Nick Fury, Jr.

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Nick Fury, Jr.

Nick Fury, Jr.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Battle Scars #1 (January 2012)
Created by Matt Fraction, Chris Yost, Scot Eaton, Cullen Bunn, and Paul Neary
In-story information
Alter ego Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury, Jr.
Species Human
Team affiliations S.H.I.E.L.D.
Partnerships Phil Coulson
Notable aliases Marcus Johnson, Sgt. Johnson, Nick Fury
Abilities Military training, expert hand to hand combatant. Due to Infinity Formula, he has superhuman agility, speed, strength, healing, and halted/slowed aging process.

Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury, Jr. (originally known as Marcus Johnson) is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics. He is one of an unknown number of sons of Nick Fury.[1]

Publication history

Marcus Johnson was introduced in the mini-series Battle Scars. He bears a strong resemblance to the Ultimate Marvel version of Nick Fury and the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of Fury as portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson,[2] the Ultimate Universe version of Nick Fury was based on Samuel L. Jackson's appearance, who then portrayed him in the films.[3]

As Nick Fury Jr, he appears in the new 2013 Secret Avengers series by Nick Spencer and Luke Ross.[4]

Fictional character biography

While serving in the Middle East, Marcus Johnson received word that his mother Nia Jones had been murdered back in the United States. He returned home and investigated the crime scene, finding shell casings used by Russians. While leaving his mother's home, he was attacked by the Russian hitmen who killed his mom. Marcus defeated them and began to question one before being shot with a bow and arrow. He turned around to see Taskmaster standing before him. Taskmaster was about to kill him, but Captain America arrived in time to save Marcus Johnson at the last moment. S.H.I.E.L.D. agents arrived to try to bring Marcus Johnson to safety. Marcus went off with Quake to a S.H.I.E.L.D. facility where he was visited by Captain America in the infirmary. Marcus Johnson continued to question why everyone was after him and why his mother was killed yet was not given any answers. Soon, Marcus began to feel as if he was being held there against his will and broke out.[5]

Marcus Johnson contacted an old Ranger friend for help and informed him of his current situation. They planned to find Taskmaster and attempt to get some information. While searching for Taskmaster, Marcus was attacked by Deadpool who was also after Marcus. As they fought, Taskmaster arrived and ran Deadpool through with his sword. Marcus Johnson took on Taskmaster and this time gained the upper hand. At that time, the Serpent Squad arrived also looking for Marcus Johnson. Marcus Johnson took them on, lasting only about fifteen seconds before being electrocuted by Rattler. Deadpool returned and due to the confusion, Marcus was able to escape with Taskmaster as his prisoner. He interrogated Taskmaster, but before he was able to get an answer, a masked man stunned Taskmaster, then drained Marcus Johnson' energy for a moment, and escaped. Marcus Johnson caught up with the man and unmasked him who revealed himself to be Marcus's father Nick Fury.[6]

While arguing and eventually coming to blows over the revelation, Nick Fury and Marcus Johnson were ambushed by more mercenaries and easily captured. In the custody of Orion, Marcus Johnson had his left eye cut out and tests were run by Orion's men confirming that Johnson had the Infinity Formula in his DNA. Nick Fury slipped his restraints and gave Marcus Johnson enough time to escape (even if accidentally), but Nick Fury was brought in to give Orion a blood transfusion to restore him to a youthful state. The transfusion drained Nick Fury of the remaining Infinity Formula in his system. Nick Fury was then tortured and had his mind probed by Orion's telepath, wherein they found all of Nick Fury's S.H.I.E.L.D. secrets and fail-safes.[1]

Marcus Johnson saved Nick Fury and with the help of his friend Cheese (the alias of Phil Coulson). Marcus Johnson was able to get Orion alone and kill him. He was taken to get his wounds cared for and was also given the Super Soldier uniform that Steve Rogers once wore. As a new agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marcus Johnson was also informed by Daisy Johnson that his birth name is Nicholas Fury, Jr.[7]

Nick Fury Jr. and Phil Coulson make a cameo appearance in Scarlet Spider #5,[8] and are part of the framing sequence in Marvel NOW! Point One.[9]

As part of the Marvel NOW! event, Nick Fury Jr., Phil Coulson, and Maria Hill form the S.H.I.E.L.D. version of the Secret Avengers with Hawkeye and Black Widow. Nick Fury Jr. was involved in the first mission that involved fighting some al-Qaeda terrorists. Nick Fury Jr. awaited in the Oval Office for one of the al-Qaeda terrorists to enter and Nick Fury Jr. kills the terrorist.[10] Nick Fury Jr. then went with the Secret Avengers to raid Bagalia in order to recruit Taskmaster. While the Secret Avengers were fighting the Masters of Evil, Nick Fury Jr. manages to pay off Crossfire to let Taskmaster out of his imprisonment.[11]

When Daisy Johnson and Nick Fury Jr. were attending the weapons expo, they meet up with Senator Robert Ralston where Daisy Johnson notices that one of the items at the expo is the Iron Patriot armor.[12]

Powers and abilities

Initially, Marcus appeared to have no superhuman qualities but his peak physical conditioning from his time with the US Army Rangers. Marcus inherited his father's Infinity Formula at birth, slowing his age and speeding his healing time.

Reception

The reaction by comic book fans to the revelation of Johnson being Fury's son and his replacing his father has been mixed.[2][13][14] Marvel's Vice President of publishing, Tom Brevoort believes this is a prudent move by Marvel because the African American incarnation appears in films, animated shows, and other licensed adaptations.[15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Battle Scars #5
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Out With The Old And In With The New: Black Nick Fury Jnr. Comes To 616 – But Is There Still A Place For His Pop’s?". Bad Haven. 2012-04-27. 
  3. ↑ Larsuel, Kamal. "Copyright Kamal Larsuel, 2005". Samuel L. Jackson Official Website. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2008-05-14. 
  4. ↑ Richards, Dave (14 October 2012). "NYCC: Spencer's "Secret Avengers" are the Newest Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 15 October 2012. 
  5. ↑ Battle Scars #2
  6. ↑ Battle Scars #4
  7. ↑ Battle Scars #6
  8. ↑ Scarlet Spider vol. 2 #5
  9. ↑ "Review: Marvel NOW! Point One". Comic Book Resources. 17 October 2012. 
  10. ↑ Secret Avengers vol. 2 #1
  11. ↑ Secret Avengers vol. 2 #2
  12. ↑ Secret Avengers vol. 2 #3
  13. ↑ "Nick Fury Jr: The Disney Mandated Director of SHIELD". Crimson Monkey. 2012-04-25. 
  14. ↑ "Samuel L. Jackson Enters The Marvel Universe: Check Out Marcus Johnson’s New Look!". Inside Pulse. 2012-04-25. 
  15. ↑ Ching, Albert (26 April 2012). "Brevoort on Bringing MARVEL Comics Closer to MARVEL Movies". Newsarama. 

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