And that’s the conclusion of the epic six-issue Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. series! Despite the infiltration by Deltites (instead of HYDRA), many of the story beats are strikingly similar to events in Captain America: The Winter Soldier [#mcuo C91]! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

“United Nations Resolution 487…it is decided that S.H.I.E.L.D., having proved to be a major international security risk, be immediately disbanded.…All remaining personnel are to be debriefed and discharged.” And that’s how S.H.I.E.L.D. ended forever! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury and the remaining humans escape as the S.H.I.E.L.D. satellite explodes, concluding the Deltite threat for good. But in the aftermath of this invasion, there’s one more thing which has to be done…. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

“Colonel…I think…I dream…isn’t that what makes a person? I didn’t ask for this! Remember us!” Poor Jack Rollins. He died in his first appearance, and now his duplicate faces the same fate. Hopefully he can finally find some peace. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Clay Quartermain, Jasper Sitwell, Jack Rolling, Jimmy Woo—all of the duplicated S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are ready to sacrifice themselves. And this dramatic farewell scene would be more meaningful if Nick Fury wasn’t wearing that ridiculous outfit. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The leader of the Deltites has obtained the Infinity Formula, but he chooses to abandon the other Deltites to save his own life. But before he can escape, Nick Fury runs him through with a piece of machinery, killing him. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury is taking out his anger on the Deltite leader, while Valentina and his remaining human friends are in a firefight for their lives! And while all this is going on, a wave of destructive energy is annihilating the satellite and its inhabitants! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The power core is destroying the S.H.I.E.L.D. satellite, and the pseudo-religious Deltites are caught in the wave of energy! “What can it be? Why did the creator not warn us? I do not understand! This was not in the prophesseeeee…” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The duplicate of Clay Quartermain is nearly perfect—so perfect, in fact, that he remembers his lost humanity. “The man you were…the man I remember…respected human life. He would have hated all this!” And with those words, he overloads the power core! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

As Nick Fury hears the complete history of the Deltites, including their weaknesses and ultimate flaws, he suddenly realizes how long his life has been manipulated and controlled…all the way back to being named as director of S.H.I.E.L.D.! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

And now we discover the origin of Deltite, the rogue LMD who started the replacement of S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel. He was a maintenance LMD who went exploring, found the stores personality tapes, and started killing and replacing agents one by one. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Clay Quartermain is still questioning his existence as he wanders through the S.H.I.E.L.D. satellite, and eventually stumbles upon the chamber holding the power core. He realizes it’s powering the entire satellite, and then he descends the ladder…. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury discovers that all of his old friends are Deltites now…or have been all along. Even his old friend Gaffer, who gave the order to crack the power core casing that started this whole mess to begin with! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury is being scanned and/or tortured by the Deltites, and the Christ imagery is being laid on a little thick. Also, did they specifically put this outfit on him, or is this standard S.H.I.E.L.D. underwear!? Either way, I have some questions…! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

And now we discover the ultimate destination of the Deltites: the S.H.I.E.L.D. satellite, kind of a Helicarrier on steroids, where the final chapter of our drama is about to play out! On to the final issue! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury is taken away on a ship. “And, then the great craft rises…as the crowd sings praise. It is their final act. For, soon, the wind carries them away. They died on the happiest day of their lives. And in that, they are luckier than most others.” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

And as the more advanced Deltites ascend the fulfill their higher purpose, the simple priests who remain on Earth just…dissolve. “Paradise is not for all! Yes, I gladly suffer excommunication…knowing my brethren carry on…for are we not all one?” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Now that they have Nick Fury, spaceships are dispatched to all of the S.H.I.E.L.D. facilities around the world. And when they arrive, the Deltites ascend to the heavens in a glorious tractor beam. Ascending…to where?? #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

As part of these new revelations, Nick Fury finds out that he’s been manipulated this whole time. All of the recent events—including the original theft of the power core—have been orchestrated to bring him here. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

So now we get the full explanation of Project Delta: They are copying and replacing people within S.H.I.E.L.D., but those copies age prematurely and each copy degrades. And they need the Infinity Formula within Nick Fury to remove those flaws. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The clone of Clay Quartermain is meant to be perfect, the pinnacle of Deltite technology. But perhaps he’s too perfect, because he remembers his own death…and he’s pissed! “Why did they do this to me?! Why couldn’t they let me die!?” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Nick Fury and his compatriots collapse near the Hydra base, but fortunately (or unfortunately), they are found by one of the sinister Deltite agents. “He is here, brethren! He has ascended the mount! Make a joyful noise! For the messiah has come!” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Kate continues explaining the Delta process, how her consciousness is slowly being stripped away. “To someplace else…no…to someONE else. They’re giving her my life.” And then we see a horrifying image of Kate’s awareness flashing to her Deltite clone. #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Another captured agent, Kate Neville, explains what the Delta process is, while monks unload a womb-like bag containing a body. “You’ll know of it soon, Countess, when you feel the essence of your life peel away from you. And you’re helpless to stop it.” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Valentina tried to infiltrate Project Delta, but it led to her being captured and prepared for duplication. She’s about to discover what Delta is firsthand. “Deep in the heart of the Delta complex, lies its most sacred chamber…a place called the Womb.” #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Let’s update some terminology: The artificial clones from Project Delta are known as Deltites, and they age rapidly and suffer personality loss with each successive copy. Clay Quartermain is their latest duplicate, but somehow he recalls his own death! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

Roxxon invites CEOs from across the world to a global financial summit, but the entire event is a ruse: As soon as everyone arrives, they are gassed and taken away, to be replaced by duplicates. The takeover of S.H.I.E.L.D. is extending to the world! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The rocket is launched, igniting and destroying an entire Hong Kong village in the process. And Nick Fury wasn’t even captured, so all that destruction was for nothing! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

The entire underground Hydra base is built around one enormous rocket…and unbeknownst to Nick Fury, he’s supposed to be on it when it launches! But he’s so concerned about saving the town above, Madame Hydra can’t actually lure him onto the rocket! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield

What Pierce’s attack lacks in subtlety and planning, it makes up for with the element of surprise. There’s something to be said for a full frontal assault when you’ve given up all hope of survival! #marvel #nickfuryvsshield