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First Appearance of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos
Cover by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Dick Ayers (inks).
“Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos”
Written by Stan Lee, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers.
Marvel launches its legendary World War II combat series with the debut of Nick Fury and his elite squad of battle-hardened commandos.
First Appearances
Sgt. Nick Fury
Howling Commandos
Mission Behind Enemy Lines
During World War II, Fury and his commandos are assigned a dangerous mission to rescue a captured Underground leader before Nazi forces can force him to reveal the date of the D-Day invasion.
Marvel’s Wartime Heroes
The Howling Commandos are introduced as a diverse, fearless team specializing in impossible missions and high-risk combat operations across Europe.
Action and Adventure
Filled with explosive battles, daring infiltrations, and wartime heroics, the series combined military adventure with the dynamic storytelling style that defined early Marvel Comics.
A Key Marvel Debut
This historic issue marks the beginning of Nick Fury’s long Marvel legacy, eventually leading to his evolution into one of Marvel’s most important espionage and superhero characters.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
