Marvel's the Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week

A single-issue Marvel Comics prequel bridging the gap between Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor leading into The Avengers, this 2012 release uses a photo-comic format to expand on S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury's covert operations during a pivotal week. It offers a connective tissue for the early Marvel Cinematic Universe, tying together the threads of Tony Stark's technology, Bruce Banner's fugitive status, and the arrival of Thor.