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π΅οΈββοΈπ₯β Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 β Lot of 2 β Warehouse Findπ₯ Listing Title
Nick Fury Agent SHIELD #4 Lot of 2 1968 Steranko Cover Warehouse Find Marvel
Description
Offered here is a warehouse find lot of two original copies of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4, published in 1968 by Marvel Comics, featuring the iconic cover artwork by Jim Steranko.
The two copies present at different condition levels, with Copy 1 approximately F/VF 7.0 to VF- 7.5 and the stronger Copy 2 approximately VF/NM 9.0. This gives the lot particular appeal to collectors who appreciate having multiple copies of an important Silver Age issue in distinctly different grades.
In addition to its memorable Steranko cover, this issue retells the origin of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. from Strange Tales #135, adding story significance to an already visually distinctive issue.
As a warehouse find, this two-copy offering combines classic Silver Age Marvel, Jim Steranko artwork, Nick Fury/S.H.I.E.L.D. history, and two attractive original 1968 copies.
Included ComicsNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 β Copy 1
- Published in 1968 β Marvel Comics
- Approximate Grade: VF/NM 9.0
- π΅οΈββοΈ Nick Fury / S.H.I.E.L.D.
- π¨ Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko
- β Origin of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold from Strange Tales #135
- Silver Age Marvel Comics
- Original 1968 copy
- π₯ Warehouse find
- Attractive F/VF to VF- presentation
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 β Copy 2
- Published in 1968 β Marvel Comics
- Approximate Grade: F/VF 7.0 to VF- 7.5
- π΅οΈββοΈ Nick Fury / S.H.I.E.L.D.
- π¨ Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko
- β Origin of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold from Strange Tales #135
- Silver Age Marvel Comics
- Original 1968 copy
- π₯ Warehouse find
- Attractive VF/NM presentation
Key Features
- π΅οΈββοΈ Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4
- π₯ Warehouse find β lot of 2 copies
- Original 1968 Marvel Comics
- β Silver Age Marvel
- π¨ Iconic Jim Steranko cover art
- β Origin of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold
- Story originally presented in Strange Tales #135
- Copy 1: F/VF 7.0 to VF- 7.5
- Copy 2: VF/NM 9.0
- Two attractive copies in different condition ranges
- Strong Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D., Steranko, and Silver Age Marvel collector appeal
Condition Description
Approximate Grade per CGC scale of condition. Please refer to and see pictures.
Copy 1
Approximate Grade: F/VF 7.0 to VF- 7.5
F/VF 7.0: An above-average collectible with a major defect or an accumulation of small defects.
VF- 7.5: An above-average collectible with a moderate defect or an accumulation of small defects.
This is an attractive F/VF to VF- copy with nice overall presentation for an original 1968 Silver Age comic.
Copy 2
Approximate Grade: VF/NM 9.0
VF/NM 9.0: A very well-preserved collectible with good eye appeal. There will be a number of minor handling and/or manufacturing defects.
This is an especially attractive VF/NM 9.0 copy with strong overall eye appeal and preservation.
Please review the photographs closely for each individual copy, including the spines, corners, edges, front and back cover surfaces, page quality, and specific defects contributing to the assigned conditions.
Why This Lot Is Special
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 stands out for both its visual appeal and Nick Fury history, and this warehouse find includes two original 1968 copies in notably different condition ranges.
Highlights include:
- π¨ Iconic Jim Steranko cover
- β Origin of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold
- π Origin originally presented in Strange Tales #135
- π΅οΈββοΈ Classic Nick Fury / S.H.I.E.L.D.
- π₯ Warehouse find
- β Two original 1968 copies
- Copy 1 β F/VF to VF-
- Copy 2 β VF/NM 9.0
- Silver Age Marvel Comics
Steranko\'s association with Nick Fury is a major part of the character\'s Silver Age identity, making his distinctive cover artwork one of the strongest selling points of this issue. Combined with the retelling of Nick Fury\'s recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D., this is more than an ordinary run issue.
The two-copy format adds another dimension to the offering, providing one attractive F/VF to VF- copy alongside an especially attractive VF/NM copy.
Collector Appeal
Ideal for Nick Fury collectors, S.H.I.E.L.D. collectors, Jim Steranko fans, Silver Age Marvel enthusiasts, classic cover collectors, Marvel espionage collectors, warehouse-find collectors, and collectors assembling the original Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. series.
The combination of two copies + warehouse find + iconic Steranko cover + Nick Fury recruitment origin retelling + Silver Age Marvel should remain the centerpiece of the listing.
Shipping & Handling
Both comics will be individually bagged and boarded/protected and carefully packaged together in a sturdy comic mailer or shipping box. Extra care will be taken to protect the spines, corners, edges, and cover surfaces during transit.
