Who Is Nick Fury? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nick Fury is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Nicholas Joseph Fury, with over 4,406 comic issue appearances. Nicholas Joseph Fury served in World War II as the leader of the Howling Commandos. He later became an agent, and eventually director, of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury is one of the greatest strategic minds in the world, a born leader and a master of espionage. He currently serves as a replacement Watcher.

Who is Nick Fury?

This page is for the original Nick Fury, Nicholas Joseph Fury For the second Nick Fury, see Marcus Johnson Origin Nicholas Joseph Fury Born and raised in the area of New York City known as Hell's Kitchen around 1920, Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury was around 20 years old when he was drafted into the United States Army to fight the Nazi's in World War II . He soon florished in the rangs of the U.S. Army and became sergeant. During this time, Nick was asked to lead a handpicked squad of highly trained soldiers. This squad would soon become known as the famous Howling Commandos . Sergeant Fury and the Howling Commandos fought through much of World War II, with missions in France, Greece, Belgium, Holland and even inside Nazi Germany itself. The team also encountered and fought alongside a few of America's superheroes, such as Captain America and the Invaders. Nick even met Logan , the person whom would later be known as the X-man Wolverine.

Key facts

Nick Fury is of human origin and first appeared in "Seven Against the Nazis!". The character is published by Marvel. With 4,406 recorded issue appearances, Nick Fury ranks among the most featured characters in comics.