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Summary: Disappointing attempt at reviving comic book hero
Review: Archie Goodwin is one of the old names in comics; he's been kicking around since the '60's. Nevertheless he's never been a particular favorite of mine. Chaykin pretty much ditto. Stan Lee originally invented Nick Fury as Sgt. Fury, a WWII character, then reinvented him as a sort of Napoleon Solo super-spy knockoff. The character languished until Jim Steranko used the strip (then paired with Dr. Strange) as a vehicle for his incredible efforts at expanding the graphics medium. Steranko pushed the comics envelope in a major way, but the superhero aspect prevented him from getting beyond camp. Nevertheless Steranko invented some clever characters and took the series WAY over the top. Goodwin can't get beyond the stereotypes and Chaykin is no innovator. That's about it.
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Summary: Good James Bond type story
Review: Despite what the previous reviewer claimed, Nick fury has always been a premire character in Marvel Comics. This graphic novel by Archie Goodwin and Howard Chaykin is a good spy thriller from start to finish and it reveals Fury's more human side beyound the spy nature of his work. Great for Wolverine fans also. This book was a great read.
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