Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #4
In "And Now It Begins...", Nick Fury faces a deadly campaign from HYDRA before his recruitment into SHIELD, with the stakes rising when a failed operative is executed for incompetence. As Fury reflects on his wartime past, he meets Tony Stark, who guides him through SHIELD's inner circle and reveals HYDRA's global threat—only for Fury to uncover a hidden bomb and its handler in a tense, pivotal moment. Written by Roy Thomas and Frank Springer, with art by Frank Springer and lettering by Sam Rosen, this landmark issue features a cover by Jim Steranko that captures the mission's urgency.
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HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can be 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 World War II, 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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