Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. ##3
Marvel Comics • Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 3
Writer
Bob Harras
Interior Artist
Keith Pollard
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Nick Fury and his team are 'In Evil's Grasp!' against the Yellow Claw. The story continues the 1989 relaunch that followed the 'Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D.' limited series, focusing on a more grounded, espionage-heavy version of the character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on upper right corner. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor spine stress visible through the bag. General surface wear and light color fading on the orange background. The bag appears wavy, which can sometimes hide surface indentations.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $45
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $50 due to high supply and low demand for this specific volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. The price sticker residue may also lower the technical grade unless professionally removed.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (Direct Edition). This series is notable for re-establishing S.H.I.E.L.D. after the organization was disbanded in the 1988 mini-series. Cover features the classic Keith Pollard art style common for late 80s Marvel.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1989 Marvel publication. Features standard newsprint interior pages and a semi-gloss cover. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present; the price sticker is a common secondary market addition from a comic shop.