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S.H.I.E.L.D.
| S.H.I.E.L.D. | |
|---|---|
.png) 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 | |
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.[1] 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.
The acronym originally stood for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage and Law-Enforcement Division.[2] It was changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate. Within media 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.[3]
The organization has heavily appeared in media adaptations as well as films and shows that take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- ^ Norman, Dalton (July 21, 2022). "10 Best Teams That Captain America Has Joined In Marvel Comics". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Franich, Darren (September 24, 2013). "SHIELD: 10 Important Facts about Marvel's superspy organization". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Franich, Darren (24 September 2013). "SHIELD: 10 Important Facts about Marvel's superspy organization". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
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