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S.W.O.R.D
S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient World Observation and Response Department) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence (information gathering), intelligence agency appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Its purpose is to deal with Extraterrestrial life in popular culture, extraterrestrial threats to world security and is the space-based counterpart of S.H.I.E.L.D., which deals with local threats to the world. The organization appears in several forms of media, such as ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) / Disney+ miniseries ''WandaVision''. Publication history S.W.O.R.D. was first introduced in ''Astonishing X-Men'' vol. 3 #6 and was created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday. Fictional organization biography In the comics, S.W.O.R.D. was originally an offshoot of S.H.I.E.L.D., but relations between the two organizations have been strained since Nick Fury's departure as director of S.H.I.E.L.D. The head of S.W.O.R.D. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WandaVision
''WandaVision'' is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise, and is set after the events of the film '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019). It follows Wanda Maximoff and Vision as they live an idyllic suburban life in the town of Westview, New Jersey, until their reality starts moving through different decades of sitcom homages and television tropes. Schaeffer served as head writer for the series, which was directed by Matt Shakman. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their respective roles as Wanda and Vision from the film series, with Debra Jo Rupp, Fred Melamed, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Randall Park, Kat Dennings, and Evan Peters also starring. By September 2018, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abigail Brand
Abigail Brand (Abigail Thanriaguiaxus) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday, the character first appeared in ''Astonishing X-Men'' vol. 3 #3 (September 2004). Abigail Brand belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She is the Commander of counterterrorism and intelligence agency S.W.O.R.D. Publication history Abigail Brand debuted in ''Astonishing X-Men'' vol. 3 #3 (September 2004), created by writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday. She appeared in the 2020 ''Empyre: Avengers Aftermath'' series. She appeared in the 2022 '' X-Men Red'' series, by writer Al Ewing and artist Stefano Caselli. Fictional character biography Origin Abigail Brand is the commanding officer of S.W.O.R.D., a S.H.I.E.L.D. offshoot that defends the Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Almost no details about her personal life have been revealed, but she is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin (comics), Archie Goodwin and Marie Severin, the character first appeared in ''Marvel Spotlight'' #32 (February 1977). 50 issues of an ongoing series titled ''Spider-Woman'' followed. At its conclusion, she fell into disuse, supplanted by other characters using the name Spider-Woman. Her origin story relates that she was a brainwashed spy working for Hydra (comics), HYDRA. Writer Brian Michael Bendis added Spider-Woman to the roster of The New Avengers (comics), The New Avengers, which leads to her involvement in the "Secret Invasion" storyline. In 2009, the character received her second Spider-Woman (comic book), self-titled Limited series (comics), limited series, written by Bendis, which ran for seven issues. As part of the 2014 "Spider-Verse" event, Spider-Woman began her third ongoing series, written by Dennis Hopeless. The series was interrupted b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
