What is S.H.I.E.L.D.?
'''S.H.I.E.L.D.''' is a [[Fiction|fictional]] [[espionage]], [[Police officer|law enforcement]], and [[counterterrorism]] [[agency]] of the [[federal government of the United States]]. They appeared in [[Americans|American]] [[Comic book|comic books]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. It was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]] in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #135 (Aug. 1965). ==Missions== It often deals with superhuman threats to international security. ==Etymology== The acronym was for '''Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage and Law-Enforcement Division'''. It was changed in 1991 to '''Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate'''. Within the various movies set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as many animated and live-action television series, the backronym stands for '''Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division'''. ==S.H.I.E.L.D. in other media== The organization has appeared in media adaptations as well as movies and shows that take place in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. [[Category:Marvel Comics]] [[Category:Fictional organizations]]