Advanced Idea Mechanics
| A.I.M. | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Strange Tales #146 (July 1966) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Technology 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). A.I.M. is primarily depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to world domination through technological means.
The organization started as a branch of HYDRA founded by Baron Strucker. 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.
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.