Victoria Hand
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Victoria Hand is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
. She was created by Brian Michael Bendis
and Mike Deodato
. Her first appearance was in The Invincible Iron Man
#8, by the creative team of Matt Fraction
and Salvador Larroca
, although her subsequent appearance in Dark Avengers
#1, by Bendis and Deodato, predates this in continuity.
accountant, dating a fellow agent named Isabelle. She had different beliefs on the war of terror and sent a letter to S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury
about his war on terrorism and her concerns that he's not doing a good job. The result was her being transferred to Portland, Oregon. Also, Isabelle broke up with her, angry that she ignored her advice not to send the letter.
Norman Osborn
was promoted from director of Thunderbolt Initiative to the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. upon which he dismantled it and transformed it into the operation known as H.A.M.M.E.R.
He appointed Victoria to the position of Deputy Director of this organization due to her vocal opposition of previous S.H.I.E.L.D. directors Nick Fury and Tony Stark
; also, she was given the task of finding an acronym for H.A.M.M.E.R. She willingly supported Osborn's agenda to subvert the heroes and place villains instead, believing that Osborn would bring peace to the world.
Victoria also has a certain level of authority over Norman's Avengers despite the fact Norman gave Moonstone the position of his second-in-command.
Victoria was sent with Moonstone
to neutralize Bruce Banner (AKA the Hulk
), Osborn reasoning that Banner's intellect is a greater threat than the Hulk's brute strength. She and Moonstone engaged a powerless Bruce Banner and Skaar
. H.A.M.M.E.R. gave the duo the means to restore Banner's gamma powers, something Skaar is waiting for (as he has sworn to kill his true "father"). With Banner coated in gamma radiation the duo left, their mission accomplished.
Victoria was part of the attack that went after the Asgardians, where she was leading the helicarrier squad. During the attack, the ship she was on, was damaged and Victoria order the evacuation of the crew. When the Void took control, Iron Man informed her to leave as he intended to use the hellicarrier as a giant bullet. After the battle, Victoria didn't resist arrest and was taken on to a helicarrier, where she was interviewed by Steve Rogers
. Victoria said that she didn't regret anything and that she was trying to help the world. In response, Steve given her a position in his new team, which surprised Victoria.
It was later revealed that she had been assigned by Steve Rogers to be the liaison for Luke Cage
's team of Avengers, dubbed the New Avengers, because he feels that she can provide an important insight to the team, although Spider-Man
in particular does not trust her due to her old contact with Osborn, to the extent that he refuses to reveal his secret identity to her even when it means that he will not get paid for his work on the team. She was recently contacted by the remnants of H.A.M.M.E.R. to ask her to join them, but she instead provided the meeting location to the New Avengers so that they could sabotage the meeting, although the subsequent assault resulted in the potentially fatal injury of Mockingbird
. During a later confrontation with Superia
head of this branch of H.A.M.M.E.R.- in her apartment, Hand claimed that her betrayal of H.A.M.M.E.R. was actually a deception to convince Steve Rogers that her allegiance is with him after H.A.M.M.E.R. contacted her on a public line rather than through more secret channels. She then provided the New Avengers with the location where the H.A.M.M.E.R. agents were going to be recovered from thus allowing them to capture Superia and use an experimental serum she was trying to steal to treat Mockingbird. His suspicions of her eventually prompted Spider-Man to leave the New Avengers (although this was also due to his new responsibilities in the Future Foundation
), informing the rest of the team that she would eventually turn on them due to her old ties to Norman Osborn.
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. She was created by Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis is an American comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim for his self-published, Image Comics and Marvel Comics work, and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics, with his books selling consistently highly for over a...
and Mike Deodato
Mike Deodato
Mike Deodato , sometimes credited as Mike Deodato Jr., is the professional pseudonym of Brazilian comic book artist Deodato Taumaturgo Borges Filho.-Biography:...
. Her first appearance was in The Invincible Iron Man
The Invincible Iron Man
The Invincible Iron Man is a direct-to-DVD animated movie based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. The film was officially released on January 23, 2007. Marc Worden reprises his role as Iron Man whom he voiced in the two Ultimate Avengers animated movies...
#8, by the creative team of Matt Fraction
Matt Fraction
Matt Fritchman, better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of The Invincible Iron Man, The Immortal Iron Fist and Uncanny X-Men for Marvel Comics and Casanova for Image Comics.-Career:Fraction wrote two...
and Salvador Larroca
Salvador Larroca
Salvador Larroca is a Spanish comic book artist, primarily known for his work on various X-Men titles.-Early life:Salvador Larroca was born and raised in Valencia, Spain.-Career:...
, although her subsequent appearance in Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is part of a series of titles that have featured various iterations of the superhero team the Avengers...
#1, by Bendis and Deodato, predates this in continuity.
Fictional character biography
Victoria first appeared as a S.H.I.E.L.D.S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
accountant, dating a fellow agent named Isabelle. She had different beliefs on the war of terror and sent a letter to S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury
Nick Fury
Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
about his war on terrorism and her concerns that he's not doing a good job. The result was her being transferred to Portland, Oregon. Also, Isabelle broke up with her, angry that she ignored her advice not to send the letter.
Norman Osborn
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
was promoted from director of Thunderbolt Initiative to the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. upon which he dismantled it and transformed it into the operation known as H.A.M.M.E.R.
H.A.M.M.E.R.
H.A.M.M.E.R. is a fictional espionage and law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe led by Norman Osborn. The organization is formed in Secret Invasion #8 to replace S.H.I.E.L.D.. The organization plays a large part in Marvel's "Dark Reign" and Siege events.What H.A.M.M.E.R. stands for,...
He appointed Victoria to the position of Deputy Director of this organization due to her vocal opposition of previous S.H.I.E.L.D. directors Nick Fury and Tony Stark
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
; also, she was given the task of finding an acronym for H.A.M.M.E.R. She willingly supported Osborn's agenda to subvert the heroes and place villains instead, believing that Osborn would bring peace to the world.
Victoria also has a certain level of authority over Norman's Avengers despite the fact Norman gave Moonstone the position of his second-in-command.
Victoria was sent with Moonstone
Moonstone (comics)
Moonstone is a fictional character, both a supervillain and superheroine in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
to neutralize Bruce Banner (AKA the Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
), Osborn reasoning that Banner's intellect is a greater threat than the Hulk's brute strength. She and Moonstone engaged a powerless Bruce Banner and Skaar
Skaar
Skaar is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character to Hulk. He is the son of the Hulk and the extraterrestrial Caiera, who conceived him during the "Planet Hulk" storyline...
. H.A.M.M.E.R. gave the duo the means to restore Banner's gamma powers, something Skaar is waiting for (as he has sworn to kill his true "father"). With Banner coated in gamma radiation the duo left, their mission accomplished.
Victoria was part of the attack that went after the Asgardians, where she was leading the helicarrier squad. During the attack, the ship she was on, was damaged and Victoria order the evacuation of the crew. When the Void took control, Iron Man informed her to leave as he intended to use the hellicarrier as a giant bullet. After the battle, Victoria didn't resist arrest and was taken on to a helicarrier, where she was interviewed by Steve Rogers
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
. Victoria said that she didn't regret anything and that she was trying to help the world. In response, Steve given her a position in his new team, which surprised Victoria.
It was later revealed that she had been assigned by Steve Rogers to be the liaison for Luke Cage
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
's team of Avengers, dubbed the New Avengers, because he feels that she can provide an important insight to the team, although Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
in particular does not trust her due to her old contact with Osborn, to the extent that he refuses to reveal his secret identity to her even when it means that he will not get paid for his work on the team. She was recently contacted by the remnants of H.A.M.M.E.R. to ask her to join them, but she instead provided the meeting location to the New Avengers so that they could sabotage the meeting, although the subsequent assault resulted in the potentially fatal injury of Mockingbird
Mockingbird (Marvel Comics)
Mockingbird is a fictional character, a superhero in the who first appears in the Ka-Zar story in Astonishing Tales #6 written by Gerry Conway and pencilled by Barry Smith...
. During a later confrontation with Superia
Superia
Superia is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in the Marvel Universe. She was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins in Captain America Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in...
head of this branch of H.A.M.M.E.R.- in her apartment, Hand claimed that her betrayal of H.A.M.M.E.R. was actually a deception to convince Steve Rogers that her allegiance is with him after H.A.M.M.E.R. contacted her on a public line rather than through more secret channels. She then provided the New Avengers with the location where the H.A.M.M.E.R. agents were going to be recovered from thus allowing them to capture Superia and use an experimental serum she was trying to steal to treat Mockingbird. His suspicions of her eventually prompted Spider-Man to leave the New Avengers (although this was also due to his new responsibilities in the Future Foundation
Future Foundation
Future Foundation is a fictional organization appearing in comics published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jonathan Hickman, the team first appeared in Fantastic Four #579 and stars in the series FF, written by Hickman and illustrated by Steve Epting...
), informing the rest of the team that she would eventually turn on them due to her old ties to Norman Osborn.