The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection - Classic #8
"Hydra Lives!" delivers a pulse-pounding clash of espionage and high-stakes action, spotlighting Nick Fury in a pivotal mission where loyalty is tested and the fate of a city hangs in the balance. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with dynamic art by Kirby and Jim Steranko, this story blends classic superhero tension with the gritty realism of early SHIELD operations. The cover by Jim Steranko captures the intensity, making this a must-have for fans of the era’s defining creators.
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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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