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Creation & Design

S.H.I.E.L.D. was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as a response to the growing popularity of espionage and spy fiction in the 1960s.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the 1960s, S.H.I.E.L.D. served as a counter-terrorism and intelligence agency within the Marvel Universe, often working alongside superheroes.

Character Development

Over the years, S.H.I.E.L.D. has evolved from a simple espionage agency to a complex organization dealing with superhuman threats, often reflecting real-world issues of security and surveillance.

Cultural Reception

S.H.I.E.L.D. has been well-received in both comic books and adaptations, becoming a staple of the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #135
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Nick Fury, Avengers, Captain America, Spider-Man
Abilities:
Intelligence, Tactical Planning, Espionage
Equipment:
Helicarrier, Advanced Technology, Weapons
Weight:
N/A
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.

Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #4
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #4
 
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Iconic cover art by Jim Steranko

Origin of Nick Fury's recruitment to S.H.I.E.L.D. retold from Strange Tales #135

Captain America #217
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Captain America #217
 
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1st team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D Super-Agents: Blue Streak, Falcon, Texas Twister, Vamp, and Marvel Man, later becomes Quasar

Fury #1
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Fury #1
 
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Origin of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Invincible Iron Man #8
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Invincible Iron Man #8
 
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1st appearance of Victoria Hand, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. who also worked for Norman Osborn's H.A.M.M.E.R.

Thor: God of Thunder #12
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Thor: God of Thunder #12
 
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1st appearance of Roz Solomon, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jane Foster reveals she has cancer

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1
 
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1st full appearance of Iron Thief, Grant Ward

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