Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
In the late '80s and early '90s, Marvel’s Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. brought the grizzled superspy back to his own series for a globe-trotting espionage run. Written primarily by D. G. Chichester, Bob Harras, and Scott Lobdell, with art by Keith Pollard, Kim DeMulder, and Jackson Guice, the book pitted Fury, his trusted lieutenants Kate Neville and Mac Mackenzie, and the enigmatic Countess Valentina against threats both internal and external—including the duplicitous Alexander Pierce and the mysterious Network Nina. Over 47 issues, this series deepened the shadowy world of S.H.I.E.L.D., blending Cold War paranoia with superhero-adjacent intrigue. It remains a key chapter for fans of Marvel’s espionage corner, cementing the agency's tone for stories to come.