Three creators have come to define the concept of Marvels greatest peacekeeping organization.

So without further ado,Den of Geekpays homage to the greatest SHIELD series of yesteryear.

The Lee and Kirby era begins!

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Kirby introduced Fury and SHIELDs high tech gizmos and gave the feature a boundless energy.

He only needs one name…Steranko!

Kirby established the tone, but Steranko brought SHIELD to places undreamed of.

It would also not be the last time Chaykin would be a creative force behind SHIELD.

The main point of the issue was Fury coming to terms with his past to move the character forward.

TheDark Knight Returnsof SHIELD lore,Nick Fury vs. SHIELDstands as one of the finest SHIELD stories ever written.

The first arc took place right where the previous mini-series left off.

who have been supplying Hydra with weapons.

The second arc by new writer D.G.

Chichester, features Furys new team going up against cult leader and terrorist, Leviathan.

Its a perfect example of how classic espionage can and should work in a super-hero setting.

Despite that is still stands out as a highlight of 90s Marvel.

The series introduced Sgt.

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