What is Hydra (comics)?
[[File:Agent of hydra (14910938774) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Winter Soldier cosplay featuring a modified version of [[Captain America's shield]] with the Hydra logo.]] '''Hydra''' (often capitalized as '''HYDRA''') are major antagonists in the [[Marvel Comics]] universe. They are the main antagonists of the ''[[Captain America]]'' franchise and major antagonists in the ''[[Avengers]]'' franchise. == Overview == [[File:WW Chicago 15 Contest - Hydra (21074663206).jpg|thumb|Cosplayers of Hydra soldiers.]] Hydra was established during [[World War II]] by the [[Nazi Germany|German Third Reich]] as a secretive organization to further the Reich's goals. Though the war ended in [[Germany]]'s defeat, Hydra survived and expanded into a global criminal organization dedicated to undermining society and establishing a fascist one world order. Hydra is famously represented by an octopus-like symbol with a skull in the center, emphasizing its insidious nature. == In other media == Hydra has appeared in various media adaptations, including movies, television series, and video games. It plays a major role in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. [[Category:Marvel Comics characters]]