List of S.H.I.E.L.D. members
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S.H.I.E.L.D.
(Supreme Headquarters International, Espionage and Law-enforcement Division, currently known as Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate) is a Marvel Comics
fiction
al counterterrorism and intelligence agency
. It was created by Stan Lee
and Jack Kirby
in Strange Tales
#135 (August 1965), and appeared throughout the publisher's entire comic book
line. The agency and its traditional executive director, Nick Fury
, have also starred in their own series and miniseries sporadically since that time, most notably during a late-1960s run by writer-artist Jim Steranko
.
Two versions of S.H.I.E.L.D. are listed here: the traditional version in mainstream Marvel Universe
continuity, followed by the alternate reality
version published under the Ultimate Marvel
imprint. Amalgam Comics
, a joint venture between Marvel and DC Comics
, have their own version
of S.H.I.E.L.D. that combines characters from both publishers.
, all superhumans that fought on the Pro-registration side of the conflict are now agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
(Supreme Headquarters International, Espionage and Law-enforcement Division, currently known as Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate) is a Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
fiction
Fiction
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al counterterrorism and intelligence agency
Intelligence agency
An intelligence agency is a governmental agency that is devoted to information gathering for purposes of national security and defence. Means of information gathering may include espionage, communication interception, cryptanalysis, cooperation with other institutions, and evaluation of public...
. It was created by Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
in Strange Tales
Strange Tales
Strange Tales is the name of several comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics. It introduced the features "Doctor Strange" and "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and was a showcase for the science fiction/suspense stories of artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and for the...
#135 (August 1965), and appeared throughout the publisher's entire comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
line. The agency and its traditional executive director, Nick Fury
Nick Fury
Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
, have also starred in their own series and miniseries sporadically since that time, most notably during a late-1960s run by writer-artist Jim Steranko
Jim Steranko
James F. Steranko is an American graphic artist, comic book writer-artist-historian, magician, publisher and film production illustrator....
.
Two versions of S.H.I.E.L.D. are listed here: the traditional version in mainstream Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
continuity, followed by the alternate reality
Parallel universe (fiction)
A parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a "multiverse", although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality...
version published under the Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
imprint. Amalgam Comics
Amalgam Comics
Amalgam Comics was a publishing imprint shared by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters into new ones . These characters first appeared in a series of twelve comic books which were published in 1996, between issues 3 and 4 of the Marvel vs...
, a joint venture between Marvel and DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
, have their own version
S.H.I.E.L.D. (Amalgam Comics)
S.H.I.E.L.D. is the Amalgam Comics equivalent of S.H.I.E.L.D. from Marvel Comics. They first appeared in Bruce Wayne Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1, though in Amalgam continuity, they first appeared in the metafictional Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. strip....
of S.H.I.E.L.D. that combines characters from both publishers.
Executive directors
- Colonel Rick Stoner – First known executive director. Assassinated by the terrorist group HYDRAHYDRAHYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
. - ColonelColonelColonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
Nick FuryNick FuryColonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
Second known executive director. Level 10 Agent. Also only known "33rd-degree" S.H.I.E.L.D. officer. - Timothy "Dum Dum" DuganDum Dum DuganTimothy Aloysius Cadwallader "Dum Dum" Dugan is a fictional character in the . He is an officer of S.H.I.E.L.D. and is one of the most experienced members of Nick Fury's team, known for his marksmanship with rifles and for his impressive physique...
– Third known executive director. Former Corporal of Fury's World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
squad. - G. W. BridgeG. W. BridgeGeorge Washington "G. W." Bridge is a fictional character in the , created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld. He is a former mercenary and high-ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Currently, he is the leader of the Six Pack. He first appeared as an antagonist in X-Force #1.-Fictional character...
– Fourth known executive director. - Sharon Carter (Agent 13)Sharon CarterSharon Carter, alias Agent 13, is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. She is an ex-field agent of S.H.I.E.L.D...
– Fifth known executive director. Often detailed as liaison officer to Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
. - Maria HillMaria HillMaria Hill is a fictional character of the Marvel Universe. She was the former director of the planetary defense/intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D..-Introduction:...
– Sixth known executive director. Level 9 Agent. - Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark (Iron Man)Iron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
– Seventh known executive director. Takes up position after the Civil WarCivil War (comics)Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
. - Norman OsbornGreen GoblinThe Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
– Eighth known executive director. Takes up position after Secret InvasionSecret Invasion"Secret Invasion" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self-titled eight issue limited series and several tie-in books published by Marvel Comics from April through December 2008....
. He dismantles S.H.I.E.L.D. and renames it H.A.M.M.E.R.H.A.M.M.E.R.H.A.M.M.E.R. is a fictional espionage and law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe led by Norman Osborn. The organization is formed in Secret Invasion #8 to replace S.H.I.E.L.D.. The organization plays a large part in Marvel's "Dark Reign" and Siege events.What H.A.M.M.E.R. stands for,... - Captain Steve RogersCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
– Ninth known executive director. Assigned as "America's top cop" by President Barack ObamaBarack ObamaBarack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
following the Siege of Asgard, the arrest of Norman Osborn, the dismantling of H.A.M.M.E.R.H.A.M.M.E.R.H.A.M.M.E.R. is a fictional espionage and law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe led by Norman Osborn. The organization is formed in Secret Invasion #8 to replace S.H.I.E.L.D.. The organization plays a large part in Marvel's "Dark Reign" and Siege events.What H.A.M.M.E.R. stands for,...
, and the repeal of the Superhuman Registration Act. - Daisy JohnsonDaisy JohnsonDaisy Johnson is a fictional, superpowered secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. A member of the international espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D., she was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Gabriele Dell'Otto, and first appeared in Secret War #2...
- Tenth known excutive director.
Agents
- Agent 22
- Agent 74 – Sent to battle Vamp to demonstrate her abilities to Captain America.
- Agent M – Expert in the MicroverseMicroverseMicroverses are dimensions occurring within the fictional Marvel Universe.The Microverses are often visited by the Fantastic Four in various adventures. They were formerly defined as any universe only accessible through vibrational attunement...
. - John Allen Adams – Head of ESPExtra-sensory perceptionExtrasensory perception involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind. The term was coined by Frederic Myers, and adopted by Duke University psychologist J. B. Rhine to denote psychic abilities such as telepathy, clairaudience, and...
squad. - Dr. Ames – Medical surgeon stationed at Central.
- Anderson
- Earl Angstrum – Senior agent. His son was killed by the mutation of former DeathlokDeathlokDeathlok is a fictional cyborg published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 , and was created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench...
John Kelly (Biohazard). - Artie – Member of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Superhuman Cleanup Department of Sanitation (SCUDS).
- Ashton – He is in charge of securing the alien spaceship of Golden Blade and Sapper.
- Ken Avery – Thirty-year veteran. A senior officer aboard the HelicarrierHelicarrierThe Helicarrier is a fictional flying aircraft carrier specifically designed to be capable of independent powered flight in addition to the conventional functions of aircraft carriers...
. - Bainbridge
- Balaban – Serving on the Helicarrier with G. W. BridgeG. W. BridgeGeorge Washington "G. W." Bridge is a fictional character in the , created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld. He is a former mercenary and high-ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Currently, he is the leader of the Six Pack. He first appeared as an antagonist in X-Force #1.-Fictional character...
. - Baker – Stationed aboard the Helicarrier.
- Ted Bailey – Stationed at front company D-Fleks Industries. Briefly carried consciousness of Jack Truman.
- Bradley Beemer – Part of the Howling Commandos monster force. He is also the Area 13 technical chief.
- Bellini – Ranking officer at the Venice, Italy, station.
- Berdino
- Berger – Formerly stationed in a training camp in Saudi Arabia. She accompanied Nick Fury to investigate a base in the Middle East.
- Bill – Partner of Joe. He picked up Agent L's microfilm from unnamed agents, but blew up his own car to stop HYDRA agents. Yet to be confirmed whether he survived or not.
- Blake
- Sally Blevins (Skids)Skids (comics)Skids is a Marvel Comics mutant. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Jackson Guice, she first appeared in X-Factor vol. 1 #7 .-Morlocks:...
– A mutantMutant (Marvel Comics)In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
who is an undercover agent infiltrating two factions of MorlocksMorlocks (comics)The Morlocks are a group of several fictional comic book mutants associated with the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Paul Smith, they were named after the subterranean race of the same name in H. G. Wells' novel The Time Machine. They first appeared...
. Recruited after M-DayDecimation (comics)Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
. - Boothroyd – Administrator in charge of personal effects department. Probable transfer from MI-6. Could also be a reference to Major Boothroyd, the equipment officer, "Q", in the James BondJames BondJames Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
movie series. - Abigail BrandAbigail BrandSpecial Agent Abigail Brand is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics' universe. Her first appearance was a cameo in Astonishing X-Men #3 , and she was introduced fully in Astonishing X-Men #6 . She was created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.-Origin:Abigail Brand is the commanding officer of...
– Head of S.W.O.R.D.S.W.O.R.D. (comics)S.W.O.R.D. is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency in the . Its purpose is to deal with extraterrestrial threats to world security.-Publication history:...
(Sentient World Observation and Response Department), a subdivision of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Bubba – Member of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Alpha Team.
- Barth Bukowski – Regional Director in Los Angeles.
- Carla Smith – Nick Fury's appointment secretary.
- Mitch Carson – Security agent under Dum Dum DuganDum Dum DuganTimothy Aloysius Cadwallader "Dum Dum" Dugan is a fictional character in the . He is an officer of S.H.I.E.L.D. and is one of the most experienced members of Nick Fury's team, known for his marksmanship with rifles and for his impressive physique...
. - Colburn – Agent who noted traffic on the Project Contingency files at HQ.
- William Collins – Division commander who led the battle to raze the slave-camp island of Red SkullRed SkullThe Red Skull is a name shared by several fictional characters, all supervillains from the Marvel Comics universe. All incarnations of the character are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general....
and Hate-MongerHate-MongerThe Hate-Monger is the name of different characters from Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The original character first appeared in Fantastic Four vol...
. - CrimsonCrimson (Marvel Comics)Crimson is a fictional superhero and agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. featured in the publications of Marvel Comics. He first appeared in She-Hulk vol. 2 #16...
– Head of Magic-Ops division. - Cross – Friend of Contessa Valentina.
- Contessa Valentina Allegra de FontaineValentina Allegra de FontaineLa Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine is a fictional, comic book espionage agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, she first appeared in the "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." feature in Strange Tales #159 .-Publication history:The Contessa appeared...
– Former Special Director at Public Relations. Senior liaison officer to MI5MI5The Security Service, commonly known as MI5 , is the United Kingdom's internal counter-intelligence and security agency and is part of its core intelligence machinery alongside the Secret Intelligence Service focused on foreign threats, Government Communications Headquarters and the Defence...
. Level 9 agent. Revealed to have been replaced by a SkrullSkrullThe Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
. - Jessica DrewSpider-Woman (Jessica Drew)Spider-Woman is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #32 , and 50 issues of an ongoing series titled Spider-Woman followed...
– The original Spider-WomanSpider-WomanSpider-Woman is the codename of several fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Marvel Comics' then-publisher Stan Lee, said in 1978, shortly after Spider-Woman's debut in Marvel Spotlight #32 Spider-Woman is the codename of several fictional characters...
. Level 7 agent. - Stanley Dreyfuss – ElektraElektra (comics)Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
's contact on Operation: Lock Kiss. Later learns he is a Life Model DecoyLife Model DecoyA Life Model Decoy is fictional android appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is designed to function as an exact body double for VIPs...
. - Joanie "Nails" Eaton – Member of the Elite Agents.
- John Facchino – Human resourcesHuman resourcesHuman resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
department. - Rigby Fallon – Boy genius in the Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
division. Wrote most of the programs for latter-day Helicarrier. - E.B. Farrell – Weapons expert for the Elite Agents. Calls himself "The Kid".
- Fisher – Helicarrier technician.
- Gerrard – Field agent for the Foreign Affairs office.
- Giulietta – Technician at the Venice, Italy, station.
- Herrick Goldman – Among group of renegade agents attempting to take over Helicarrier for impromptu war crimes trial of KGBKGBThe KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
agent. - Hazeltine – Intelligence agent at Central.
- Hugh Howard – Pilot and mechanic aboard Behemoth IV Helicarrier, charged with capturing GodzillaGodzilla (comics)Godzilla has appeared in a range of comic books that have been published in Japan and the United States.-Japanese Godzilla comics:In his native Japan, Godzilla has been featured in various comic books since his inception in 1954. These comics for the most part were black and white publications...
. The name is a reference to aviator, engineer, and multi-billionaire Howard HughesHoward HughesHoward Robard Hughes, Jr. was an American business magnate, investor, aviator, engineer, film producer, director, and philanthropist. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world...
. - Jerry Hunt – Agent assigned to Scotland YardScotland YardScotland Yard is a metonym for the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service of London, UK. It derives from the location of the original Metropolitan Police headquarters at 4 Whitehall Place, which had a rear entrance on a street called Great Scotland Yard. The Scotland Yard entrance became...
. Former lover of Jessica Drew. - Horatio Huxley – Ranking executive of Level 13. He was previously involved in Alpha FlightAlpha FlightAlpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
. - Jackson – Pilot in Unit 6 of the Air Cavalry.
- Karl Janáček – Rank L-3.
- Valerie Jessup Toomes – Daughter of supervillain the VultureVulture (comics)The Vulture is the name of six comic book supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The best known Vulture in the Marvel Universe is Adrian Toomes, an elderly enemy of Spider-Man created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 .-Golden Age Vulture:In Young Men #26, a scientist...
. - Johnson – Attempted to free agents from City of the Space Gods.
- Daisy JohnsonDaisy JohnsonDaisy Johnson is a fictional, superpowered secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. A member of the international espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D., she was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Gabriele Dell'Otto, and first appeared in Secret War #2...
– Seismic-powered "super-agent". She is the sole known agent with "Level 10" security clearance. - Jones (Jonesy) – Youthful field agent involved in operations against PantheonPantheon (Marvel Comics)The Pantheon is a fictional organization appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David, the Pantheon first appeared in The Incredible Hulk The Pantheon is a fictional organization appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer...
and PunisherPunisherThe Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
. - Gabriel "Gabe" JonesGabe JonesGabriel "Gabe" Jones is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, he made his first appearance in the World War II war comics series Sgt...
– Former private first classPrivate First ClassPrivate First Class is a military rank held by junior enlisted persons.- Singapore :The rank of Private First Class in the Singapore Armed Forces lies between the ranks of Private and Lance-Corporal . It is usually held by conscript soldiers midway through their national service term...
in Fury's World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
squad. - Kallebach – Field agent during investigation of assassinations at J-2 conference.
- Kelso – Pilot in Unit 6 of the Air Cavalry.
- Derek Khanata – Ex-Hatut Zeraze operative from WakandaWakanda (comics)Wakanda is a fictional nation in the Marvel Universe. It is the most prominent of several fictional African nations in the Marvel Universe. Wakanda is located in Northeastern Africa, although its exact location has varied throughout the nation's publication history: some sources place Wakanda in...
. He was Carmilla Black's carrier and the senior investigator on "Agents of AtlasAgents of AtlasAgents of Atlas is a fictional superhero team in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is composed of characters originally appearing in unrelated stories published in the 1950s by Marvel's predecessor company, Atlas Comics....
" cases. After S.H.I.E.L.D. is dismantled, he later joins the group. - Helen Kim – Agent investigating Brothers Grace crime family.
- Veronica King
- Judith Klemmer (Agent 324) – Agent charged with tracking down Baron Ludwig von Schtupf.
- Cameron Klein – Grade T-7 technician. Became field agent and helped capture supervillain Cache.
- Knockabout – Part of the "Super Agents" program in Australia. Knockabout is a double agentDouble agentA double agent, commonly abbreviated referral of double secret agent, is a counterintelligence term used to designate an employee of a secret service or organization, whose primary aim is to spy on the target organization, but who in fact is a member of that same target organization oneself. They...
of HYDRAHYDRAHYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
. - Eric KoenigEric KoenigEric Koenig is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe.- Publication history :Eric Koenig's first appearance was in Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos vol. 1 #27 , and he was created by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers....
– German defector. He was a replacement member of the World War II Howling CommandosHowling CommandosThe Howling Commandos is the name of several fictional groups led by Nick Fury in the Marvel Comics Universe.-World War II:The first group of Howling Commandos was an elite special unit formed in World War II...
. - Ali Kokmen – Interfered with Khanata in Scorpion affair.
- Bruno Kreah – Low-level engineer. He worked on the surveillanceSurveillanceSurveillance is the monitoring of the behavior, activities, or other changing information, usually of people. It is sometimes done in a surreptitious manner...
equipment used to infiltrate Datalink Systems. - Sayuri Kyota (M-80) – Demolitions expert of the Elite Agents.
- Sidney "Gaffer" Levine – Primary ordnance inventor and gadgeteer.
- Alphonso "Mac" MacKenzieAl MacKenzieAl MacKenzie is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Al MacKenzie first appeared in Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 , and was created by Bob Harras and Paul Neary....
– Senior liaison officer to CIACentral Intelligence AgencyThe Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
. - Dr. MacLain – High-ranking scientist who is a seminal adamantium researcher.
- Kirby Martell – S.H.I.E.L.D. scientist. He operated a captured neo-Nazi time machine.
- Chastity McBryde – Squad leader. Fought against ElektraElektra (comics)Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
and other rogues that S.H.I.E.L.D. suspected to be Elektra's accomplices. - Tony MastersTaskmasterTaskmaster is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character is primarily a supervillain but is often portrayed as an antihero. The Taskmaster first appeared in Avengers vol.1 #195 and was created by David Michelinie and George Pérez...
– An agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. who would go on to become the Taskmaster. Because of his abilities, Masters has forgotten his S.H.I.E.L.D. past and unknowingly works as an undercover agent. - Chris McCarthy – Low-level agent. He was the first to wear Henry PymHenry PymDr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
's 2006 Ant-Man suit. - Mercedes Merced – Undercover agent and Taskmaster's handler.
- Alisanda "Ali" Morales – Undercover in Cuba. She helped Captain America and FalconFalcon (comics)The Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
track down "Anti-Cap". Stayed with S.H.I.E.L.D. when it became H.A.M.M.E.R. - Murray – Agent working in reactor core of Central.
- N'Gami – Technological advisor and a Wakandan government liaison officer.
- Noriko Nagayoshi – Tech Directorate under Agent Khantana during operation to outfit Camilla Black as Scorpion.
- Niles Nordstrom – Rank L-8.
- Brady O'Brien – Nearly had affair with Mary Jane Parker when she was separated from Peter. He later attempted to force her to give up Spider-Man or face arrest.
- Eric O'Grady (Ant-Man)Ant-Man (Eric O'Grady)Ant-Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . He is the third character to use the name Ant-Man. He first appears in The Irredeemable Ant-Man #1 and was created by Robert Kirkman and Phil Hester....
– Third known Ant-ManAnt-ManAnt-Man is the name of several fictional characters appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Ant-Man was originally the superhero persona of Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size...
. - Jake Oh – Field operative stationed at Weapon PlusWeapon PlusWeapon Plus is a fictional clandestine program that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. It was created by Grant Morrison during his run in New X-Men. The program's purpose is the creation of supersoldiers intended to fight the wars of the future, especially a Mutant-Human war...
Headquarters. - Kara Lynn Palamas (Agent 33) – Researcher; recruited HerculesHercules (Marvel Comics)Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
for operation against AresAres (Marvel Comics)Ares is a fictional character, a deity in the Marvel Comics Universe based on the Greek god of the same name. He first appears in Thor #129 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
and Warhawks. - Jeffery Parks – Infiltrated City of the Space Gods. He was reduced to basic matter.
- Paulo – Technician at Venice station.
- Alexander Goodwin PierceAlexander Goodwin PierceAlexander Goodwin Pierce is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Universe from Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:Alexander Goodwin Pierce was born in Long Island, New York. He majored at S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy in civilian surveillance, and served in the Accounting Department...
– Sometime personal aide/bodyguard to Fury. - Mr. Postal – Mission coordinator for cyborg agents.
- Clay QuartermainClay QuartermainClay Quartermain is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, he first appeared in Strange Tales #163 Clay Quartermain is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, he...
– Former liaison officer of "HulkbustersHulkbustersHulkbusters is the name of three fictional organizations that have appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. All three groups exist within Marvel's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe, and are so-named for their attempts to battle the monstrous Hulk.-The U.S...
" HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
-hunting operations of U.S. Armed ForcesUnited States armed forcesThe United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
. Supervisor for Nick Fury's Howling CommandosNick Fury's Howling CommandosNick Fury's Howling Commandos was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Running six issues before its cancellation and cover-dated December 2005 to May 2006, the series featured a fictional team set in the Marvel Universe, consisting of supernatural characters employed as a unit...
. Level 8 agent. Stated in transcripts of Nick Fury's "Secret Files" in Secret WarSecret War (comics)Secret War is a five-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. The series is written by Brian Michael Bendis and painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto...
. - Cliff Randall – Pilot. He later learned he was an extraterrestrial.
- Red (Agent 1-16)
- Steve Rogers (Captain America)Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
– Has regularly undertaken missions for S.H.I.E.L.D. - Jack Rollins – Infiltrated Roxxon for the uncovered Delta program, the catalyst for Deltite Affair.
- Natasha Romanova (Black Widow) – Second known Black WidowBlack Widow (Marvel Comics)Black Widow is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe...
. Level 10 agent. - Colonel Michael "Mickey" Rossi – Former lover of Carol DanversMs. MarvelMs. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
. - Gail Runciter – Trained alongside Wendell VaughnQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the . He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions...
. She was temporarily replaced by a Deltite. - Sam – Stationed at Central's barbershop entrance.
- Ayna Sareva – Assisted Khanata in Scorpion affair.
- Constance Seagrum – Pilot of Unit 6's Air Cavalry.
- Tia Senyaka – Investigated the death of Agent Harlan, who had died in car accident.
- Simon – Communication officer on the Helicarrier.
- Captain Simon
- Gerald "Silcon" Simms – A member of the Elite Agents, with liquid-metal cybernetic arms.
- Jakuna Singh – Brother of Sarapha. Killed by Damiru
- Jasper SitwellJasper SitwellJasper Sitwell is a fictional, comic book espionage agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Strange Tales #144 .-Publication history:...
– Interrogator. Former interim executive director and former liaison to Tony StarkIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
and Iron ManIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
. Nick Fury's "Secret Files" in Secret WarSecret War (comics)Secret War is a five-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. The series is written by Brian Michael Bendis and painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto...
lists Sitwell as a Level 5 interrogator and a Level 5 agent in most transcripts. For two, he is listed as Level 8. - Dwight Stanford – Rank L-3.
- Angel Tarnaki – Air Cavalry. She brought in X-Force to reveal history of Dr. Constantin Racal and Niles Roman.
- Kimberly Taylor – One of the last agents trained by Nick Fury. Assigned by G. W. BridgeG. W. BridgeGeorge Washington "G. W." Bridge is a fictional character in the , created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld. He is a former mercenary and high-ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Currently, he is the leader of the Six Pack. He first appeared as an antagonist in X-Force #1.-Fictional character...
to protect the Rev. William Connover. - Teresa – Fury's personal secretary.
- Jack Truman (Agent 18/Deathlok)DeathlokDeathlok is a fictional cyborg published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 , and was created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench...
– Third known DeathlokDeathlokDeathlok is a fictional cyborg published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 , and was created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench...
cyborgCyborgA cyborg is a being with both biological and artificial parts. The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space. D. S...
. - Colonel Nate Thurman – Chief administration officer for Helicarrier repairs. Among group of renegade agents attempting to take over Helicarrier for impromptu war crimes trial of KGBKGBThe KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
agent. - Samantha Twotrees – Turncoat working with rogue agent Inali Redpath.
- Steven Tyler – Infiltrated City of the Space Gods. He was reduced to basic matter.
- Wendell Vaughn (Quasar)Quasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the . He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions...
– Became the superhero Quasar during a security assignment. - Kali Vries – Former lover of John WalkerU.S. AgentU.S. Agent is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually those starring Captain America and the Avengers. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in Captain America vol...
. She infiltrated S.T.A.R.S. (Superhuman Tactical Activities Response Squad). - Seth Waters – Administrator for Washington, D.C.'s bureau.
- Warden – Lead ESP telepath stationed at telepathic amplifier.
- Commander Jonas Williams – Led taskforce to apprehend AWOL agent, Sharon Carter.
- Sam Wilson (Falcon)Falcon (comics)The Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
– Superhero and AvengersAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
member the FalconFalcon (comics)The Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
. - Jimmy Woo (Yellow Claw)Jimmy WooJimmy Woo is a fictional, Chinese-American secret agent in the Marvel Comics comic-book universe. Created by EC Comics great Al Feldstein and artist Joe Maneely, the character first appeared in Yellow Claw #1 Jimmy Woo is a fictional, Chinese-American secret agent in the Marvel Comics comic-book...
– Former FBI agent who fought Yellow ClawYellow ClawThe Yellow Claw is a fictional comic book supervillain in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Al Feldstein and artist Joe Maneely, the character first appeared in Yellow Claw #1 , published by Atlas Comics, the 1950s predecessor of Marvel.-Publication history:While the...
and later hunted GodzillaGodzilla (comics)Godzilla has appeared in a range of comic books that have been published in Japan and the United States.-Japanese Godzilla comics:In his native Japan, Godzilla has been featured in various comic books since his inception in 1954. These comics for the most part were black and white publications...
. Level 3 interrogator and Level 5 agent (two transcripts of Nick Fury's "Secret Files" in Secret WarSecret War (comics)Secret War is a five-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. The series is written by Brian Michael Bendis and painted by Gabriele Dell'Otto...
list Jimmy Woo as a Level 8 agent). - Larry Young – S.H.I.E.L.D. Air Cavalry officer. Later, fourth known DeathlokDeathlokDeathlok is a fictional cyborg published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 , and was created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench...
cyborgCyborgA cyborg is a being with both biological and artificial parts. The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space. D. S...
.
Post-Civil War
After the Civil WarCivil War (comics)
Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
, all superhumans that fought on the Pro-registration side of the conflict are now agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Former agents
- Val Adair – Rank L-5; expelled.
- Agent 9 – Rogue agent who took over the Helicarrier for the Red SkullRed SkullThe Red Skull is a name shared by several fictional characters, all supervillains from the Marvel Comics universe. All incarnations of the character are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general....
. Agent 9 was later killed. - Paul Allen – Rank L-6 agent. He was expelled from S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Harry Angstrum – Records-division agent. He was devoured by Biohazard.
- Dr. Belgrade – Chief scientist in charge of Nemesis project. He was killed by his own creations.
- Black Widow (Yelena Belova)Black Widow (Yelena Belova)Black Widow is a fictional character, a spy in the . She first appears in Inhumans #5 and was created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee.-Publication history:...
– Third known Black Widow. - Cameron Bissett – Ensign who was killed by SabretoothSabretooth (comics)Sabretooth is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne. The character first appeared in Iron Fist #14...
. He was later impersonated by MystiqueMystique (comics)Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
. - John Bronson – Killed and identity taken by Wolfgang von StruckerBaron StruckerBaron Wolfgang von Strucker is a fictional character created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5...
. - Laura Brown – Daughter of Imperial HydraImperial HydraImperial Hydra is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Imperial Hydra appeared in Strange Tales #135 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
(Arnold Brown) and one-time lover of Nick FuryNick FuryColonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
. - Peggy Carter – Rank L-6; deceased.
- Stanley Carter (Sin-Eater)Sin-Eater (comics)Sin-Eater is a name given to several fictional characters appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually those featuring Spider-Man and Ghost Rider.- Stanley Carter :...
– Became the Sin-Eater and killed Jean DeWolffJean DeWolffJean DeWolff is a fictional police detective who functions as a supporting character in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring Spider-Man...
. - Colonel Kuro Chin (Agent 60) – Colonel in the Yashonka military. Shot dead helping Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
escape from that Communist country. - Clayton Claymore – Cyborg. Died on mission to El Corazon de la Muerte.
- Edward Cobert (Gargantua)Gargantua (comics)Gargantua is a fictional character and exists in the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in Defenders #126.-Fictional character biography:...
– Became the Leviathan when his project went wrong. - Jeff Cochren – Rank L-5; deceased.
- Condor – On black-ops team the Contingency. Turned rogue and was captured.
- Corbin – Surveillance. He was later assigned inventory duty at Virginia storage center. Killed by an undercover A.I.M. agent.
- Edwin Darwin – Cyborg. Died on a mission to El Corazon de la Muerte
- Alex DePaul – Led investigation of Deviant warlord TantalusTantalusTantalus was the ruler of an ancient western Anatolian city called either after his name, as "Tantalís", "the city of Tantalus", or as "Sipylus", in reference to Mount Sipylus, at the foot of which his city was located and whose ruins were reported to be still visible in the beginning of the...
. Friend of BisonBison (comics)Bison is fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Billy Kitson was a champion basketball player who won a college scholarship and planned to become a professional basketball player, until another player accidentally tripped Billy which resulted in Billy...
. Killed by agent Kara Palamas. - Karl Delandan – Regional Director in Manhattan. He was dismissed from S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Phil Dexter – Retired.
- Roger Dooley – Level 4 officer who usurped Dum Dum Dugan's rank and used the Helicarrier to capture She-HulkShe-HulkShe-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
. He was killed. - David Ferrari (Answer)Answer (comics)The Answer is the name of two fictional comic book characters, owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in that company's Marvel Universe. Aaron Nicholson first appeared in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #92. After his "death", S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, David Ferrari took the name of Answer in...
– Toxic-weapons division at the Furnace. He was thought dead, but was later revealed alive and known as Answer. - Marvin Flumm (Mentallo)MentalloMentallo is a fictional comic book supervillain, a mutant who appears in books published by Marvel Comics.After having been fired for cause after attempting a covert takeover of S.H.I.E.L.D., he has since operated as both a freelance criminal and subversive and a high-ranking agent of...
– Psi-division. After being discharged, he became MentalloMentalloMentallo is a fictional comic book supervillain, a mutant who appears in books published by Marvel Comics.After having been fired for cause after attempting a covert takeover of S.H.I.E.L.D., he has since operated as both a freelance criminal and subversive and a high-ranking agent of...
. - John Garrett – Cybernetically enhanced agent, known for his lack of discipline. Later becomes the President of the United States of America by the unwanted help of ElektraElektra (comics)Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
, who put his mind into the body of the (fictional) President Ken Wind, in order to save the world. - Lt. Tom Gittes – Auxiliary CO and security chief on the Helicarrier. He was among the group of renegade agents attempting to take over Helicarrier for impromptu war crimes trial of KGBKGBThe KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
agent. He was killed by agent Thurman. - Dr. Erik Gorbo – Scientist. He changes form into that of a gorilla to commit crimes.
- Hardcase and the HarriersHarriers (comics)The Harriers are a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.The Harriers are a group of mercenary soldiers who operate in Madripoor and have clashed with Wolverine.-Fictional team biography:...
– Mercenaries who are former agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Margaret Huff – Nick Fury's personal secretary. She reassigned to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Los Angeles branch where she died investigating a cult.
- Brent JacksonBrent JacksonBrent Jackson is a fictional Marvel Comics character. He first appeared in Wolverine #163 and was created by Frank Tieri and Sean Chen.-Fictional character biography:...
– Betrayed S.H.I.E.L.D. and was a mole for Weapon XWeapon XWeapon X is a fictional clandestine government genetic research facility project in the Marvel Universe conducted by the Canadian Government's Department K, which turns willing and unwilling beings into living weapons. The project often captures mutants and experiments on them to enhance their...
. - Major Shera Joseph – Los Angeles branch member who headed the task force in Imaya. Joined Worldwatch and died of time-travel fatigue.
- Killdeer – On black-ops team the Contingency. Turned rogue and was captured.
- Kite – On black-ops team the Contingency. Turned rogue and was captured.
- Kevin Kraller – Rank L-6; deceased.
- Jeremy Latcham – Double agent for the PurifiersPurifiersThe Purifiers, also known as the Stryker Crusade, are a fictional paramilitary/terrorist organization in the Marvel Comics universe and enemies of the X-Men...
. He was self-terminated. - Niles Lawrence – Rank L-6; deceased.
- Shannon Lawrence – Undercover agent exposed to mutating virus giving her ability to shoot knives from her fingers. She was killed.
- Elizabeth Lockhart – High-ranking budget officer. Leaked information to the PunisherPunisherThe Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
; liquidated by the ContessaValentina Allegra de FontaineLa Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine is a fictional, comic book espionage agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, she first appeared in the "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." feature in Strange Tales #159 .-Publication history:The Contessa appeared...
. - James "Jamie" Madrox (Multiple Man)Jamie MadroxJames Arthur "Jamie" Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men...
– One of several duplicates of Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man). He was re-absorbed by the original Madrox. - Adam Manna – Rank L-6; expelled.
- Barbara Morse (Mockingbird)Mockingbird (Marvel Comics)Mockingbird is a fictional character, a superhero in the who first appears in the Ka-Zar story in Astonishing Tales #6 written by Gerry Conway and pencilled by Barry Smith...
– Rank L-6 agent. She resigned from S.H.I.E.L.D. She was later killed by MephistoMephisto (comics)Mephisto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Silver Surfer #3 and was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema, loosely modeled on Mephistopheles - a character from the Faust legend.Debuting in the Silver Age of comic books,...
. Barbara was revealed to be alive and replaced by a Skrull. - Danielle MoonstarDanielle MoonstarDanielle "Dani" Moonstar, originally codenamed Psyche and later Mirage, is a fictional Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men....
– Undercover agent within the Mutant Liberation FrontMutant Liberation FrontThe Mutant Liberation Front, or MLF, is a Marvel Comics supervillain group, primarily enemies of X-Force. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, the original MLF first fully appeared in The New Mutants #87 ....
. She resigned following Operation: Zero ToleranceOperation: Zero Tolerance"Operation: Zero Tolerance" was a crossover storyline that ran through Marvel Comics' X-Men related titles during 1997. The story followed from the "Onslaught Saga" and focused on individuals, including Bastion and Henry Peter Gyrich, within the United States government and their attempts to use...
. - David Nanjiwarra – Aboriginal agent of A.S.I.O.Australian Security Intelligence OrganisationThe Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is Australia's national security service, which is responsible for the protection of the country and its citizens from espionage, sabotage, acts of foreign interference, politically-motivated violence, attacks on the Australian defence system, and...
. He was used as a mole and subsequently killed by ScorpioScorpio (comics)Scorpio is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. Most of the men to use the Scorpio identity have been supervillains who have been affiliated with the Zodiac criminal cartel, and in this context were enemies of the Avengers and other superheroes.-Publication...
. - "Network" Nina – Cyber-enhanced ESP agent that fought Algernon Crowe. She was killed in telepathic battle with Psi-Borg.
- Kate NevilleKate NevilleKate Neville is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Kate Neville first appeared in Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 , and was created by Bob Harras and Paul Neary....
– Chief of Ordnance and former lover of Nick Fury. She was killed by Baron StruckerBaron StruckerBaron Wolfgang von Strucker is a fictional character created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5...
. - Arthur Perry – Unscrupulous killer who made it into a S.H.I.E.L.D.- program for cybernetically enhanced "super agents". Was later killed by ElektraElektra (comics)Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
. - Kitty PrydeKitty PrydeKatherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
– Member of the X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
known as Shadowcat. She was recruited as an intern and then a member of ExcaliburExcalibur (comics)Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an off-shoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. Conceived by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer Alan Davis, the original Excalibur first appeared in Excalibur Special Edition , also known as Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn.The...
. - Dave Purcell – Killed with girlfriend and identity taken by HYDRA at academy graduation ceremony.
- Pyle – Surveillance-team leader. He was later assigned inventory duty at Virginia storage center where he was killed.
- Rapture – Leader of the black-ops team the Contingency. Rapture's a low-level telepath.
- Inali Redpath – CherokeeCherokeeThe Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the Southeastern United States . Linguistically, they are part of the Iroquoian language family...
shaman with ability to control weather. He turned rogue and used S.H.I.E.L.D. to attack U.S. to reclaim land for the Native AmericansNative Americans in the United StatesNative Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
. - Richard Rennselaer – Field agent (L-6); resigned.
- Frank Rhodes – Quit S.H.I.E.L.D. and eventually became an ally of CableCable (comics)Cable is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as an infant in Uncanny X-Men #201...
. Killed by D'Von Kray, a New Canaanite warrior. - Buck Richlen – Rank L-5; expelled.
- Nathaniel Richards
- Rico Santana – Rank L-3; expelled.
- Heather Sante – Charged by Iron Man to keep an eye on Mar-Vell.
- Simon – Double agent for TantalusTantalusTantalus was the ruler of an ancient western Anatolian city called either after his name, as "Tantalís", "the city of Tantalus", or as "Sipylus", in reference to Mount Sipylus, at the foot of which his city was located and whose ruins were reported to be still visible in the beginning of the...
. He was killed by Pandara. - Shrike – Member of the black-ops team the Contingency. He turned rogue and was captured.
- John "Skul" Skulinowski – Team leader of the Elite Agents.
- Eugene Spandell – Cyborg. He died on mission to El Corazon de la Muerte.
- Howard StarkHoward StarkHoward Stark is a fictional person in the . He is the father of Tony Stark and the founder of Stark Industries. His name came from Howard Hughes, whom he was named after. -Biography:...
- SULTANSultan (comics)SULTAN is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:SULTAN is a former S.H.I.E.L.D. weapons designer and computer and code expert. When Nick Fury rejected some of his plans, he quit and set out on his own. Through his own experiments, he became a cyborg and set...
– Former weapons designer and computer and code expert. - Mitchell TannerWarhawk (Marvel Comics)Warhawk is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Warhawk was a master assassin used by the C.I.A. in Vietnam who later went insane and battled Iron Fist. Later, Warhawk regained his sanity and became a costumed criminal for hire...
– As Warhawk, he was conscripted to serve as a temporary agent in exchange for reducing his sentence. - Neal Tapper – Formerly involved with Sharon Carter. He was killed in an explosion.
- Kate WaynesboroKate WaynesboroDr. Katherine "Kate" Waynesboro is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as a supporting character to the Hulk. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema, she first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #287 Dr. Katherine "Kate" Waynesboro is...
– Monitored Bruce Banner following Banner's presidential pardon. - William Wesley – Test pilot who volunteered to test the quantum bands, which overloaded and killed him.
Super-agents
- Blue StreakBlue Streak (comics)-Don Thomas:Blue Streak is a fictional character from the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Blue Streak first appeared in Captain America #217-218 , created by Roy Thomas, Don Glut, and John Buscema....
– Member of the first Super Agents program. He was a double agent for the Corporation. Assassinated by Scourge of the UnderworldScourge of the UnderworldThe Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional characters that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics universe....
. - Wendell Vaughn (Marvel Boy)Quasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the . He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions...
– Member of the first Super Agents program. He later became known as "Quasar". Legally dead, he is now an energy construct made of living, solidified light. - Texas TwisterTexas TwisterTexas Twister is a fictional comic book superhero that appears in publications from Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:Drew Daniels was born in Amarillo, Texas. He is working as a cattle hand at a ranch when a tornado and radiation from a nearby nuclear reactor affect him at the same time...
– Member of the first Super Agents program. Quit S.H.I.E.L.D. to form his own team, the RangersRangers (comics)The Rangers are a superhero team published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #265 and was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.-Fictional history:...
. - VampVamp (comics)Vamp is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Using her absorbo-belt, the Vamp joined the S.H.I.E.L.D. Super-Agent program along with Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and Marvel Man. The Vamp had an additional alter-ego: the Animus, a huge-headed pink-skinned...
– Member of the first Super Agents program. Professional criminal who is a double agent for the Corporation. Became "Animus". Killed by Scourge. - Ivory – Wakandan native in the second Super Agents program. She was killed by HYDRA double agents.
- Knock-About – HYDRA double agent. Imprisoned by Nick Fury.
- Psi-Borg – Cybernetically enhanced LatveriaLatveriaLatveria is a nation in the . It is an isolated European country ruled by the supervillain Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders the Symkaria to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt.-Publication history:Latveria first...
n. She is a charter member of the second Super Agents program. Revealed as a HYDRA double agent and was killed in telepathicTelepathyTelepathy , is the induction of mental states from one mind to another. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference...
battle with "Network" Nina. - Violence – She was revealed as a HYDRA double agent in the Super Agents program. Killed by Nick Fury.
Pre-modern agents
As revealed in the 2010 series S.H.I.E.L.D.:- ImhotepImhotepImhotep , fl. 27th century BC was an Egyptian polymath, who served under the Third Dynasty king Djoser as chancellor to the pharaoh and high priest of the sun god Ra at Heliopolis...
(ancient founder) - Zhang HengZhang HengZhang Heng was a Chinese astronomer, mathematician, inventor, geographer, cartographer, artist, poet, statesman, and literary scholar from Nanyang, Henan. He lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He was educated in the capital cities of Luoyang and Chang'an, and began his career as a...
- Leonardo Da VinciLeonardo da VinciLeonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist and writer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance...
- Galileo GalileiGalileo GalileiGalileo Galilei , was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism...
- Isaac NewtonIsaac NewtonSir Isaac Newton PRS was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian, who has been "considered by many to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived."...
Executive directors
- General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" RossThunderbolt RossGeneral Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an adversary of the Hulk, sometimes as a supervillain. Ross is a United States military officer, the father of Betty Ross, ex-father in-law of Glenn Talbot and the father in-law...
– Executive director until his attempted murder by John Wraith. Later became government liaison to the Baxter BuildingBaxter BuildingThe Baxter Building is a fictitious 35-story office building in Manhattan whose five upper floors house the Fantastic Four's headquarters in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
, and then the Fantastic FourUltimate Fantastic FourUltimate Fantastic Four is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Fantastic Four comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
. - General Nick FuryUltimate Nick FuryGeneral Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional character published by Marvel Comics. A reinterpretation of the character Nick Fury, one of the most notable differences between the two is that the mainstream Nick Fury is an Italian American colonel with graying brown hair, while this Nick Fury...
– Executive director after Thunderbolt Ross' attempted murder. Was taken into custody by the Squadron SupremeSquadron SupremeThe Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
of Earth-31916Squadron Supreme (Supreme Power)The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in publications under the mature-audience MAX imprint by Marvel Comics. The team first appears in Supreme Power #1 and was created by writer J...
for his role in the events of Ultimate PowerUltimate PowerUltimate Power is a nine-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics.The series is a crossover that ties the Supreme Power universe into the Ultimate Marvel universe and is written by Brian Michael Bendis, J...
, effectively removing him from the position. - Carol DanversMs. MarvelMs. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
– Executive director after Nick Fury's involvement in the events of Ultimate Power and subsequent capture. She is a liaison/girlfriend to the alien Captain Mahr VehlMahr VehlGeheneris Hala´son Mahr Vehl or Mahr Vehl, is a fictional character, an alien superhero in the Ultimate Marvel universe.The character is the Ultimate version of Mar-Vell and was created by writer Warren Ellis and penciller Steve McNiven and first appears in Ultimate Secret #1 .-Fictional character...
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Agents
- Corporal Thaddeus Aloysius Cadwallander "Dum Dum" Dugan – Commander of Mutant Ops Division.
- Agent Sharon Carter – Dealt with illegal genetic mutations until the UltimatesUltimatesThe Ultimates is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team was created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, and first appeared in The Ultimates #1 , as part of the company's Ultimate Marvel imprint...
were created. - James "Jimmy" WooJimmy WooJimmy Woo is a fictional, Chinese-American secret agent in the Marvel Comics comic-book universe. Created by EC Comics great Al Feldstein and artist Joe Maneely, the character first appeared in Yellow Claw #1 Jimmy Woo is a fictional, Chinese-American secret agent in the Marvel Comics comic-book...
– Partnered with Sharon Carter. - Clay QuartermainClay QuartermainClay Quartermain is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, he first appeared in Strange Tales #163 Clay Quartermain is a fictional character, a secret agent in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-artist Jim Steranko, he...
– S.H.I.E.L.D. Special Ops. - Dr. Philip Lawson (Mahr Vehl)Mahr VehlGeheneris Hala´son Mahr Vehl or Mahr Vehl, is a fictional character, an alien superhero in the Ultimate Marvel universe.The character is the Ultimate version of Mar-Vell and was created by writer Warren Ellis and penciller Steve McNiven and first appears in Ultimate Secret #1 .-Fictional character...
– Spy of the alien KreeKreeThe Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud...
race; defected. - Betty Ross – Former girlfriend of Bruce Banner and head of Public RelationsPublic relationsPublic relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc....
. - Daimon Hellstrom – S.H.I.E.L.D. spy within the Defenders.
- Agent Wendell VaughnQuasar (comics)Quasar is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the . He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions...
– Head of Security for Project PegasusProject PegasusProject Pegasus is a fictional scientific base in the Marvel Comics universe which has been the location of a variety of stories for superheroes and supervillains, most notably in the title Marvel Two-in-One...
in Devil's Point, WyomingWyomingWyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
. - The New Sentinels – Group of 60 agents with advanced body armor used to combat MagnetoMagneto (comics)Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
. - Elijah Stern (Tinkerer) – Specialized-equipment maker and creator of the Spider-SlayerSpider-SlayerThe Spider-Slayers are a series of fictional robots in the Marvel Comics universe that were specifically designed to hunt down, capture, and/or kill Spider-Man.-Fictional character biography:...
s. - Sam Wilson (Falcon) – Discovered the alien Vision and worked with her to learn details of alien threat Gah Lak TusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
. - Xi'an Coy Manh – Assigned to government-sponsored mutant team to investigate anti-mutant conspiracy.
- Dr. Jennifer WaltersShe-HulkShe-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
– Scientist in Super Soldier project. - Peter Parker (Spider-Man)Ultimate Spider-ManUltimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
– Only a temporary agent. Assigned to track down the Green GoblinGreen GoblinThe Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
. - Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat)Kitty PrydeKatherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
– Only a temporary agent. Assigned to track down the Green Goblin. - Jacob Strzeszewski (Agent 10) – Head of Special Internal Operation for S.H.I.E.L.D. Assists Fury in the recruiting of Doctor Doom.
Former agents
- Blackie Drago (Vulture) – An assassin who became the "Vulture" with a powered flying suit.
- Henry Pym (Giant-Man) – Headed Super Soldier project after Bruce BannerHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
's mental breakdown. He is also the superhero Giant-Man. - Natasha Romanova (Black Widow) – Member of the Ultimates covert-ops division, then promoted to public team. After engagement to Tony Stark (Iron ManUltimate Iron ManUltimate Iron Man is the name of two comic book miniseries written by Orson Scott Card and published by Marvel Comics. The stories tell the origins of the Ultimate Marvel version of Iron Man, who appears in Ultimates.-Publication history:...
), betrayed team to join the Liberators. - Colonel John Wraith – Head of the Weapon XWeapon XWeapon X is a fictional clandestine government genetic research facility project in the Marvel Universe conducted by the Canadian Government's Department K, which turns willing and unwilling beings into living weapons. The project often captures mutants and experiments on them to enhance their...
program until killed by Nick Fury. - The UltimatesUltimatesThe Ultimates is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team was created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, and first appeared in The Ultimates #1 , as part of the company's Ultimate Marvel imprint...
– S.H.I.E.L.D.'s superhuman team that is the Ultimate MarvelUltimate MarvelUltimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
version of the AvengersAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
. Broke off after the Ultimates 2 in order to avoid being tied to politics.
External links
- Marvel.com: S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury
- Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe: S.H.I.E.L.D. and The Deltite
- Marvel Directory: Nick Fury
- Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Amazing Heroes #26 (July 1, 1983): "Fury of the Past: A Nick Fury Hero History", by Lou Mougin
- Current blog on S.H.I.E.L.D.