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Creation & Design

Hydra was created as a villainous organization in the Marvel Universe, representing a global threat and often opposing heroes like Captain America and S.H.I.E.L.D.

Early Years

Hydra made its first appearance in the mid-1960s, quickly becoming a staple of Marvel's espionage and superhero narratives.

Character Development

Over the years, Hydra has evolved from a simple villainous organization to a complex entity with various factions and leaders, often reflecting real-world themes of power and corruption.

Cultural Reception

Hydra has been received as one of the most iconic villainous organizations in comic book history, often symbolizing the fight against tyranny.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #135
Aliases:
Hydra
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Hydra Agents, Hydra Supreme, Various Marvel Villains
Abilities:
Advanced Combat Training, Tactical Planning, Espionage
Equipment:
Hydra Technology, Weapons, Vehicles
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Strange Tales #135
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Strange Tales #135
 
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1st team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D

1st team appearance of Hydra

Nick Fury becomes an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Captain America #110
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Captain America #110
 
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1st appearance of Madame Hydra, later becomes Viper

1st appearance of Rick Jones as the fourth Bucky

Cable and Deadpool #38
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Cable and Deadpool #38
 
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1st appearance of Bob Dobalina, Agent of Hydra

[March 2023 - longshot speculation that Matthew Macfadyen will portray Bob in Deadpool 3 - unconfirmed speculation / an unknown TVA agent is also speculated]

Secret Warriors #2
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Secret Warriors #2
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of the High Council of Hydra: Baron Strucker, Madame Hydra, Viper, Gorgon, Kraken (1st), The Hive (1st)

1st appearance of Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine as Madame Hydra

Captain America: Steve Rogers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Captain America: Steve Rogers #1
 
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Captain America revealed to be an agent of Hydra

Controversial storyline, created by Jewish-Americans Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, that aligned Steve Rogers to Hydra, a terrorist organization with ties to the Third Reich

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