List of government agencies in comics

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The following is a list of fictional government agencies that have appeared in the mythical universes of various comic books.

Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.

Contents

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
Agency, The Vigilante Vol. 1 #36 DC Comics
Aladdin Rune #1, January 1994 Malibu Comics (Ultraverse)
Aladdin Assault Squad Break-Thru #1, December 1993 Malibu Comics (Ultraverse)
A.P.E.S. (All-Purpose Enforcement Squad) Young Justice #1, September 1998 DC Comics
Argent Secret Origins Vol. 2 #14, 1987 DC Comics
ASA (American Security Agency) Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1, 1984 DC Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
B.A.A. (Bureau of Amplified Animals) Green Lantern Vol. 3 #30, October 1992 DC Comics
Black Air Excalibur #86, 1995 Marvel Comics
B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense) Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, 1993 Dark Horse Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
CBI (Central Bureau of Intelligence) Teen Titans Vol. 2 Annual #3, 1987 DC Comics
C.E.M.A. (Cosmic Emergency Management Agency) Green Lantern Vol. 3 #166, August 2003 DC Comics
Checkmate Checkmate Vol. 1 #1, April 1988 DC Comics
Checkmate! (ШaХ И МаТ!) Checkmate Vol. 1 #32, December 1990 DC Comics
Civil Defense Administration Stormwatch: Team Achilles, 2003 WildStorm Productions
Commission on Superhuman Activities Captain America #331, 1987 Marvel Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
D.E.O. (Department of Extranormal Operations) Batman #550, January 1998 DC Comics
Department H Uncanny X-Men #140 Marvel Comics
Deparment K Marvel Comics Presents #72 Marvel Comics
Department PSI (Department for Paranormal Science Investigations) Wildcore Preview #1, October 1997 WildStorm Productions
D.M.A. (Department of Metahuman Affairs) Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #2, October 2006 DC Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
E.A.G.L.E. (Extranormal Activities Garrison for Law Enforcement) Kurt Busiek's Astro City #6, February 1997 WildStorm Productions
Euromind Europa #0, 1996 Marvel Italia
FDAA (comics) (Federal Disaster Assistance Administration) The American Way #1, April 2006 WildStorm Productions
F.I.6 Excalibur #49, 1992 Marvel Comics
Finger, Eye, & Ear V for Vendetta #1, September 1988 DC Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
G.O.O.D. (Global Organization of Organized Defense) Richard Dragon: Kung Fu Fighter #1 DC Comics
Hayoth Suicide Squad Vol. 1 #45, September 1990 DC Comics
I.O. (International Operations, also IO or I/O) Wildcats Vol. 1 #1, August 1992 WildStorm Productions
Knightwatch Superman/Batman #5, February 2004 DC Comics
Lodge, The Firearm #0, November 1993 Malibu Comics (Ultraverse)

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
O*N*E* (Office of National Emergency) House of M: The Day After, 2006 Marvel Comics
Project Atom Captain Atom Vol. 3 #1, 1983 DC Comics
Project Cadmus Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135, 1971 DC Comics
Project M Young All-Stars #12, May 1988 DC Comics
Project Peacemaker DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins #1, February 1999 DC Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
Quorum, The Guy Gardner #16, January 1994 DC Comics
R.C.X. (Resources Control Executive) Captain Britain Vol. 2 #1, January 1985 Panini Comics
Red Shadows Suicide Squad Vol. 1 #40, April 1990 DC Comics
RONOL (Research on the Nature of Light) The Ray #1-6, 1992 DC Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
S.H.A.D.E. (Super Human Advanced Defense Executive) Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein! #3, January 2006 DC Comics
S.H.I.E.L.D. (Supreme Headquarters International Espionage Law-Enforcement Division or Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage and Logistics Directorate) Strange Tales #135, 1965 Marvel Comics
S.T.O.R.M. Planetary #11, September 2000 WildStorm Productions
Stormwatch Stormwatch #1, March 1993 WildStorm Productions
S.T.R.I.K.E. (Special Tactical Response for International Key Emergencies) Captain Britain Weekly #17, February 1977 Marvel UK
Suicide Squad (aka Task Force X) The Brave and the Bold #25, August 1959 DC Comics
Superhuman Restraint Unit Civil War #1, May 2006 Marvel Comics
S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient World Observation and Response Department) Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3 #6, 2006 Marvel Comics

Name Publication of First Appearance Publisher
Task Force Delta Chase #1, February 1998 DC Comics
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. (The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1, November 1965 Tower Comics
U.N.D.E.R.S.E.A. (United Nations Department of Experiment and Research Systems Established at Atlantis) U.N.D.E.R.S.E.A. Agent #1, January 1966 Tower Comics
Université Notre Dame des Ombres (Our Lady of the Shadows University) Action Comics Weekly #636, January 1989 DC Comics
Weapon X Project Marvel Comics Presents #72, 1991 Marvel Comics

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