This is an abridged version of nick fury s history. Nick fury in the earth616, marvel mainstream comic book universe is caucasian. A cover gallery for the comic book nick fury, agent of shield. Nicholas fury earth1610 spiderman wiki fandom powered. Nick fury marvel cinematic universe fictional characters. He first appeared in iron man, and started appearing more often. I disagree completely mi thought its been pretty good. Jackson, just as the nick fury of the ultimate universe does. Ultimate marvel, later known as ultimate comics, was an imprint of comic books published by. Nicholas fury was born in the early twentieth century and fought for the united states in world war ii. Dthe complete collection omnibus marvel, 2015 series october 2015 indexer notes. Nick fury by jim steranko marvel comics superheroes, jim.
B nick fury is the product of aliens actually controlling our super heroes and just letting us humans think we did it ourselves. In the main comics universe nick fury was a white soldier secret agent whos been around since wwii. The nick fury of the ultimates was designed after samuel jacksons likeness. Jackson whose likeness was used on the ultimate nick fury on the pages of the ultimates, now playing. Created by artist jack kirby and writer stan lee, fury first appeared in sgt. An allnew era for the superspy begins here, as fury is sent on a topsecret mission to the french. Hells kitchen is a common place for marvel heroes to come from daredevil, luke cage, jessica jones, iron fist, etc. Marvel comics art marvel fan comic book characters comic character kate bishop hawkeye hawkeye comic next avengers hulk art nick fury a former olympic archer, clint barton was freed from death row and became a u. He served along with steve rogers and james howlett during ww2.
In an already volatile area, this resulted in a massive battle that killed 25 soldiers and injured 48 others. The ultimate marvel earth 1610 comics started as an adaptation distillation of the classic stories of marvel comics, but set in a new continuity rather than the old marvel universe. Nick fury ultimate comics nick fury ultimate comic book. So with that said, the 616 nick fury created by jack kirby and stan lee looks eerily similar to david hasselholf, but the 1610 nick fury recreated by mark millar and bryan hitch is actually modeled after samuel l jackson. Nicole barton comics whos who in comic book movies. Adam warlock ancient one baron strucker captain america clea doctor strange dormammu dum dum dugan fantastic four fin fang foom human torch hydra iceman iron man kang mad thinker magus adam warlock nick fury nightmare puppet master quicksilver s. Nick is only being used in the back third of the comic, and has shown almost 0 depth. The network fury built turns against him, and even he cant fight an army alone.
An allnew era for the superspy begins here, as fury is sent on a topsecret mission to the french riviera. Browse marvels comprehensive list of nick fury comics. After a battle in nebraska, in hydras deaths head camp, monica chang allowed nick fury to. Nick fury agent of shield 1968 1st series comic books. Nick fury movie news agent of shield comic book movie. Nick furyof earth1610, also known as scorpio, is the former director of s. As an older comic book fan its hard seeing the 1610 and movie version all the time in marvel products and stories set in the 616 universe. The 65 year old actor samuel l jackson discussed his knowledge of the director of s. Footnotes clint barton in the ultimate marvel universe earth 1610, nick fury in the ultimate marvel universe earth 1610. I love her so much everytime i draw her it has to be special. The creative minds of jack kirby and stan lee are on fine display as fury visits flying aircraft carriers, drives around a flying porsche, and battles all sorts of insane schemes to rule to world. Spoilers the final issue of the cancelled nick fury run has come out, heres an album dedicated to the fantastic art in one of marvels best and most underrated comics of the year.
Nicholas fury is a recurring character in the marvel cinematic universe. Nick fury, originally a caucasian character in the marvel616 universe, was modeled after the actor samuel l. Jul 12, 2012 the white nick fury and the black nick fury live in different universes, and have a different backstory. This is as opposed to the ultimatecinematic version of the character the difference being that the original is white, which i mostly am. The psychedelic art recalls the glory days of jim sterankos s. In the comic series ultimate origins, it was revealed that nick fury the first supersoldier had finally gathered the best genetic engineers in attempts to recreate the super soldier serum as a preventive measure for the next generation of warfare. Its an amusing tale that both examines how difficult it is to be nick fury while also showing the bizarre lengths nick fury will go to protect his place in the world. New readers were forced to be up to date with a back story that goes back to the 1960s, with plots elements that started one way, were. Its been a while since i made a kitty pryde fanart piece. Nicholas fury was born in the early twentieth century and fought for the united states in world. So i tried the first volume of nick fury, agent of s. The ultimate marvel earth 1610 comics started as an adaptation distillation of the classic stories of marvel comics, but set in a new continuity rather than the old marvel universe back in the turn of the millennium things were not going well for marvel.
Im all for crossrace cosplay, but not if it isnt necessary, and in this case. In the main comics universe nick fury was a white soldier secret agent whos. Apr 28, 2015 how nick fury ended up looking like and being played by samuel l. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read nick fury comic lists by marvel experts.
Every day, marvels top comic book artists illustrate the worlds mightiest super heroes. For those who dont know, nick fury was a comic book character known to many of us thirtysomethings as sgt. In the ultimates comics of earth1610, he is not the son of nick fury. The universe has been designated as earth 1610 within the marvel multiverse, which comprises an infinite number of alternate universes. Jackson, as ultimates writer mark millar admitted to basing it on the actor without permission. Trained soldier, youth maintained by infinity formula, expert martial artist, highly trained in weaponry affiliation. It was successful and he gained super strength, slowed aging and a healing factor. American military police arrived to arrest them, and all three were subdued. Get the best deals on nick fury comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Bruce banner of earth 1610 also known as the hulk in his universe, is an alternate version of bruce banner history early life. It presented issues of diversity years before the civil rights amendment, for example. Theres a white nick fury, theres the black one, and theyre father and son.
Thunderbolt ross executive director until his attempted murder by john wraith. General nicholas joseph fury is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by marvel comics ultimate marvel section as a different version of. He is one of an unknown sons of nick fury, a former army hero, superspy, and later director of the intelligence agency known as the s. Comic book writer mark millar is the one responsible for. I used to write off marvels ultimate universe as a cheap imitation of the real earth 616 marvel continuity that began. Browse marvels comprehensive list of nick fury ultimate comics. The point being that earth isnt the center of the multiverse where different realities mix and are hinged earth 616, earth 1610 like we all thought, but nick fury is.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Back in the turn of the millennium things were not going well. I used to write off marvels ultimate universe as a cheap imitation of the real earth616 marvel continuity that began. Jackson in a fun, art imitating life imitating art scenario, we have samuel l. Comic book writer mark millar is the one responsible for turning s. Nick fury nicholas fury ultimate earth 1610 comic book character details of nick furys early life and career are sketchy and contradictory. Grant morrison examines the certain je ne sais quoi that makes nick fury nick fury in this short story, drawn by manuel gutierrez. So far the only story ive enjoyed in choosing sides was the short where are they now they did on power pack. The ultimate marvel earth1610 comics started as an adaptation distillation of. When the incursion was finally about to occur, nick fury was making the final arrangements for the upcoming and final incursion on earth1610, and soon after sent all of s.
He resembles the nick fury from earth 1610, also known as the ultimate marvel universe. He, in a way, took over as the new watcher when the other. Fury s mother died while he was very young and his father jack fury, an american pilot who joined the british war effort during world war i, remarried and. In the ultimate marvel universe, earth1610, nick furys appearance and. Ultimate marvel universe reading order comic book herald. How nick fury ended up looking like and being played by. Why marvel changes nick fury into an africanamerican. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read nick fury ultimate comic lists by marvel experts. Nick fury earth 1610 much like the 616 fury, he fought as a soldier for the american army and was the director of s. Contentsshow history na members executive directors general thaddeus e. Nick fury grew up in the late 1920s in an area of new york called hells kitchen. C nick fury is like the prototype lmd that they are beta testing in the field for the actual lmd. Spoilers the final issue of the cancelled nick fury run has.
Fury began his career within the united states army in the late 1960s, rising to the rank of colonel before his honorable discharge. Its no less consistent than superman not looking like bizarro superman. Nick fury s eyepatch is due to receiving an injury to his left eye from a grenade during world war ii. My love for batman is immeasurable but i only have one comic book bae.
Jim lee was going to draw a punishernick fury graphic novel. Agent of shield 1983 series nick fury first appeared in strange tales sharing that split book with doctor strange. Oct 15, 20 all that stands in the way of its enigmatic inner agenda is nick fury himself. Contentsshow history early life powers and abilities paraphernalia trivia this has got to be the worst. The artist aco has stated that his art for the series is an attempt to. Nicholas nick joseph fury is a worldrenowned spy, former director of s.
Unfortunately, this issue does little to paint its title character as an interesting leading man capable of supporting his own series. The mainstream version of nick fury is an italian american veteran of world war ii, who would later be replaced by his illegitimate son, nicholas joseph fury jr. Nov 03, 2019 well to put it plainly, theyre two completely different guys. Nick fury was created by stan lee and jack kirby as a wwii character for the war comic book sgt. The past few marvel movies especially the avengers got me interested in nick fury, a character id never really given much thought. The lmd of the original nick fury had more personality. According to the comi c bo ok s, nick fury s aging has been slowed greatly by the infinity formula, a serum created by dr.
Jimmy woo goes through a deathtrap laden fun house as his initiation as a shield agent. In what has to be one of the silliest, most hamfisted attempts to force the marvel comics universe to look like the marvel movie universe, the company is doing away with the classic nick fury and has invented, out of the ether, a brand new nick fury that looks exactly like the one appearing in next weeks the avengers movie. Jackson during the middle of the coronavirus pandemic to ask a few questions for a new video series. Fisk was grazed by a bullet, while fury was imprisoned in an unknown location alongside. He has a substantial presence in all the ultimate marvel comics, appearing first in ultimate marvel teamup and ultimate xmen and later reappearing regularly in ultimate spiderman and finally securing a regular, recurring role as the general of s. What is your favorite comic book series of alltime. Knight shyamalans glass, but hell be back on the big screen as nick fury in the upcoming captain marvel and maybe even avengers. Created by writerartist jack kirby and writer stan lee, fury first appeared in sgt. Hydra section leader b, a hydrahunter, runs the mission and hands over his hood to the imperial hydra so he will have no place to hide should he fail.
Nick fury is a 2017 ongoing comic book series published by marvel comics. The series is written by james dale robinson and primarily drawn by aco. He later became a cia operative during the cold war, primarily operating in soviet territory. He has claimed both that he was orphaned as a child, and that his mother is still alive. The reality of ultimate marvel is designated as earth1610 as part of the marvel comics multiverse. And theres danger in drawing attention to your plans. The black rendition of nick fury originates on earth 1610 ultimate universe. D in this universe he formed the ultimates and ultimate avengers. In the ultimates comics of earth 1610, he is not the son of nick fury.
Fury of the howling commandos, a forwardlooking comic book series if ever there was one. This book covers nicks earliest adventures and his first encounters with sinister organizations like hydra, aim, the druid and the secret empire. Nick fury comic read nick fury comic online in high quality. Get the best deals on nick fury modern age wolverine comics when you shop the largest. Beginning in 2000, marvel decided to reimagine some of its heroes in a more contemporary, streamlined way with their ultimate marvel line of comics, which all took place in their ultimate universe earth 1610 in marvels multiverse. General nicholas joseph fury is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by marvel comics ultimate marvel section as a different version of nick fury. General nick fury executive director after thunderbolt ross attempted murder. It is inspired by the longrunning comic book mythology and adaptations in other media. Marvel comics superheroes anime comics marvel dc dc comics comic book artists comic books art comic art jack kirby gi joe. Fury was first inoculated with the serum in t he 1940s. Jun 5, 2019 resources, references, samples, and other bits that could be helpful in a cosplay of the classic silver age version of the marvel comics character nick fury. The howling commandos series ran for 120 issues may, 1963july, 1974, featuring the world war ii adventures of an army unit.
Earth1610, howling commandos furys earth1610, hydra earth1610 double agent, avengers. Hydra agents tail fury intent on finding shields hq, but fury is aware hes being followed. First line of dialogue or text sometimes the good guys lose. Nick fury is considered by most to be the worlds greatest spy. During the invasion of sicily, he, along with private fisk and canadian paratrooper james howlett attempted to loot a house. The black rendition of nick fury originates on earth 1610 ultimate. Nicole barton comics whos who in comic book movies wikia. Clint barton father, laura barton mother, deceased, callum barton brother, deceased, lewis barton brother, deceased, nick fury godfather gender. Nick furyof earth 1610, also known as scorpio, is the former director of s. Nick fury modern age wolverine comics for sale ebay. Its an amusing tale that both examines how difficult it is to be nick fury while also showing the bizarre lengths nick fury will go to protect. This is the six hundred and twentysixth week where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false click here for part 1 of this weeks legends comic legend.
Jackson reveals his favorite member of the avengers. In the earth1610 comics, he was created by brian michael bendis and mike allred, and in earth616 comics, he was created by cullen bunn, christopher yost, matt fraction and scot eaton. If that was really the case, they could have made things easier for them by just using the nick fury of earth 1610, or more popularly known as the ultimates universe. For a complete history see nick fury s expanded history the eldest of three children, nicholas joseph fury grew up in depressionera new york city with his brother jacob and sister dawn. Nick fury uses this to blackmail the hulk so he wont try to attack them, and. Later became government liaison to the baxter building and then the fantastic four.
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