Publishers / Marvel / Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1989) / #27
27September 1991
$1.50; 1.80 CAD; 0.60 GBP

Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #27

Marvel · September 1991 · on sale 1991-07-16

First appearance: Erik SaltzFirst appearance: Nicos PelletierFirst appearance: Guillotine
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Identification plate

Series
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel, 1989 series)
Issue
#27
Publication date
September 1991
Key date
1991-09-00
On-sale date
1991-07-16
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.50; 1.80 CAD; 0.60 GBP
Pages
40
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Erik Saltz - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Nicos Pelletier - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Guillotine - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Boutros Boutros-Ghali - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Butch Guice; inks: Butch GuiceNick Fury, Logan, Kate Neville, Patch, Alexander Pierce
1Recruitment Drivecomic story22script: D. G. Chichester; pencils: Ernie Stiner; inks: Don Hudson; colors: Steve Buccellato; letters: Phil FelixBoutros Boutros-Ghali First, Tyrannus Cordin, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Dum Dum Dugan, Nick Fury, Garotte, Guillotine First, Gabe Jones, Logan, Alphonso Mackenzie, Network Nina, Kate Neville, Nicos Pelletier First, Alexander Pierce
2-in-house column1script: Stan LeeBobby Drake, Iceman
3-letters page1pencils: Butch Guice; inks: Butch GuiceLogan, Patch

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Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Classic #3
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Series context

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Sources

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