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SHIELD [Nick Fury and His Agents of SHIELD]#4
Cover: Jim Steranko

SHIELD [Nick Fury and His Agents of SHIELD] #4

Aug 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
“The Power of SHIELD!”

In "The Power of SHIELD!", Nick Fury leads a high-stakes mission that spirals when a rogue pilot and a deadly Strato-Mine threaten global catastrophe—forcing Fury to make a desperate move from a falling plane, only to be plucked from the sky by a SHIELD submarine. With Hydra tightening its grip and a captured ally in Egypt, Fury must outmaneuver a vengeful enemy who’s been watching from the shadows. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with dynamic art by Kirby and Jim Steranko, and a striking cover by Steranko, this 1973 Marvel classic blends espionage, suspense, and the relentless resolve of SHIELD’s most iconic agent.

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writer Stan Lee · writer, artist Jack Kirby · artist, inker Jim Steranko · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jim Steranko

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Cast · 9 characters

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writer Stan Lee
writer, artist Jack Kirby
artist, inker Jim Steranko
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Jim Steranko

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Fury signals SHIELD but after Sitwell realizes Fury is the pilot he still orders the launching of a Strato-Mine which could ignite the atmosphere. Supreme Hydra learns that Laura Brown, the daughter of his predecessor who helped Fury has been captured in Egypt. Donning a new disguise he leaves to exact punishment. Fury turns the plane around, and, discovering the hidden Overkill Horn, dives from the plane, picked up by a SHIELD submarine. The plane, followed by the Strato-Mine, obliterates Karnopolis and all within HYDRA base. Soon after, Fury & a SHIELD squad rescues Laura from HYDRA thugs.

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