Fury’s recruitment into SHIELD. The story unfolds with a series of deadly attempts on Fury’s life, culminating in a tense confrontation that forces him to confront HYDRA’s reach—set against a backdrop of wartime memories and high-stakes revelations. Barry Windsor-Smith’s striking cover art captures the mood of intrigue and danger, perfectly framing the issue’s pivotal moment.
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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.
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