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

S.H.I.E.L.D.
The organization's logo, as shown on the issue of Secret War: From the Files of Nick Fury #1
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Strange Tales #135 (August 1965)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Type of organization	Intelligence agency Special law enforcement
Base(s)	The Helicarrier Triskelion
Roster
See:  List of S.H.I.E.L.D. members

S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage, special law enforcement, and counter-terrorism government agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.^[1] Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this agency first appeared in Strange Tales #135 (August 1965), and often deals with paranormal activity and superhuman threats to international security.

The acronym originally stood for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage and Law-Enforcement Division.^[2] It was changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate. Within media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as multiple animated and live-action television series, the backronym stands for Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.^[3]

The organization has heavily appeared in media adaptations as well as films and shows that take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.