Nick Fury first appeared in Strange Tales #135, published by Marvel in 1965. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
This issue introduced Fury's modern espionage role as director of S.H.I.E.L.D., shifting him from a WWII soldier into Marvel's answer to a Bond-style spymaster.
Key facts
Strange Tales #135
- Character: Nick Fury
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1965
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Other first appearances from 1965
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Norman Osborn Amazing Spider-Man #23, 1965
- Gwen Stacy Amazing Spider-Man #31, 1965
- Harry Osborn Amazing Spider-Man #31, 1965
- Juggernaut X-Men #12, 1965
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
- Green Goblin Amazing Spider-Man #14, 1964
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