S.H.I.E.L.D.

Marvel

Created by: Jack Kirby Stan Lee
Teams: A.I.M.Asgardian Gods Atlanteans Avengers Fantastic Four H.A.M.M.E.R.Hand Hydra Illuminati Imperial Guard Invaders Kree Lethal Legion Maggia Masters of Evil Nazis New Avengers Omega Flight S.W.O.R.D.Secret Avengers Shi'ar Skrulls Squadron Supreme Thunderbolts United States Army X-Men
Appearances: 54 issues
Series: 10

S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 (Aug. 1965), it often deals with paranormal and superhuman threats. 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.