Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #9

In "The Chaos Serpent Part Three: To Fear a Painted Devil," Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. faces a chilling escalation as Leviathan manipulates Terenzio into surrendering warhead codes, prompting a high-stakes SHIELD raid that frees the captive scientist—only for Leviathan to evade death through a grotesque sacrifice by his followers. With Lump taken and Fury drawn into a deadly trap, the tension mounts as Madame Hydra’s cryptic message from the asylum adds another layer of intrigue. Keith Pollard’s dynamic art, with inks by Kim DeMulder and vibrant colors by Steve Buccellato, brings the escalating dread to life, while D. G. Chichester’s writing keeps the stakes dangerously personal.