S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism government agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this agency first appeared in Strange Tales #135 (August 1965), and often deals with paranormal activity and superhuman threats to international security.
| S.H.I.E.L.D. | |
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The organization's logo, as shown on the issue of Secret War: From the Files of Nick Fury #1 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Strange Tales #135 (August 1965) |
| Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Intelligence agency Special law enforcement |
| Base(s) | The Helicarrier Triskelion |
| Roster | |
| See: List of S.H.I.E.L.D. members | |
The acronym originally stood for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage and Law-Enforcement Division. It was changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate. 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.
The organization has heavily appeared in media adaptations as well as films and shows that take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.