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SHIELD [Nick Fury and His Agents of SHIELD]#1
Cover: Jim Steranko

SHIELD [Nick Fury and His Agents of SHIELD] #1

Feb 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
“When the Unliving Strike!”

In "When the Unliving Strike!", Nick Fury faces a bizarre threat when a sonic vibrator leads him into a deadly underwater trap, only to confront a wave of rogue androids that overwhelm A.I.M.'s forces. As Fury battles the machines and uncovers a deeper conspiracy, he's met with resistance from military leaders who see A.I.M.'s technology as too valuable to ignore—especially if it means sidelining him. With the fight spilling into the SHIELD barber shop, Fury, Dum Dum, and Jasper must defend their base from an unexpected invasion. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, illustrated by Kirby and Don Heck, and featuring a striking cover by Jim Steranko, this 1973 Marvel classic blends Cold War tension with sci-fi intrigue in a story that's as sharp as it is unpredictable.

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writer Stan Lee · writer, artist Jack Kirby · artist Don Heck · inker Mike Esposito · letterer Sam Rosen · cover Jim Steranko

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Cast · 11 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
writer, artist Jack Kirby
artist Don Heck
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Jim Steranko

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Fury uses a sonic vibrator to blast into an underwater base but is trapped between electric energy waves. A group of androids escape and trample AIM's hordes. Defeating the androids, Fury suspects A.I.M behind the operation. After returning to base, Fury catches hell from the military brass. A general explains to Fury how A.I.M. has technology they desperately need, but refuse to do business as long as Fury's in charge. An A.I.M squad invades the SHIELD barber shop. Fury, Dum Dum & Jasper save the day.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).