 Digital Comics Highlights: Nick Fury
Explore the life of Marvel's international man of mystery
Posted: 2008-06-18 Updated: 2008-07-08 16:41:05 By Nathan Smith
Every week we'll pick a handful of awesome comics from the thousands available through Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. From creator spotlights to editor's picks and more, this'll be your spot to find something new and cool.
This week we feature the Man in the Mystery Mask, Nick Fury, currently embroiled in "Secret Invasion." From his time in the Army to Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and beyond, here are 5 must-read Nick Fury comics available on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1
Who do you call when the Ultimates aren't around? The Reserves! This annual, brought to you by the creative team of Mark Miller and Steve Dillon, chronicles Nick Fury's attempts at creating a back-up team of super heroes. But in the process Fury may ignite a super-soldier arms race! Does Fury really have the world's best interest in mind? But more importantly, can you trust him?
SGT. FURY & HIS HOWLING COMMANDOS #1
Before he was the director—or even an agent—of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury commanded a rag-tag group of soldiers in WWII dubbed The Howling Commandos. After the Nazis capture the leader of the French Underground Resistance, it's up to Fury and his Howlers to rescue him, or all the plans of D-Day could be revealed to the Germans! Touting the first appearance of a young, brown-haired Fury, this comic brings the war-time action that only Stan Lee and Jack Kirby can deliver.
SECRET WAR #5
One year ago today, a secret war took place involving an unlikely group of heroes, a Latverian ambassador and nearly all of the world's tech-based super villains. Now it's all coming back to bite Nick Fury in the butt. Brian Michael Bendis and artist Gabriele Dell'Otto stage the conclusion of their five part mega-event. Take extra care in reading this bad boy, as it spins directly into and sets up the stage for the NEW AVENGERS and "Secret Invasion"!
SGT. FURY & HIS HOWLING COMMANDOS #13
When the Star-Spangled Soldiers, Captain America and Bucky, discover a secret Nazi operation deep in the heart of Axis territory, they summon the toughest group of vets imaginable: Sgt. Fury & His Howling Commandos! Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack Kirby bring you this action-packed comic recounting the first meeting between Captain America and Nick Fury.
FURY: PEACEMAKER #1
Looking back into Nick Fury's past, Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson present this 6-part mini-series detailing Fury's time in the army—even before he ran with the Howlers in WWII. In Kasserine Pass, Nick fights for his and his soldiers' lives while squaring off against the infamous 21st Panzer Division, led by the imposing General Stephen Barkhorn. How will Fury and his untested troops fare against the battle-hardened war veterans of the Tunisian desert? |
Marvel Hotline: Punisher #1PUNISHER Writer Rick Remender launches Frank Castle headfirst into hunting the most dangerous men in the Marvel Universe, starting with Norman Osborn!
Hulk vs. TrailerHulk takes on Asgardians, mutants, heroes and villains in the titanic "Hulk Vs." DVD. Watch this extended preview at both of the disc's features: Hulk vs. Thor and Hulk vs. Wolverine.
Hulk Vs. Thor Clip 1Hulk comes face to fa--well, face to hammer when he goes up against the Mighty Thor in this awesome "Hulk Vs. Thor" clip.
Hulk Vs. Thor Clip 2Thor and Loki take a trip to Hel, while Hulk battles a pair of angry Frost Giants in this exciting new "Hulk Vs. Thor" clip!
Hulk Vs. Wolverine: Deadpool FeaturetteNolan North, the voice of Deadpool in "Hulk Vs. Wolverine" sounds off on the Merc With a Mouth and reveals how similar he is to Wade Wilson in this special behind-the-scenes featurette.
The Weekly Watcher: December 19, 2008Alexa gears up for the holidays with a new "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" trailer, a look at the comics of March 2009, a little Fall Out Boy action, the Weekly Watcher World Premiere of DEADPOOL #6 and more!
War of Kings TrailerIn the aftermath of SECRET INVASION, Black Bolt & the Inhumans embark on a mission to hunt down the remnants of the Skrull Empire—but soon they'll be drawn into an intergalactic battle like never before! Get a sneak peek right here!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine TrailerWolverine takes on Sabretooth, Deadpool, the Blob, helicopters and more in the first action-packed trailer to the May 2009 blockbuster!
The Weekly Watcher: December 12, 2008Alexa Mendez brings the awesome this week with a "Hulk Vs." trailer, the new Young Guns lineup, a sneak peek at ASTONISHING TALES and the Weekly Watcher World Premiere of X MEN: NOIR #2!
Dark Reign TrailerDark Reign has begun! The Skrull invasion has been thwarted, but a new darkness spreads across the world, led by Norman Osborn. Get a taste of what Dark Reign holds in store for the Marvel Universe right here.
The Weekly Watcher: December 5, 2008Alexa's still pumped after Secret Invasion's conclusion this week, and the excitement doesn't stop there, with "Punisher: War Zone" hitting theaters this weekend, new exclusive digicomics and What If? specials. Plus the Weekly Watcher World Premiere of ULTIMATUM #2!
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