Victoria Hand

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Victoria Hand
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Invincible Iron Man #8
Created by	Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca
In-story information
Alter ego	Victoria Hand
Species	Human
Team affiliations	S.H.I.E.L.D. Dark Avengers
Partnerships	Norman Osborn
Notable aliases	Ms. Hand
Abilities	All the strength of a regular (although fit) woman, as well as S.H.I.E.L.D. skill and espionage. Technological knowledge

Victoria Hand is a sometimes hero, sometimes villain character in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared as a supporting character in Invincible Iron Man, and later had a larger role in the Marvel Universe.

Fictional character biography

Victoria first appeared as a S.H.I.E.L.D. accountant, dating fellow agent Isabelle. She had different beliefs on the war of terror and send 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). 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.