

Cover art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Its most persistent enemy is Hydra, a criminal organization founded (after some retcon) by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. Fury series reappeared as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., most notably Timothy "Dum-Dum" Dugan, Fury's bowler hat-wearing aide-de-camp. Fury and his Howling Commandos) was reimagined as a slightly older character with an eyepatch (which he lacked in his wartime adventures) and appointed head of the organization. Colonel Fury (initially the lead character of Marvel Comics' World War II series Sgt. S.H.I.E.L.D.'s introduction in the Strange Tales featuring " Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." occurred during a trend for action series about secret international intelligence agencies with catchy acronyms, such as television's The Man from U.N.C.L.E., which Stan Lee stated in a 2014 interview, was the basis for him to create the organization. 2.1 Organizational structure and procedure.1.1.6 Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D.

1.1.4 Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The organization has heavily appeared in media adaptations as well as films and shows that take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Within the various films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as multiple animated and live-action television series, the backronym stands for Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. It was changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate. The acronym originally stood for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage and Law-Enforcement Division. 1965), it often deals with paranormal and superhuman threats to international security. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 (Aug. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Intelligence agency and special law enforcement The organization's logo, as shown on the issue of Secret War: From the Files of Nick Fury #1
