Advanced Idea Mechanics

A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is a fictional criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, it first appeared in Strange Tales #146 (July 1966). A.I.M. is primarily depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to world domination through technological means.

A.I.M.
A.I.M. troopers from Tales of Suspense #94.
Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #146
(July 1966)
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Type of organizationTechnology
Terrorist
Leader(s)Monica Rappaccini
Andrew Forson
Baron Strucker
MODOK
Sunspot
Agent(s)Allesandro Brannex
Doomsday Man
Head Case

The organization started as a branch of HYDRA founded by Baron Strucker. Its most notable creations include the Cosmic Cube, Super-Adaptoid, and MODOK, who has been depicted as a prominent member of A.I.M. and sometimes the organization's leader.

Since its original introduction in comics, A.I.M. has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products including video games and television series. The organization made its live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3 (2013), in which it was headed by Aldrich Killian.

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