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Creation & Design

The Howling Commandos were created during the early 1960s as a response to the popularity of war comics. They were designed to represent a diverse group of soldiers fighting in World War II.

Early Years

The team was introduced in the early 1960s, focusing on the adventures of Nick Fury and his squad during World War II, showcasing their missions against the Axis powers.

Character Development

Over the years, the Howling Commandos have evolved from a World War II unit to a modern-day special operations team, reflecting changes in military storytelling and the introduction of new characters.

Cultural Reception

The Howling Commandos have been well-received, becoming iconic figures in war comics and influencing various media adaptations.

Character Details

Real Name:
Howling Commandos
First Appearance:
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Aliases:
Howlers, Nick Fury's Commandos
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
S.H.I.E.L.D., Allied Forces
Abilities:
Military Tactics, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Expert Marksman
Equipment:
Standard Military Gear, Weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
 
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1st appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury

1st team appearance of the Howling Commandos: Happy Sam Sawyer, Dino Manelli, Dum Dum Dugan, Junior Juniper, Rebel Ralston and Gabe Jones, the first ongoing black character in the mainstream Marvel Universe (post Fantastic Four #1)

In the book, Stan Lee's Amazing Marvel Universe, Stan explains Gabe Jones was intended to be black but due to a printing error, he was the same color as the other soldiers. Gabe's skin tone is noticeably different in the next issue though it doesn't appear to be a natural skin color

Nick Fury's Howling Commandos #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Nick Fury's Howling Commandos #1
 
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1st team appearance of Nick Fury's Howling Commandos: Warwolf (1st), Nina Price, the Living Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster (clone), Clay Quartermain, the Zombie

Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1
 
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Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli

Cover art inspired by the 1974 Queen album 'Queen II'

S.H.I.E.L.D. #9
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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S.H.I.E.L.D. #9
 
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1st team appearance of the Howling Commandos II under S.T.A.K.E.- Special Threat Assessment for Known Extranormalities: Warwolf II (1st), Hit Monkey, Jasper Sitwell, Vampire by Night, Manphibian, Nina Price, Orrgo, Teen Abomination

Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1
 
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1st appearance of Glyph, a teenager who has the ability to summon ancient spirits, final page

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