Sgt. Fury Annual #2
In "A Day of Thunder!", Nick Fury arrives at the Pentagon only to face Life Model Decoys of himself—replicas that challenge his identity before he’s thrust into a high-stakes mission. With Jack Kirby and Stan Lee at the helm, and Kirby’s dynamic art brought to life by Dick Ayers’ inks, the story unfolds as Fury discovers SHIELD, the global defense force battling HYDRA, and takes command of the Heli-Carrier after narrowly escaping a hidden bomb. The cover, a striking collaboration by Kirby, Ayers, and George Roussos, captures the intensity of a man on the brink of a new destiny.
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Nick Fury reports to the Pentagon, encountering Life Model Decoys: replicas of himself. He is driven in a gadget-filled car that converts to flying mode. Fury learns about SHIELD, an international organization whose job is to stop HYDRA, fanatics bent on world domination. Fury meets Tony Stark, in charge of SHIELD's weaponry, who tells Fury he was chosen to lead SHIELD. Fury acts quickly when he finds a hidden bomb, throwing it out a window moments before it explodes. Fury learns he is aboard the Heli-Carrier, SHIELD's mobile headquarters. Realizing the impending danger Fury takes the job.
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