what is hydra marvel

Hydra is a fictional terrorist organization that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics). Its name alludes to the mythical Lernaean Hydra, as does its motto: "If a head is cut off, two more shall take its place," proclaiming the organizations resilience). Hydra has appeared in various media adaptations, including films, television series, and video games, and it plays a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the comics, Hydra is a malevolent and influential organization that has been wreaking havoc around the globe since World War II. Its members include some of the most evil villains in history, and they continue to sow chaos and disorder across the world. The organization was founded during World War II by Nazi agent Wolfgang von Strucker, who later joined forces with the Red Skull. Together, they set up a new base of power in Japan, which the Skull intended to lead himself in case Germany lost the war. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hydra appeared as the main group of villains in the movie Captain America: The First Avenger, and were led by Johann Schmidt, the Red Skull).