Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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This article primarily refers to media produced by Marvel Studios.

The

crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. Over the course of the films and related media (such as Disney+ miniseries
), several teams and organizations have been formed, each with different aims and purposes.

Teams and factions

Avengers

Main article: Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
See also: Avengers (comics)
Avengers logo

The Avengers are the central team of protagonist

Avengers Compound in Upstate New York
.

Children of Thanos

See also: Black Order (comics)

The Children of Thanos were an elite team of powerful individuals who used their abilities to serve their adoptive father

Ravagers. Obsidian and Glaive are killed during the battle, while Maw and Midnight both disintegrate after Stark uses the Infinity Stones to snap his fingers.[2]
An alternate version shown in What If...? shows how Thanos lost the team to the Collector when he became good.

They appeared in the films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame; as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?, in which they are referred to as the Black Order.[3]: 13:08–13:12 

Dora Milaje

See also: Dora Milaje
The Maasai people of Kenya inspired about 80% of the design of the Dora Milaje.[4]

The Dora Milaje, also known simply as the Dora, are an elite organization of female bodyguards and Wakanda's special forces. The current general is

Killmonger takes over Wakanda and seemingly kills T'Challa
, the Dora Milaje reluctantly stand by him as they must remain loyal to the throne. After T'Challa returns, the Dora Milaje fight Killmonger, though Xoliswa is killed in the process. In 2018, the Dora Milaje join the Avengers in defending Wakanda from Thanos's forces.,[11] whilst they fight Thanos's forces again in 2023.[12] In 2024, after
Raft
. Ayo advises Barnes not to return to Wakanda for some time, though he is able to ask them to create a suit for Sam Wilson.

They appeared in the films Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; as well as the Disney+ television series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and What If...?.

Guardians of the Galaxy

See also: Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)
"Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Cinematic Universe)" redirects here. For the 2014 film, see Guardians of the Galaxy (film).
Logo of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise

The Guardians of the Galaxy are a band of outlaws who joined to protect the galaxy from threats. The group's founding members are

Quantum Realm to travel to alternate universes to retrieve Infinity Stones. They are successful, but an alternate 2014 Thanos variant becomes aware of the presence of this other Nebula, and has her captured, sending his Nebula to the present in the former's place. The alternate Nebula brings the alternate Thanos and his army to the main universe, where he destroys the Avengers Compound in order to acquire the Stones to kill the entire universe. Nebula successfully convinces an alternate Gamora to join her in opposing Thanos, and kills her alternate counterpart. The combined forces of the Avengers, the Guardians and all of their allies succeed in repelling his forces, and eliminating the alternate Thanos and his army. Afterwards, Nebula and Thor joins the Guardians, quipping that they are now the "Asgardians of the Galaxy
", and jokingly argues with Quill over command of the team.

In 2024, the team help Thor get back into his fit and are joined by Kraglin, now sporting (though still adjusting) the late Yondu's "fin & yaka arrow". They go on several adventures throughout the galaxy. On the planet Indigarr, they are met by

High Evolutionary
, while Nebula is forced to stay outside. Quill and Groot make their escape with one of the High Evolutionary's men and retrieve the code to save Rocket. Nebula, joined by Mantis and Drax, enter the ship to save Quill and Groot, but get captured instead. Gamora protects Rocket and picks up Quill and Groot. Quill provides the code, but Rocket flatlines, however he is resuscitated by Quill. After learning that the others are captured, Quill asks Kraglin to bring Knowhere to the High Evolutionary's ship. The team defeats the High Evolutionary and Cosmo uses her powers to stop the ship from crashing into Knowhere and provide a safe escape for the captured animals and children. Quill almost dies but is rescued by Warlock. Afterwards, Quill says goodbye to Gamora and tells the team he is leaving for Earth. Mantis announces she is leaving for self discovery, and Nebula asks Drax to help her raise the children on Knowhere. Quill then gives Rocket the title of Captain and lets him keep his Zune.

Sometime later, Rocket, leading a new team consisting of a massively grown Groot, Cosmo, Kraglin, Warlock, Warlock's pet Blurp, and Phyla, one of the rescued children, go on a mission on Krylor.

They appeared in the films Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; as well the Disney+ television special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and the animated series What If...?.

Guardians of the Multiverse

The Guardians of the Multiverse as depicted in the What If...? episode "What If... the Watcher Broke His Oath?"

The Guardians of the Multiverse is a group consisted of superheroes and supervillains from across the

Arnim Zola over the Infinity Stones. Strange Supreme then casts a spell which imprisons the two inside a pocket dimension before the team is disbanded, returning to their universes by the Watcher. However, Romanoff is transported to another universe
, as her own universe was destroyed by Ultron.

Sometime later, the surviving members of the team briefly reunited alongside

Ororo Munroe / Storm the Goddess of Thunder
.

They appeared in the animated series What If...?.

Howling Commandos

See also: Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos
The Howling Commandos as depicted in the film Captain America: The First Avenger.

The Howling Commandos are an elite combat unit that had been led by

Jacques Dernier (portrayed by Sebastian Stan, Derek Luke, JJ Feild, Kenneth Choi, and Bruno Ricci respectively). Dugan and Morita appear in a flashback in the live-action television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode "Shadows", with McDonough and Choi reprising their respective roles. They assist Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) in capturing Hydra agents following the events of The First Avenger.[17]
The Howling Commandos appear in the live-action television series Agent Carter episode "The Iron Ceiling", consisting of Dugan (reprised by McDonough) and new members Happy Sam Sawyer (Leonard Roberts), Junior Juniper (James Austin Kerr), and Pinky Pinkerton (Richard Short).[18] While the team assists Carter on a mission to Russia, Juniper reveals he was the one who came up with the name "Howling Commandos" before he is later killed in action.

In the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the team is specifically identified as the Howling Commandos as part of a Smithsonian exhibit. In Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the team uses old Howling Commandos' equipment provided by Agent Antoine Triplett who is the grandson of one of the Howling Commandos.

Alternate timeline versions of the Howling Commandos appear in the Disney+ animated series What If...? episode "What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?".

They appeared in the films Captain America: The First Avenger and Agent Carter, as well as the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?.

Midnight Angels

The Midnight Angels are a pair of Wakandan warriors consisting of

Aneka, both equipped with advanced armor built by Shuri
.

They appeared in the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Revengers

See also: Revengers

The Revengers is a team of ex-

Statesman
.

They appeared in the film Thor: Ragnarok and the Disney+ series Loki (archival footage).

Salem Coven

The Salem Coven was a witch coven based in Salem, Massachusetts. In 1693, during the Salem witch trials, the coven brought one of its members, Agatha Harkness, to the woods. She begged to be spared but was tied to a wooden post with magic bonds. Evanora Harkness, her mother, inquired if she was a witch, which Agatha admitted to. Evanora responded by saying she had betrayed her coven and stole knowledge above her place and that she practiced the darkest of magic, which Agatha denied. The witches tried to kill Agatha with energy beams as Agatha pleaded with Evanora. Agatha continued to cry until her powers took over and she reversed the effect of the beams onto the witches and killed them. Agatha broke free of the post and killed Evanora before taking the brooch off her mother's corpse and flew away.

It appeared in the Disney+ series WandaVision.

Starforce

See also: Starforce

The Starforce is an elite military task force of skilled Kree warriors in the service of the

Goose
. Vers, in her regained identity of Carol Danvers, is placed in a transmission with the Supreme Intelligence. After breaking free and overheating the implant that limited her abilities, Carol Danvers fights Starforce and Kree soldiers to rescue Nick Fury, Maria Rambeau, and the Skrulls; most of the antagonizing Kree are killed or incapacitated.

They appeared in the film Captain Marvel.

Strategic Operations Command Center

See also: Hulkbusters

The Strategic Operations Command Center, also known by its acronym SOCC, was a special

Abomination in Harlem
.

It appeared in the film The Incredible Hulk.

Valkyrie

See also: Valkyrior and Valkyrie
This section is about the group of warriors. For the character, see
Valkyrie (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
.

The Valkyrie were a group of female

Sakaar
as "Scrapper 142".

They appeared in the film Thor: Ragnarok.

Warriors Three

See also: Warriors Three

The Warriors Three are a group of Asgardian warriors/adventurers, made up of

Asgard
.

They appeared in the films Thor, Thor: The Dark World, and Thor: Ragnarok; as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?.[24]

Companies

Advanced Idea Mechanics

See also: Advanced Idea Mechanics

Advanced Idea Mechanics, better known by its acronym A.I.M., was a scientific research and development company that was founded by

Pepper Potts
.

It appeared in the film Iron Man 3.

Bestman Salvage

Bestman Salvage was a company based in New York owned and run by Adrian Toomes. Other employees included Phineas Mason, Herman Schultz, Jackson Brice, and Randy Vale. This company went defunct following the Department of Damage Control taking over their contracts, leading to Toomes choosing a life of crime to support his family.

It appeared in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming.

F.E.A.S.T.

See also: Mister Negative

Food, Emergency Aid, Shelter & Training, better known by its acronym F.E.A.S.T, is an American non-profit charitable organization. In 2024,

New York Sanctum, housing all the other displaced individuals from across the multiverse
.

It appeared in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway

Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway, better known by its initialism GLK&H, is an American law firm operating in New York City and Los Angeles. Holden Holliway is a character in the series, played by Steve Coulter. The names of the other unseen partners are a reference to Martin Goodman (born Moe Goodman), Stan Lee (born Stanley Lieber), and Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg).

It appeared in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Hammer Industries

See also:
Hammer Industries

Hammer Industries is an American weapons manufacturing company formerly led by

his company would no longer manufacture weapons, Hammer Industries received the weapons contract for the United States Armed Forces
. However, despite its claims, most of the weapons produced by Hammer Industries are defective or weak.

It appeared in the film Iron Man 2.

Oscorp

See also: Oscorp

Oscorp is a multibillion-dollar multinational corporation that was founded by noted industrialist

Norman Osborn. The company typically deals with experimental science, military research and cross-species genetics. Norman offers Peter Parker
an exclusive internship at the company, which Peter gladly accepts.

It appeared in the Disney+ animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Pym Technologies

See also:
Cross Technological Enterprises

Pym Technologies was a multinational

Sokovia Accords were repealed, Van Dyne bought back her father's company and renamed it the Pym van Dyne Foundation, to utilize the Pym Particles in new and innovative ways to help advance humanitarian efforts.[25][26][27]

It appeared in the films Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Roxxon Corporation

See also: Roxxon Energy Corporation

Roxxon Corporation is a large industrial conglomerate that frequently comes into conflict with

S.H.I.E.L.D.
and other superheroes due to its willingness to use unethical methods.

The Roxxon Oil Corporation features in the television series

Whitney Frost
's group can get the devices.

In the

Simon Krieger was originally slated to appear in early drafts, but was replaced by Killian.[28][29][30]

Roxxon's Cybertek division features in the television series

Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie.[32]

Roxxon features in the television series

Hand
.

Roxxon appears in

Colony Collapse", Tandy and Mina confront Scarborough, who reveals he was well aware of the energy underneath the platform and hired an assassin called Ashlie (portrayed by Vanessa Motta) to eliminate anyone who got too close. Eventually, Tandy's powers put Scarborough in a similar catatonic state that Ivan was in and Scarborough is later found by Ashlie.[39]

A Roxxon service station appears in the first episode of the Marvel TV series Helstrom.[40]

It appeared in the films Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and Iron Man 3; the Marvel One-Shot A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer; as well as the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, the Netflix series Daredevil, the Freeform series Cloak & Dagger, the Hulu series Runaways and Helstrom, and the Disney+ series Loki and Echo.

Stark Industries

See also: Stark Industries

Stark Industries is a company founded by

Obadiah Stane
becomes the CEO and later abdicates when Tony grows old enough to run it. After Stark comes back from Afghanistan, he announces that he is closing the weapons division of the company, causing the company's stocks to fall by about 40.7%.

In 2010, Pepper Potts, Stark's lover and eventual wife, becomes the CEO of the company.

Human Resources
department of Stark Industries.

The company also has a negative impact, with

Sokovia
, where the apartment in which the Maximoff family was living was attacked with Stark Industries-manufactured mortar shells, killing their parents. This would prove to be the basis for their hatred of Stark.

A former Stark Industries warehouse later becomes

Damage Control
is a joint venture between Stark Industries and the U.S. government to clean up New York City in the aftermath of the invasion.

In 2024, a group of disgruntled former Stark Industries employees led by Quentin Beck create a fabricated superhero named

Mysterio using the Stark Industries augmented reality technology "B.A.R.F." to wreak havoc while using drones to pose as the Elementals. They are stopped by Peter Parker, but William Ginter Riva managed to leak Spider-Man's identity to DailyBugle.com.[45]

It appeared in the films Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home; the Marvel One-Shot The Consultant; as well as the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter and the Disney+ series What If...?.

The Daily Bugle

See also: Daily Bugle
This section is about the fictional organization. For the digital series, see The Daily Bugle (web series).

The Daily Bugle (formerly TheDailyBugle.net) is a

Betty Brant
later joins the company under an internship as Jameson's correspondent.

It appeared in the MCU films

mid-credits scene of the Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film Venom: Let There Be Carnage
.

WHIH World News

WHIH World News is a

Global Repatriation Council
in New York.

It appeared in the films The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Black Widow, and Eternals;[47] the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Inhumans, the Netflix series Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Punisher, the Hulu series Runaways, and the Disney+ series WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier; and is the main focus of the web series WHIH Newsfront, which served as a viral marketing campaign for Ant-Man and Captain America: Civil War.

X-Con Security Consultants

X-Con Security Consultants is a security company founded by Scott Lang,

Kurt
. While Scott is under house arrest for violating the Sokovia Accords, it is run by Luis.

It appeared in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Criminal organizations

Black Widows

See also: Black Widow (Marvel Comics)
"Black Widows (Marvel Cinematic Universe)" redirects here. For the 2021 film, see
Red Room (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
.

The Black Widows are a group of assassins who are graduates of the

Ruth Bat-Seraph.[49]

Following Romanoff's escape and defection to

President Thaddeus Ross.[50]

In an alternate universe where Captain Peggy Carter became the first Avenger, Steve Rogers was captured by the Red Room in 1953 and brainwashed to be one of their agents. In 2014, Melina Vostokoff (the Red Room's leader after Drekov's death at the hands of Natasha Romanoff) and several Widows use a brainwashed Rogers to lay a trap for both Carter and Romanoff. The Widows battle Romanoff who defeats them and Melina.

They appeared in the film Black Widow and Captain America: Brave New World, as well as the Disney+ series What If...? and Hawkeye. The program's precursor appears in the ABC television show Agent Carter.

Council of Kangs

See also:
Council of Kangs

The Council of Kangs is an assembly consisting of numerous variants of

Centurion.[51]

They appeared in the mid-credits scene of the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.[52]

Flag Smashers

See also: Flag-Smasher

The Flag Smashers

Karli Morgenthau, its members have enhanced strength due to taking the Super Soldier Serum, given to them by the Power Broker. They eventually turn on the Power Broker, who is later revealed to be Sharon Carter
.

They appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.[54]

Hydra

See also: Hydra (comics)

Hydra is the former science research division of

S.H.I.E.L.D.
during the modern day.

Hydra was originally founded as an

Gideon Malick infiltrated the World Security Council. Hydra's operations were later exposed by Rogers once S.H.I.E.L.D. fell, and their remnants were pursued and defeated by the Avengers
and by remaining S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.

Hydra appeared in the films Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame; as well as the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, and the Disney+ series WandaVision via flashback and What If...?.

Intelligencia

See also:
Intelligencia (comics)

Intelligencia is an online criminal organization founded by

Todd Phelps
and other influential people that harass people belonging to discriminated groups.

They appeared in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Marauders

The Marauders were a group of

Sif, the Warriors Three, and the Einherjar
.

They appeared in the film Thor: The Dark World.

Ravagers

See also:
Ravagers (Marvel Comics)

The Ravagers are an interstellar crime syndicate comprising thieves, smugglers, criminals, bandits, mercenaries, bounty hunters, and space pirates. There are nearly one hundred factions of Ravagers around the galaxy each led by an independent captain. Their moral code states that Ravagers do not steal from other Ravagers or deal in children.

They appeared in the films Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Endgame, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?.

Serpent

See also: Serpent Society

Serpent, also known as the Serpent Society, is a criminal organization led by

adamantium, which had been stolen from Japan, in Oaxaca
.

They appeared in the film Captain America: Brave New World.

Stakar Ogord's team

See also: Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)

Krugarr (portrayed by Michael Rooker, Michelle Yeoh, Ving Rhames, Michael Rosenbaum, Miley Cyrus (later Tara Strong
) respectively, with Krugarr being portrayed through CGI). The team eventually disbanded, but was reunited following the death of their former teammate Yondu.

It appeared in the films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Ten Rings

Main article: Ten Rings (organization)
Ten Rings logo

The Ten Rings is a

Ying Li
.

In 2010, the Ten Rings is hired by

Raza.[56]

The Ten Rings also help arrange for

Ivan Vanko to travel to Monaco
to enact his revenge on Stark.

Years later,

Jackson Norriss
in prison, who reveals that he is a member of the group and that "the Mandarin" is real.

In 2015, a member of the organization was one of

Darren Cross
' potential buyers of his Yellowjacket suit.

In 2024, Wenwu begins hearing his deceased wife's voice, telling him she is trapped in her former home,

Dweller-in-Darkness
, who manipulates him into releasing it and its minions. The Ten Rings form a truce with the villagers to fight the new threat. After Wenwu's death, Xialing becomes the new leader of the Ten Rings and starts restructuring it by incorporating more female recruits into the previously all-male organization.

The organization Ten Rings was an original creation of the

Chinese immigrants in the United States.[60]

It appeared in the films Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, Ant-Man, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings; as well as the One-Shot All Hail the King and the Disney+ series What If...?.

The Ten Rings was later integrated into mainstream Marvel Universe.[61]

Tivan Group

The Tivan Group is a powerful group led by the

Knowhere
, the group wields enormous power and prestige in the criminal underworld of the cosmos.

It appeared in the films Thor: The Dark World and Guardians of the Galaxy; as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...?.

Tracksuit Mafia

See also:
Tracksuit Mafia

The Tracksuit Mafia is a criminal organization operating in New York City working for

Wilson Fisk / Kingpin. In the comics, they were known as the Tracksuit Draculas.[62]

They appeared in the Disney+ series Hawkeye.

Wrecking Crew

See also: Wrecking Crew (comics)

The Wrecking Crew is a four-man criminal group wielding stolen enhanced Asgardian construction tools as weapons. The group's members consist of

Jennifer Walters' gamma-irradiated blood, though she fights them off.[63]

They appeared in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Zealots

The Zealots were a separatist faction of the

Dark Dimension
upon Doctor Strange defeating Dormammu.

They appeared in the film Doctor Strange.

Government agencies

Damage Control

See also: Damage Control (comics)

The United States Department of Damage Control (DODC), often referred to as simply Damage Control, is a United States government agency, formerly a subunit of S.H.I.E.L.D..

In 2012, it is set up with the aid of

Adrian Toomes' company out of business and leading the latter into his criminal life as the Vulture.[64]

In 2017, DODC agents arrive to clean up a destroyed bank and deli-grocery store.

In 2024, DODC agents, led by

Happy Hogan and Matt Murdock to discuss the missing Stark technology. DODC agents are then called in by The Daily Bugle to Hogan's condominium and witness the fight going on between Parker and multiversal displaced people
, before opening fire on Parker when he is in view.

In 2025, DODC agents Cleary and Sadie Deever launch an investigation into

Kamran
, and their friends at Coles Academic High School. Deever's raid subsequently draws the attention of Jersey City locals, allowing them to intervene and stop Damage Control from capturing Khan, who eventually flees the scene after consoling Kamran. The ensuing events cause Deever to be fired from her position by Cleary for her inability to comply with orders and for putting children at risk.

That same year, DODC agents arrive at an annual Awards Gala in

Jennifer Walters
and put her in their supermax prison.

It appeared in the films Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: No Way Home; as well as the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Secret Invasion.

Global Repatriation Council

The Global Repatriation Council, abbreviated as the GRC, is an international organization established by world governments following the Blip that is responsible for managing resources for refugees displaced by the Blip.

It appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Nova Corps

See also: Nova Corps

The Nova Corps was the intergalactic

Garthan Saal.[66][67]

The film version of the Nova Corps acts as a traditional police force, with no mention of the Nova Force. When asked about a Nova solo movie, James Gunn said "I think there is always a chance of a Nova movie."[68]

In an alternate universe, Nebula joined the Nova Corps after Ronan killed Thanos and Gamora, subsequently waging war on Xandar.

It appeared in the film Guardians of the Galaxy and the animated Disney+ series What If...?.[69]

S.A.B.E.R.

"S.A.B.E.R." redirects here. For the World Bank initiative, see
SABER
.

The Strategic Aerospace Biophysics and Exolinguistic Response, better known by its acronym S.A.B.E.R., is a human-Skrull aerospace defense system founded in response to the

Infinity War. After the Blip, it was spearheaded by Nick Fury
and kept intel on current superheroes and new superheroes.

It appeared in the films Spider Man: Far from Home and The Marvels; as well as the Disney+ series Secret Invasion.

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

See also: S.H.I.E.L.D.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)" redirects here. For other uses, see S.H.I.E.L.D. (disambiguation).

The Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, better known by its acronym S.H.I.E.L.D., is an intelligence agency founded by

Battle of New York. Following the incident, Fury secretly revives Coulson (who was killed by Loki) via Project T.A.H.I.T.I.,[70]
while Rogers joins S.H.I.E.L.D..

In 2014, during the

Project Insight
, along with the collapse of both S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra.

In 2015, S.H.I.E.L.D. was secretly revived by Coulson and Fury, the latter assisting the Avengers during the

Battle of Sokovia
.

In 2024, S.H.I.E.L.D. created a stealth suit for Peter Parker and an agent gave it to him when he was in Europe.

It appeared in the films

The Consultant, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer, Item 47, and Agent Carter
; as well as the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Disney+ series What If...?.

S.T.R.I.K.E.

See also: S.T.R.I.K.E.

The Special Tactical Reserve for International Key Emergencies, also known as S.T.R.I.K.E., is a unit of S.H.I.E.L.D. led by

Brock Rumlow. A glimpse of S.H.I.E.L.D. records in The Avengers show that Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton were partnered together under S.T.R.I.K.E. Team Delta.[71]

It appeared in the films Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Endgame; as well as the Disney+ series What If...?.

Strategic Scientific Reserve

The Strategic Scientific Reserve, or SSR, was a top secret

S.H.I.E.L.D., with all operations taken over by Nick Fury
.

It appeared in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, and the Disney+ series What If...?.

S.W.O.R.D.

See also: S.W.O.R.D.

The Sentient Weapon Observation and Response Division, better known by its acronym S.W.O.R.D., is an intelligence agency that was founded by

Skrull
posing as an FBI agent.

S.W.O.R.D. was originally intended to appear in

Lockheed and Abigail Brand at the time, the scene was cut.[72] The creative team behind the TV show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. intended to incorporate S.W.O.R.D., but were refused permission by Marvel Studios.[73]

It appeared in the Disney+ series WandaVision.

War Dogs

War Dogs are

Ulysses Klaue
steal a cache of vibranium from Wakanda before killing him in order to save Zuri's life.

In 2016, War Dog member

W'Kabi to deliver vibranium to War Dogs stationed around the world, but this plot was thwarted by resistance from T'Challa
and his allies in Wakanda.

They appeared in the film Black Panther.

World Security Council

The World Security Council is an international council formed of politicians from some of the world's most powerful countries that function as oversight for

S.H.I.E.L.D.
Its stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace.

It appeared in the films The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier as well as the Disney+ series What If...?.

Others

Deadpool Corps

See also:
Deadpool Corps

The Deadpool Corps is a team composed of many variants of

Ladypool
.

The Deadpool Corps appeared in the film Deadpool & Wolverine.

Einherjar

See also: Einherjar

The Einherjar is the army of

Tyr
.

The Einherjar appeared in the films Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder; as well as the Disney+ series What If...?.

Illuminati

See also: Illuminati (comics)

The Illuminati is an organization established by an alternate version of

Book of Vishanti to subdue her.[74][75][76][77]

They appeared in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Masters of the Mystic Arts

The Masters of the Mystic Arts are an order of sorcerers dedicated to protecting the world from mystical threats. They originated in the time of Agamotto, and through the centuries developed into their current form. Notable current and former members include

Rintrah
.

They appeared in the films Doctor Strange, Avengers: Endgame and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as well as the Disney+ series What If...?.

The Others

The Others is a resistance force in the Void against

Johnny Storm / Human Torch, Frank Castle / Punisher, Matt Murdock / Daredevil, Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver and Erik Lehnserr / Magneto before their deaths. The team is later joined by Wade Wilson / Deadpool and Logan / Wolverine
.

As of 2024, they appeared in the film Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

Red Daggers

The Order of the Red Daggers,[78] or simply Red Daggers, is an order of mystic warriors based in Pakistan and dedicated to protecting the world from inter-dimensional and supernatural threats. Specifically, they take interest in tracking down and eliminating the Clandestines, djinn who are trying to tear down the Veil of Noor in order to merge their home-world with Earth. Notable current and former members include Kareem and Waleed.

They appeared in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel.

Time Variance Authority

Main article: Time Variance Authority
The Time Variance Authority logo

The Time Variance Authority, better known by its initialism TVA, is an organization located outside of space and time and was created by

Miss Minutes is the TVA's animated anthropomorphic clock mascot,[79] and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel was used to portray the TVA Headquarters.[80]

In an alternate 2012 visited by the

variants of Kang
that were coming.

After Loki reshaped the multiverse, including the Sacred Timeline, into a Yggdrasil-like tree, the TVA followed Loki's path, committing itself to protecting the multiverse and hunting for variants of Kang.

It appeared in both seasons of the Disney+ series Loki and returned in the feature film Deadpool & Wolverine. The TVA logo was seen in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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