Advanced Idea Mechanics

A.I.M.
A.I.M. troopers from Tales of Suspense #94.
Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #146
(July 1966)[1]
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Type of organizationTechnology
Terrorist
Leader(s)Monica Rappaccini
Andrew Forson
Baron Strucker
MODOK
Sunspot
Agent(s)Allesandro Brannex
Doomsday Man
Head Case

A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is a fictional criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, it first appeared in Strange Tales #146 (July 1966).[2] A.I.M. is primarily depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to world domination through technological means.[3]

The organization started as a branch of HYDRA founded by Baron Strucker.[4] Its most notable creations include the Cosmic Cube, Super-Adaptoid, and MODOK, who has been depicted as a prominent member of A.I.M. and sometimes the organization's leader.[5]

Since its original introduction in comics, A.I.M. has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products including video games and television series. The organization made its live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3 (2013), in which it was headed by Aldrich Killian.

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  2. ^ Ashford, Sage (October 19, 2022). "The First 10 Villain Teams In Marvel Comics". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  3. ^ Sakellariou, Alexandra (September 19, 2020). "What AIM's REAL Plan Is In Marvel's Avengers". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  4. ^ Corley, Shaun (November 30, 2022). "Iron Man's Forgotten MCU Villains Were His Perfect Foil All Along". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  5. ^ Nolan, Liam (February 8, 2023). "Meet M.O.D.O.K., A.I.M.'s Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing". Marvel.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.