S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Complete Collection Omnibus #[nn]
"The Hate-Monger!" is a standout tale from the S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Complete Collection Omnibus, showcasing Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s sharp storytelling and Kirby’s dynamic art, with Don Heck’s distinctive inks and Mickey Demeo’s tight lines bringing the action to life. When a squad of Fury LMDs is systematically dismantled by mysterious Druid eggs, SHIELD’s leader finds himself in a brutal one-on-one fight with the enemy while Sitwell’s armored egg fleet erupts from concealment—leaving Fury uneasy about the younger man’s growing ambition. The cover, a striking piece by Jim Steranko, captures the tension with its bold, cinematic flair.
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SHIELD sends out a squad of Fury LMD's attempting to track down his would-be assassin. Instead of capturing the LMDs, the Druid's eggs have been destroying them. SHIELD arrives at the site of an exploded egg which was a trap. Fury battles the Druid one-on-one worried that his men will be targeted if he fails. Sitwell drives a fleet of armored eggs from hiding while all hell breaks loose. The captured Druid brags that his main HQ is undiscovered while Sitwell offers to uncover the Druid's true identity. Noticing how ambitious Sitwell is Fury voices concern about being replaced by a younger man.
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