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|name         = A.I.M.
|image        = AIM by Kirby.jpg
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|caption      = A.I.M. troopers from ''[[Tales of Suspense]]'' #94.<br>Art by [[Jack Kirby]] and [[Joe Sinnott]].
|publisher    = [[Marvel Comics]]
|debut        = ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #146<br>(July 1966)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Misiroglu |first1=Gina Renée |last2=Eury |first2=Michael |title=The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood |date=2006 |publisher=Visible Ink Press |isbn=9780780809772 |url=https://archive.org/details/supervillainbook0000gina/page/4/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref>
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|owners       = [[Monica Rappaccini]]<br/>[[Scientist Supreme#Andrew Forson|Andrew Forson]]<br/>[[Baron Strucker]]<br/>[[MODOK]]<br/>[[Sunspot (Marvel Comics)|Sunspot]]
|employees    = Allesandro Brannex<br/>[[Doomsday Man]]<br/>Head Case
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|subcat       = Marvel Comics
|sortkey      = Avengers Idea Mechanics
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'''A.I.M.''' ('''Advanced Idea Mechanics''') is a fictional [[criminal organization]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]], it [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #146 (July 1966).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashford |first=Sage |date=October 19, 2022 |title=The First 10 Villain Teams In Marvel Comics |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-first-teams/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> A.I.M. is primarily depicted as a [[think tank]] of brilliant [[scientist]]s dedicated to [[world domination]] through technological means.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sakellariou |first=Alexandra |date=September 19, 2020 |title=What AIM's REAL Plan Is In Marvel's Avengers |url=https://screenrant.com/avengers-game-aim-modok-evil-plan-story-tarleton/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

The organization started as a branch of [[Hydra (comics)|HYDRA]] founded by [[Baron Strucker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corley |first=Shaun |date=November 30, 2022 |title=Iron Man's Forgotten MCU Villains Were His Perfect Foil All Along |url=https://screenrant.com/aim-mcu-iron-man-3-disappointment-comic-villains/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Meet M.O.D.O.K., A.I.M.'s Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/modok-george-tarleton-aim-explained |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

Since its original introduction in comics, A.I.M. has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products including [[video game]]s and [[Television show|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]].

==Publication history==
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A.I.M. debuted in ''Strange Tales'' #146 (July 1966), created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=December 15, 2022 |title=Captain America is Going to War with a Vast Criminal Organization – And It Isn't Hydra |url=https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-sentinel-of-liberty-aim-returns-marvel/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> It is revealed to be a branch of the organization known as THEM in ''Strange Tales'' #147 (August 1966). A large organization was mentioned in ''Strange Tales'' #142 (March 1966) and depicted in ''[[Tales of Suspense]]'' #78 (June 1966) a few months earlier. It is later revealed in ''Strange Tales'' #149 (October 1966) that THEM is also a parent organization to the [[Secret Empire (organization)|Secret Empire]] and is a new incarnation of the previously dissolved [[Hydra (comics)|HYDRA]].

==Organization==
A.I.M. is described as an organization of scientists and their hirelings dedicated to the acquisition of power and overthrowing of all the world's governments through science and technology. Its leadership traditionally consists of the seven-member [[Board of directors|Board of Directors]] (formerly known as the Imperial Council) with a rotating [[chairperson]]. Under the Directors in the hierarchy are various division supervisors, and under them are the technicians and salesmen/dealers.

The organization supplies arms and technology to various [[Terrorism|terrorist]] and subversive organizations to foster a violent [[technological revolution]] and to generate [[Profit (economics)|profit]]. A.I.M. operatives are usually involved in research, development, manufacturing, and sales of technology. Members of A.I.M. are required to have at least a [[master's degree]], if not a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]], in an area of [[science]], [[mathematics]], or [[business]].

A.I.M.'s reach is worldwide and it operates various [[front organization]]s such as Targo Corporation, International Data Integration and Control, Cadenza Industries, Koenig and Strey, Pacific Vista Laboratories, Allen's Department Store, and Omnitech. It has had a number of [[Headquarters|bases of operations]], including a [[nuclear submarine]] in the [[Atlantic Ocean]]; bases in [[The Bronx|the Bronx, New York]]; Black Mesa, Colorado; [[West Caldwell, New Jersey]]; [[Asia]], [[Canada]], [[Europe]], [[Haiti]], [[India]], [[Sudan]] and Boca Caliente (also known as A.I.M. Island), an island republic in the [[Caribbean]].

==Technology==
Over all of its appearances, A.I.M. has produced three major implements of deadly potential. The greatest of these is the [[Cosmic Cube]], a device capable of altering reality.<ref name=Doucet>John P. Doucet, "Chapter One: On the Design of Mental Organisms", in: Marie Hendry and Jennifer Page, eds., ''Media, Technology and the Imagination'', Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars, 2013, {{ISBN|978-1-4438-4850-3}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=ztMwBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA19 pp.&nbsp;19–20].</ref> However, A.I.M. does not realize that the cube is merely a containment device, in which the real power is an entity accidentally drawn into their dimension. The Cosmic Cube eventually evolves into [[Kubik (comics)|Kubik]]. Their second achievement is the [[Super-Adaptoid]], an [[Android (robot)|android]] capable of mimicking the appearance and [[Superpower (ability)|superpowers]] of other beings, which is made possible by incorporating a sliver of the Cosmic Cube into its form. When Kubik recovers the sliver after defeating the Adaptoid, the android is rendered inanimate. A.I.M.'s third major achievement is the creation of [[MODOK]] (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing), an artificially [[Mutant|mutated]] human with an enormous head accompanied by a massive [[computation]]al brain and [[Psionics|psionic]] abilities.<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #93–94</ref> MODOK is originally an A.I.M. scientist named George Tarleton, who is selected by A.I.M.'s leader at the time, the [[Scientist Supreme]], to be the subject of the [[Bionics|bionic]] and genetic experiments that turn him into MODOK.<ref name=Doucet/><ref>''Captain America'' #133</ref> After his transformation, MODOK kills the Scientist Supreme and takes control of A.I.M., later taking advantage of the chaos within HYDRA following HYDRA Island's destruction and the deaths of Baron Strucker and most of HYDRA's leading members to sever all of A.I.M.'s ties with HYDRA. A.I.M. has remained independent ever since.

A.I.M. has made developments in fields such as advanced weaponry (plasma blasters, cryo-cannons, anti-charge bazookas, paralyzer rays, q-bombs, sonatrons), [[robot]]s (synthoids, Adaptoids, robot duplicates, giant robots, etc.), [[cyborg]]s, [[Synthetic biology|artificial lifeforms]], biological [[virus]]es (Omega Bacillus, Virus X), radio wave-transmitted "broadcast power," and [[Brainwashing|mind control]], cloaking, and [[teleportation]] technology. Its agents use a variety of [[submarine]]s, [[hovercraft]], [[Jet aircraft|jets]], ships, and other vehicles. A.I.M. has also attempted to recreate versions of MODOK, including transforming [[Kate Waynesboro|Dr. Katherine Waynesboro]] into Ms. MODOK<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #190</ref> and creating SODAM<ref>''Solo Avengers'' #14–16</ref> (later revamped as MODAM).<ref name="Quasar #8">''Quasar'' #8</ref> Since A.I.M's establishment as an exotic arms dealer,<ref name="Quasar #8"/> members have access to whatever exotic weaponry available in its warehouses.

A.I.M.'s leaders traditionally wear yellow three-piece business suits. Technical supervisors wear yellow [[jumpsuit]]s, skull-caps, and [[goggles]]. The organization is known for the "[[beekeeper]]"-like outfits of its underlings since their first appearance.

After the [[Scorpion (Carmilla Black)|"Scorpion: Poison Tomorrow"]] arc of ''[[Amazing Fantasy]]'', A.I.M. gained a new costume involving [[Insectoids in science fiction|insectoid]] armor and large guns.

The [[Livewires (comics)|Livewires]] member Cornfed wears an A.I.M. uniform. He also wears a button referencing "The Real A.I.M".

==Fictional organization history==
A.I.M.'s origins begin late in [[World War II]] with Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's creation of [[Hydra (Marvel Comics)|HYDRA]]. Under the code name THEM, he creates two HYDRA branches called Advanced Idea Mechanics and the [[Secret Empire (organization)|Secret Empire]]. A.I.M.'s purpose is to develop advanced weaponry for HYDRA. It is close to developing and attaining nuclear weapons when HYDRA Island is invaded by American and Japanese troops. Although HYDRA suffers a major setback, it survives and grows in secret over the following decades.

A.I.M. has numerous encounters with various [[superhero]]es and [[supervillain]]s and is the subject of ongoing undercover investigations by [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] It is responsible for reviving the [[Red Skull]] from [[suspended animation]].<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #79. Marvel Comics.</ref> An A.I.M. android factory in a [[Florida]] swamp is raided by S.H.I.E.L.D., which also involves Count Bornag Royale due to a weapons deal negotiation.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Strange Tales'' #146. Marvel Comics.</ref> A.I.M. then raids S.H.I.E.L.D.'s New York City headquarters.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #147. Marvel Comics.</ref> As a result of these events, Royale is discredited, and A.I.M.'s headquarters are destroyed.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #149. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A.I.M. employs [[Batroc the Leaper]] to recover an explosive compound called Inferno 42<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #75–76. Marvel Comics.</ref> and dispatches a chemical android against [[Nick Fury]] and [[Captain America]].<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #78</ref> A.I.M. also dispatches their special agent, the Cyborg, against Captain America.<ref name="Captain America #124">''Captain America'' #124. Marvel Comics.</ref> A.I.M. is involved in a skirmish with the [[Maggia (comics)#The Nefaria Family|Maggia]] and its "Big M".<ref>''Iron Man and Sub-Mariner'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> A.I.M. also captures [[Iron Man]] in an attempt to analyze and replicate his [[Iron Man's armor|armor]].<ref name="Iron Man #1">''Iron Man'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> MODOK and A.I.M. are responsible for transforming [[Betty Ross]] briefly into the [[Gamma ray|gamma-irradiated]] bird-woman called the Harpy.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #167–168</ref> A.I.M. dispatches their special agent the [[Doomsday Man|Destructor]] to capture [[Carol Danvers|Ms. Marvel]].<ref name="Ms. Marvel #2">''Ms. Marvel'' #1-4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

For a time, a schism develops within A.I.M., causing it to split into Blue and Yellow factions (the former loyal to MODOK, the latter independent from him). These factions battle each other,<ref>''Ms. Marvel'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> with MODOK and the Blue faction employing [[Deathbird]] as an operative.<ref>''Ms. Marvel'' #9–10. Marvel Comics.</ref> A.I.M. captures the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and [[Namor]] to test Virus X on them.<ref>''Marvel Two-In-One'' #81–82. Marvel Comics.</ref> The Blue faction later makes an attempt to recapture the [[Cosmic Cube]].<ref name="Captain America Annual #7">''Captain America'' Annual #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> A second battle occurs between the rival factions,<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #289. Marvel Comics.</ref> but since then factions no longer seem to be active within A.I.M.

A.I.M. hires the [[Serpent Society]] to kill MODOK, which they do successfully.<ref>''Captain America'' #313</ref> A.I.M. is responsible for a jet attack on the [[West Coast Avengers]] compound<ref name="Iron Man #201">''Iron Man'' #201. Marvel Comics.</ref> and then takes over Boca Caliente<ref>''Iron Man'' #207–208</ref> and unleashes a microbe aboard the Stark space satellite.<ref>''Iron Man'' #215. Marvel Comics.</ref> A.I.M. also sends an agent to attempt to confiscate the quantum-bands given to [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]].<ref>''Quasar'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The organization is revealed to have become a 'techno-[[Anarchism|anarchist]]' group with no connection to HYDRA and a hatred for [[fascism]]. With the introduction of [[Death's Head#Death's Head 3.0|Death's Head 3.0]], a [[Pacifism|pacifist]] version of the organization with a new leader is promised.<ref>the [[Scorpion (Carmilla Black)|''Scorpion: Poison Tomorrow'']] arc of [[Amazing Fantasy]]</ref>

During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline, [[Quasimodo (comics)|Quasimodo]] researches A.I.M. for [[Norman Osborn]]. He considers them to have little expertise and suggest that they be an enemy to rally against rather than an ally.<ref>''Dark Reign Files'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A.I.M. helps General [[Thunderbolt Ross]] and [[Doc Samson]] create the [[Red Hulk]].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #600. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A.I.M. creates the [[Pocket universe|pocket dimension]] of Earth-13584 by using an obtained sliver of time to alter certain events so they can obtain technology from various individuals. They do this by exploiting the fluidity of time brought on by Kang the Conqueror manipulating the past. This lasts until the [[Dark Avengers]] end up in the new reality, causing it to collapse. The Dark Avengers are able to get out before the pocket dimension collapses.<ref>''Dark Avengers'' vol. 2 #190. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When the [[Secret Avengers]] recruit [[Taskmaster (character)|Taskmaster]] after freeing him from Bagalia, they send him to infiltrate the new High Council of A.I.M. which consists of Andrew Forson, [[Graviton (comics)|Graviton]], Jude the Entropic Man, [[Mentallo]], [[Superia (comics)|Superia]], and [[Yelena Belova]].<ref name="Secret Avengers #2">''Secret Avengers'' vol. 2 #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Forson then leads A.I.M. to a weapons expo, where A.I.M. fights the Secret Avengers. During the battle, Forson steals the [[Iron Patriot]] armor.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' vol. 2 #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

[[Daisy Johnson]] launches an unsanctioned operation sending the Secret Avengers to A.I.M. Island to assassinate Forson. Johnson is suspended for breaking protocol and [[Maria Hill]] is put in charge of S.H.I.E.L.D. again. Forson is revealed to still be alive and A.I.M. becomes a new permanent member of the Security Council.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In ''[[Avengers World]],'' using an unidentified device, Forson and A.I.M. accelerate the flow of time within the limits of A.I.M. Island, creating a year of progress in the real world within hours and transforming A.I.M. into a technologically advanced empire.<ref>''Avengers World'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A.I.M. has a more violent offshoot, Advanced Ideas of Destruction (A.I.D.); the two competing organizations are major antagonists of [[Captain America]] in the mid-2000s.<ref name=Steinmetz>Christian Steinmetz,<!-- not [[Christian Steinmetz]], the basketballer --> "A Genealogy of Evil: Captain America vs. the Shadows of the National Imagined Community", in: Robert G. Weiner, ed., ''Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero: Critical Essays'', Jefferson, North Carolina / London: McFarland, 2009, {{ISBN|978-0-7864-3703-0}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=gQD0WX6czQAC&q=two+opposing+groups%2C+Advanced+Idea+Mechanics p.&nbsp;199].</ref>

During the "[[All-New, All-Different Marvel]]" branding, it is revealed that the A.I.M. members that fled when [[Sunspot (Marvel Comics)|Sunspot]] bought out A.I.M. have been taken in by [[Maker (character)|Maker]] and work for his organization W.H.I.S.P.E.R. (World Headquarters for International Scientific Philosophical Experimentation and Research) to reshape the world.<ref>''Avengers'' vol. 6 #0. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After Sunspot leaves A.I.M., [[Toni Ho]] succeeds him and allows the rogue A.I.M. cells to reclaim their acronym, as Ho has her organization rebranded as R.E.S.C.U.E.<ref name="Avengers #690. Marvel Comics">''Avengers'' #690. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "[[Gang War (comics)|Gang War]]" storyline, [[Crime Master]] mentions that he has allied with A.I.M. for the upcoming gang war as an A.I.M. Agent is with him at the meeting with the other crime lords.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man - Gang War First Strike'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some A.I.M. Agents accompanied Crime Master in his fight against [[Ringmaster (comics)|Ringmaster]] and his hypnotized civilians. Both sides were defeated by Spider-Man's group with the hypnotized civilians freed from Ringmaster's control. Spider-Man called up Mayor [[Luke Cage]] to arrange for the villains to be picked up and processed.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #39. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some of the A.I.M. Agents that avoided capture were recruited to Madame Masque's side.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #42. Marvel Comics.</ref> In a flashback, some A.I.M. Agents working for Madame Masque were briefly seen fighting [[Big Ben Donovan]]'s gang.<ref>''Jackpot'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some A.I.M. Agents accompanied Madame Masque and a mind-controlled [[Shotgun (comics)|Shotgun]], [[Count Nefaria]], [[Silvermane]], and [[Owl (Marvel Comics)|Owl]] in fighting [[Janice Lincoln]]'s group in Central Park. The A.I.M. Agents were among those that were defeated by Spider-Man and his allies.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #43-44. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some of the straggling A.I.M. Agents were later defeated by Elektra's Daredevil appearance and left for the police.<ref>''Daredevil: Gang War'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Heroic offshoots==
===Avengers Idea Mechanics===
During the ''Time Runs Out'' storyline, Sunspot reveals that he bought A.I.M and used their resources to investigate incursions threatening reality. Heroes working as part of Avengers Idea Mechanics include [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]], [[Squirrel Girl]], [[Songbird (character)|Songbird]], [[Wiccan (character)|Wiccan]], [[Hulkling]], [[White Tiger (Ava Ayala)|White Tiger]], [[Power Man (Victor Alvarez)|Power Man]] and [[Pod (comics)|Pod]]. Sunspot reveals he has fired much of higher management. Many heroes working in the primary Avengers team, such as [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and [[Hyperion (comics)|Hyperion]], work side by side with A.I.M.<ref>''Avengers'' vol. 5 #35. Marvel Comics.</ref> When they create a machine to propel individuals across the [[Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Multiverse]], some of the heroes who were helping A.I.M. offer themselves for a one-way trip to find the origin of the incursions threatening all reality.<ref>''Avengers'' vol. 5 #36. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Following the fight against [[Maker (character)|Maker]], Sunspot meets with the [[Federal government of the United States|government]] and they make plans to merge Avengers Idea Mechanics with the U.S. government. At the same time, Avengers Idea Mechanics defeats A.I.M's splinter groups.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 4 #18. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===American Intelligence Mechanics===
The merger between the U.S. government and Avengers Idea Mechanics results in the formation of American Intelligence Mechanics.<ref>''U.S.Avengers'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Since Da Costa had turned the organization into a force for good, rogue cells exist fighting for A.I.M.'s original goals on behalf of their former leaders, Andrew Forson and Monica Rappaccini. To tackle the nuisances caused by these cells, Da Costa's successor Toni Ho lets them reclaim the organization's acronym, while rebranding her own organization into R.E.S.C.U.E.<ref name="Avengers #690. Marvel Comics"/>

==Splinter groups==
These AIM splinter cells have appeared in various issues:

* '''Advanced Ideas in Destruction''' (AID)<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 5</ref>
** '''Michael Friedman'''<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 5 #13</ref>
* '''Radically Advanced Ideas in Destruction''' (RAID)<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 5 #17</ref> – AIM-like company. Designed exoskeleton. Forced to help Captain America track the Cosmic Cube.
* '''Advanced Genocide Mechanics''' (AGM) – Located in the Congo. Led by MODOG (Mental Organism Designed Only for Genocide).<ref>''Invincible Iron Man'' #1</ref>

===Fronts===
* '''Adarco Corporation''' (Advanced Robotic Company)<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' Annual #27</ref> – Developed Annex and BREW technology.
** '''Dr. Hillman Barto'''<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' Annual #26</ref> – Ally of [[Annex (comics)|Annex]]. Currently deceased.<ref name="Annex #4">''Annex'' #4</ref>
** '''Brace'''<ref name="Annex #1">''Annex'' #1</ref> – A cyborg. Destroyed by Annex.<ref name="Annex #4"/>
* '''Cadence Industries'''<ref>''Captain America'' #315</ref> – Entertainment media company that collects the corpse of MODOK.
* '''IDIC''' (International Data Integration and Control)<ref>''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Master of Kung Fun]]'' #102</ref>
** '''Diadem''' (Lucieane D'Hiven)<ref>''Master of Kung Fu'' #102</ref>
** '''Kenjiro Tanaka'''<ref>''Quasar'' #5</ref> – Former [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] agent who trained alongside [[Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)|Wendell Vaughn]]. Infiltrates IDIC and stays on as an employee after the break-up of SHIELD. Leaves to join Vaughn Securities and is promoted to partner and eventually CEO due to Vaughan spending less time on Earth.
* '''Koenig and Strey'''<ref>''Identity Disc'' #2</ref> – Based in Manhattan. Invaded by [[Bullseye (Marvel Comics)|Bullseye]], [[Deadpool]], [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]], [[Sabretooth (character)|Sabretooth]], and [[Vulture (Marvel Comics)|The Vulture]] on behalf of Valeria Jessup.
* '''Omnitech'''<ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 3 #44</ref>
* '''Targo Corporation'''<ref>''Iron Man'' #207</ref>

==Members==
===Leaders===
* '''[[Super-Adaptoid|Alessandro Brannex (Super-Adaptoid)]]'''<ref name="Quasar #9">''Quasar'' #9. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Android and chairman of the board.
* '''[[Monica Rappaccini]]'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #7">''Amazing Fantasy'' vol. 2 #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Mother of [[Scorpion (Carmilla Black)|Carmilla Black]], Scientist Supreme, and an Italian national. [[PhD]] in biochemistry from the [[University of Padua]]. Develops poisons for the Black Orchestra and A.I.M.. Seeks to reestablish contact with her daughter.
* '''[[MODOK|George Tarleton a.k.a. MODOK (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing)]]'''<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #93</ref> – Former A.I.M. scientist and current leader of A.I.M. as Scientist Supreme. Mutated by George Clinton and driven insane by energies present at the creation of Earth's first [[Cosmic Cube]]. Was originally supposed to be called MODOC (Mental Organism Designed Only for Computing). Father of Head Case (Sean Madigan).

====High Council of A.I.M.====
* '''Andrew Forson''' – Supreme Leader of the High Council of A.I.M.<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/><ref name="Fantastic Four #610">''Fantastic Four'' #610. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''[[Graviton (comics)|Graviton]]''' – Minister of Science.<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>
* '''Jude the Entropic Man''' – Minister of Health.<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>
* '''[[Mentallo]]''' – Minister of Public Affairs.<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>
* '''[[Superia (comics)|Superia]]''' – [[Education minister|Minister of Education]].<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>
* '''[[Taskmaster (character)|Taskmaster]]''' – [[Ministry of defence|Minister of Defense]] (undercover for the Secret Avengers).<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>
* '''[[Yelena Belova]]''' – [[Minister of State]].<ref name="Secret Avengers #2"/>

====Former====
* '''George Clinton'''<ref name="Captain America #133">''Captain America'' #133. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Former Scientist Supreme. Involved in the creation of [[MODOK|MODOC/MODOK]] and the [[Cosmic Cube]]. Mind drained by the [[Red Skull]], [[Arnim Zola]], and the [[Hate-Monger]] (a clone of [[Adolf Hitler]]) in an attempt to recreate the Cosmic Cube.
* '''Chet Madden'''<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 3 #35. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Former head of A.I.M. and former client of Connie Ferrari.
* '''Dr. Lyle Getz'''<ref name="Captain America #133"/> – Former Scientist Supreme. Currently deceased.
* '''Head Case (Sean Madigan)'''<ref>''Ms. Marvel'' vol. 2 #13. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Long-lost son of MODOK.
* '''Maxwell Mordius'''<ref name="Iron Man #1"/> – Currently deceased.
* '''Valdemar Tykkio'''<ref name="Iron Man #201"/> – Scientist Supreme. Institutes a takeover of Boca Caliente. Brother of Yorgon Tykkio.
* '''Wolfgang von Strucker (Baron Strucker)'''<ref>''Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> – [[Nazism|Nazi]] founder of [[Hydra (Marvel Comics)|HYDRA]].
* '''Alvin Tarleton'''<ref name="M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #4">''"M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games" #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> – George Tarleton's father and one of the original founders of A.I.M. Got George a job with the organization as a custodian, then authorized his transformation into MODOK. Driven out by MODOK and forced to hide in the fake suburb of Butterville, [[Ohio]]. MODOK begins malfunctioning and experiencing false memories, which Tarleton uses to lure him to his base so he can capture him and reset his brain, hoping to repeat their initial experiment with more successful results. MODOK kills him by activating his Uru phone before the mind wipe can be completed and uploading his consciousness onto the phone so he can "swipe left" on him.

====Members and agents====
* '''AD-45 Riot-Bots'''<ref name="Captain America vol. 3 #13">''Captain America'' vol. 3 #13. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Abu-Jamal Rodriguez'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #8">''Amazing Fantasy'' vol. 2 #8. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Alexandre Copernicus'''<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #352">''The Uncanny X-Men'' #352. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Andrew Ritter'''<ref name="Sabretooth & Mystique #1"/>
* '''Arthur Shaman'''<ref name="Defenders #57">''The Defenders'' #57. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Hypnotist. Kidnaps Michael Barnett and attempts to force the Hulk to kill Ms. Marvel.
* '''B'Tumba'''<ref>''The Avengers'' #87. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Wakandan, son of N'Baza, an old friend of T'Challa. Allies with A.I.M. to sell [[vibranium]]. Sacrifices his life to save T'Challa from A.I.M.
* '''[[Baron Samedi (comics)|Baron Rolando Samedi]]'''<ref>''Strange Tales'' #171. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Creates pseudo-zuvembies and fights Brother Voodoo. Not to be confused with the [[Baron Samedi|deity of the same name]].
* '''Bernard Worrell'''<ref name="Captain America Annual #7"/> – Member of A.I.M.'s Blue Faction. Former apprentice of George Clinton. Leads the capture of the Cosmic Cube/Kubik, but is unable to control it once it begins its metamorphosis into Kubik.
* '''Betty Sumitro'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #8"/>
* '''Betty Swanson'''{{Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2015}}
* '''Brace'''<ref>''Annex'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Brendon Newton'''<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #352"/>
* '''Cache'''<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 3 #33. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Artificial intelligence.
* '''Carl Alexis Lombardi'''<ref name="Captain Universe/Hulk #1"/> – Seeks Uni-Power. Kills David Garrett when he has outlived his usefulness. Confesses after being captured by Daredevil.
* '''Clete Billups'''<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 3 #25. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Infiltrates S.H.I.E.L.D. Kills his "partners" to steal the body of [[Protocide]]. Duped by [[Captain America]] and [[Sharon Carter]] into leading them to A.I.M.'s headquarters.
* '''Clytemnestra Erwin'''<ref>''Iron Man'' #171. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Infiltrates [[Stark Industries|Stark Enterprises]] to gain revenge on [[Iron Man|Tony Stark]] for causing the death of her brother Morley. Killed by an out-of-control A.I.M. missile.<ref>''Iron Man'' #200–216. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Commander Robert Cypher'''<ref name="Sabretooth & Mystique #1">''Sabretooth & Mystique'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Seeks technology to take control of nuclear missiles.
* '''Count Bornag Royale'''<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* '''Cyborg'''<ref name="Captain America #124"/> – Hired assassin.
* '''David Garrett'''<ref name="Captain Universe/Hulk #1">''Captain Universe/Hulk'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Ally of A.I.M. Funds Gilbert Wiles to monitor his tracking of the Uni-Power. Slain by Lombardi after outliving his usefulness.<ref name="Captain Universe/Hulk #1"/>
* '''Destructor''' (Kerwin Korman)<ref name="Ms. Marvel #2"/> – Former premier weapons-maker. Stumbles upon and unleashes the power core of Kree Psyche-Magnitron. Built into the Doomsday Man by A.I.M. technicians and used as its power source. Discovered and freed by Avengers. Requires continued connection to the remnants of the Doomsday Man for life support.
* '''[[Doctor Nemesis|Doctor Nemesis (Michael Craig Stockton)]]'''<ref>''Marvel Feature'' #9</ref>
* '''[[Doomsday Man]]'''<ref>''Ms Marvel'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Virtually indestructible robot created by Dr. Kronton to steal cobalt bombs and blackmail the U.S. Initially defeated by Silver Surfer, later revived by Kree Psyche-Magnitron. Battled and destroyed by Ms. Marvel, rebuilt by A.I.M. and merged with Kerwin Korman, whom it used as a power source. Battles Avengers, seeks Warbird as replacement when Kerwin begins to weaken. Destroyed by Justice, remnants used as life support for Korman.
* '''Dr. Cristiano Ryder'''<ref>''Captain America'' #127. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Poses as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to regain control of Android X-4.
* '''Dr. Ralph Rider'''<ref name="Nova #12">''Nova'' #12. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Brother of Charles Rider, uncle of [[Nova (Richard Rider)|Richard]] and Robert Rider. Leading research scientist until killed by Photon (Jason Dean).<ref name="Nova #12"/>
* '''Evelyn Necker'''<ref>''Death's Head II'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Earth-8410 liaison.
* '''[[Fixer (Marvel Comics)|Fixer (Paul Norbert Ebersol)]]'''<ref name="Strange Tales #141">''Strange Tales'' #141. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''[[Grizzly (comics)|Grizzly]]'''<ref>''Captain America'' #120</ref> – A.I.M. agent R-1. Used by MODOK in a plot to capture atomic scientist Paul Fosgrave. Not to be confused with the Spider-Man enemy or Cable's deceased teammate.
* '''[[Harness (comics)|Harness (Erika Benson)]]'''<ref>''The New Mutants'' Annual #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Mother of [[Piecemeal (Gilbert Benson)|Piecemeal]]. Forced to locate and absorb the energy of [[Proteus (Marvel Comics)|Proteus]]. Wears an armored exo-skeleton.
* '''Harold Bainbridge'''<ref>''Secret Avengers'' vol. 2 #8. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Agent that [[Mockingbird (Marvel Comics)|Mockingbird]] impersonates during the Secret Avengers' raid on A.I.M. Island.
* '''Highwayman'''<ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #137. Marvel Comics.</ref> – English criminal. Attempts to steal the Cognium Steel from Oracle INC., but is defeated by Iron Fist.
* '''Hyun Rahman'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #11">''Amazing Fantasy'' vol. 2 #11. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Ian Fitzpatrick''' (Mr. Jinx)<ref name="ClanDestine #9">''ClanDestine'' #9. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''James Hendrickson'''<ref name="Sabretooth & Mystique #1"/>
* '''Jason Rilker'''<ref name="Captain America vol. 3 #13"/>
* '''Jethro Prufrock'''<ref name="Punisher Annual #3"/> – Father of George and Martha Prufock. Perennial right-wing [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] candidate for president and a staunch advocate of arms-stockpiling. Slain by a mutated George.<ref name="Punisher Annual #3"/>
* '''Julia Black'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #7"/> – Adoptive mother of Carmilla Black. Former ties to Symbionese Liberation Army. Currently deceased.<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #7"/>
* '''Lifeform (George Prufrock)'''<ref name="Punisher Annual #3">''The Punisher'' Annual #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Mutated into a progressively larger carnivorous creature by exposure to an experimental virus developed by his father, Jethro Prufock, at A.I.M.
* '''[[Maria Pym|MODAM (Olinka Barankova)]]'''<ref name="Quasar #9"/> – Creation of A.I.M. whose name is an acronym for '''M'''obile '''O'''rganism '''D'''esigned for '''A'''ggressive '''M'''aneuvers. Also operates under the names '''"Maria Pym"''' and '''SODAM''' ('''S'''pecialized '''O'''rganism '''D'''esigned for '''A'''ggressive '''M'''aneuvers). Killed by MODOK.<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 3 #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Marc Planck'''<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #352"/>
* '''[[Mentallo|Mentallo (Marvin Flumm)]]'''<ref name="Strange Tales #141"/>
* '''Njeri Damphousse'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #11"/> – Currently still with A.I.M.
* '''Paul Allen'''<ref>''Astonishing Tales'' #8. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Infiltrates [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] Current whereabouts are unknown.
* '''Peggy Park'''<ref>''Marvel Holiday Special 2006''. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Professor Aaron Whyte'''<ref name="ClanDestine #9"/>
* '''Ramona Starr'''<ref>''Ka-Zar the Savage'' #18. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Shoots [[Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)|Ka-Zar]] in the head and forces him to perform a mission for A.I.M. Also known as Ramona Courtland.
* '''[[Red Skull]]''' (Johann Schmidt)<ref>''Captain America Comics'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Seekers'''
* '''Solemne Brannex'''<ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #174. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Possibly the sister of Allesandro Brannex. Seeks aid from S.H.I.E.L.D. when A.I.M. obtains a [[Shi'ar]] vessel.
* '''Stryke'''<ref>''Iron Man Annual'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''[[Super-Adaptoid]]''' – Robot that can copy the appearance and superpowers of anyone.<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #82. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Timekeeper'''<ref>''Marvel Graphic Novel #16: Aladdin Effect''. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Scientist and leader of an A.I.M. outpost in Venture Ridge, [[Wyoming]]. Attempts to tap into the power of Holly-Ann Ember.
* '''Timothy Black'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #7"/> – Adoptive father of Carmilla Black. Former ties to Symbionese Liberation Army. Currently deceased.<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #7"/>
* '''Ultra-Adaptoid''' – Stronger version of the Super-Adaptoid.<ref>''Super-Villain Team-Up: MODOK's 11'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''[[Victorius (comics)|Victorius (Victor Conrad)]]'''<ref>''[[Astonishing Tales]] #18'' (June 1973). Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Wakers'''<ref name="Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #11"/> – A.I.M. deep penetration agents under the leadership of Scorpion (Carmilla Black) and four others. Genetically engineered to resist all chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons,
** '''Lars Branco'''<ref>''Amazing Fantasy'' vol. 2 #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> – Waker agent. Currently deceased.
* '''Warbot'''<ref name="Defenders #57"/> – A.I.M. weapon. Used by Arthur Shaman to capture the Hulk to use against Ms. Marvel. Destroyed by Ms. Marvel.
* '''Yorgon Tykkio'''<ref name="Iron Man #201"/> – Brother of Valdemar. Becomes a cyborg and leads a revolt against his brother's rule. Controls the body of MODOK and destroys it after he is defeated in battle against Iron Man. Allies with Clytemnestra Erwin against Iron Man. Killed by Clytemnestra when she is attempting to flee from him.<ref>''Iron Man'' #216. Marvel Comics.</ref>

====Avengers/American Idea Mechanics members====
* '''[[Sunspot (Marvel Comics)|Roberto da Costa]]''' - Supreme Leader following his acquisition and buying out of A.I.M.'s faculties.
* '''[[Toni Ho|Dr. Toni Ho]]''' - Scientist and engineer whose work emulates Stark's Iron Man designs. Becomes the second [[Pepper Potts|Rescue]] and later the third [[Iron Patriot]].
* '''[[Robert Maverick|Red Hulk (General Robert Maverick)]]''' - General who uses a Hulk Plug-In to become his version of Red Hulk for an hour.

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
''[[Screen Rant]]'' included A.I.M. in their "Marvel: The 10 Most Powerful Henchmen In The Comics" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chrysostomou |first=George |date=October 16, 2021 |title=Marvel: The 10 Most Powerful Henchmen |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-comics-strongest-henchmen/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' ranked A.I.M. 7th in their "10 Most Powerful Secret Organizations In Marvel Comics" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=2019-09-26 |title=10 Most Powerful Secret Organizations In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/10-most-powerful-secret-organizations-in-marvel-comics-ranked/ |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref> and 10th in their "10 Most Evil Teams In Marvel" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Chris |date=2019-06-16 |title=10 Most Evil Teams In Marvel, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/evil-teams-marvel-ranked/ |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Impact ===
Both A.I.M. and Hydra first appeared in the 1960s as analogues for the threat of [[Communism]],{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} but are also associated with [[Nazism]] and resemble organizations fought by [[Captain America]] in [[World War II]]. Political science professor Matthew J. Costello<!-- not [[Matthew Costello]] the fiction writer --> has pointed out that this conflation of communism and Nazism removes ambiguity from the threat and thus from America's moral superiority in the comics.<ref>Matthew J. Costello, ''Secret Identity Crisis: Comic Books and the Unmasking of Cold War America'', New York: Continuum, 2009, {{ISBN|9780826429971}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=tsCoAwAAQBAJ&q=Advanced+Idea+Mechanics+%28AIM%29 pp.&nbsp;70–71].</ref> In contrast, in the post-[[September 11 attacks|9/11]] context of ''Iron Man 3'', [[Pepper Potts|Pepper]] says of Extremis' war profiteering, "That's exactly what [Stark Industries] used to do."<ref name="NY" /> Whereas immediately after 9/11 Captain America was concerned with [[Islamic terrorism]], by 2005–2007 he was primarily engaged with [[Domestic terrorism|homegrown terrorists]]: A.I.M. and A.I.D.<ref name="Steinmetz" />

==Other versions==
A.I.M. has outposts active in several other universes in the [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Multiverse]], including the universes for [[Ultimate Marvel]], [[Marvel 1602]], and [[Age of Apocalypse]].

===Heroes Reborn===
In the ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comics)|Heroes Reborn]]'' reality, A.I.M. is led by [[Baron Zemo]] and MODOK as they take on Captain America and the new [[Bucky (Marvel Comics)|Bucky]], [[Rikki Barnes|Rebecca Barnes]].<ref>''Captain America'' vol. 2 #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===2020 Death's Head Future===
A future (2020) version of A.I.M is featured heavily in the [[Marvel UK]] limited series ''[[Death's Head (Minion)|Death's Head II]]''. This future organisation creates the cyborg Minion, which is later taken over by the personality of Death's Head. A.I.M's representative [[Evelyn Necker]] became a popular character in the ongoing series that followed.

In ''Amazing Fantasy'' #16–20, set further in the same future, A.I.M is on the verge of making peace with the UN, when a renegade A.I.M. scientist unleashes Death's Head 3.0 on the peace conference.

===House of M===
In the ''[[House of M]]'' reality, A.I.M. is re-imagined as a human [[resistance movement]] led by Monica Rappacini to oppose [[Exodus (comics)|Exodus]], ruler of [[Australia]], and his [[Brotherhood of Mutants|cohorts]].<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #83. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Marvel Adventures===
In the ''[[Marvel Adventures]]'' version of Iron Man, A.I.M., through the use of [[Dummy corporation|dummy companies]], acquires Stark International's hover platform and uni-beam technology in their invasion of Madripoor, a fictional country. [[Gia-Bao Yinsen]] tries to tell the world about A.I.M.'s terrorist attacks on his country, but his message is dismissed. During Tony Stark's test of his new solar-powered glider, A.I.M. causes him to crash on their artificial island. Stark's heart is damaged, and A.I.M. forces him to build an EMP weapon for A.I.M.'s forces to finish their conquest of Madripoor, in exchange for A.I.M. repairing his heart. Stark learns that Yinsen was also kidnapped, as A.I.M. wants to prevent him from telling the world about their attacks on his country and to use his intellect to build technology for A.I.M. Similar to Iron Man's main [[Marvel Universe]] origin, Yinsen and Stark both build armor to escape. However, Yinsen destroys the generator powering the island in order to save his homeland. The explosion kills Yinsen, but Stark lives and becomes Iron Man to prevent people like A.I.M. from committing evil against innocents. Here, the Supreme Scientist is a black-haired woman who is extremely brilliant. In addition, the uniforms that A.I.M. uses are orange suits. However, the Supreme Scientist wears black clothing in a style similar to [[Darth Vader]].

===Ultimate Marvel===
In the ''[[Ultimate X4]]'' mini-series, A.I.M. commissions [[Rhona Burchill|Mad Thinker]] to steal [[Cerebro]] from the [[Ultimate X-Men|X-Men]] and frame the [[Ultimate Fantastic Four|Fantastic Four]], as seen.<ref>''Ultimate X4''. Marvel Comics.</ref> The miniseries ''Ultimate [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]'' introduces A.I.M. as composed of several directorates spread across the globe, with [[MODOK|George Tarleton]] as an A.I.M. leader on an orbiting research facility. Tarleton and his team attempt to take control of a [[Galactus#Ultimate Marvel|Gah Lak Tus]] module that is left behind in orbit after the swarm is driven away. Being unable to do so on their own, they lure Vision to the station to help them by claiming they will use the knowledge to order the Gah Lak Tus swarm to self-destruct. Once the cyborg Tarleton connects to the module using Vision, he has the module fire an energy beam at her. Tarleton then incorporates the Gah Lak Tus' circuitry into his own body, but it takes him over, transforming him into a machine with a monstrous appearance. He takes over the entire station remotely and sets it to plummet out of orbit, along with the Gah Lak Tus module, which he says has "unfinished business on Earth."<ref>''Ultimate Vision'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> Ultimately, Tarleton is broken free of the module's control and helps Vision and the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon, Dr. Samuel Wilson]], in destroying the module.<ref>''Ultimate Vision'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In ''[[Ultimate Comics: Avengers]]'', a group of A.I.M. terrorists steal advanced technology (revealed to be blueprints for a [[Cosmic Cube]])<ref name="Ultimate Avengers #3">''Ultimate Avengers'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> from the [[Baxter Building]] and have some associations with the [[Ultimate Red Skull|Red Skull]].<ref name="Ultimate Avengers #3"/><ref>''Ultimate Avengers'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
* Though they go unnamed, a group of A.I.M. agents make a cameo in a flashback in the ''[[Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends]]'' episode "The X-Men Adventure".{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} They attack the lab where [[Firestar (Marvel Comics)|Firestar]] and Nathan Price worked at before the latter becomes the villain Cyberiad.
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'' in the second-season episodes "Cell of Iron" and "Not far From the Tree."{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Iron Man: Armored Adventures]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/IronManArmoredAdventures | title=Iron Man: Armored Adventures }}</ref> with the [[Scientist Supreme]], the [[Controller (Marvel Comics)|Controller]] and [[MODOK|MODOC]] as prominent members. 
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Marvel Anime: Wolverine]]'', with the main antagonists Hideki Kurohagi and [[Shingen Yashida]] being prominent members.
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Spider-Man (2017 TV series)|Spider-Man]]''.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} In the episode "School of Hard Knocks", A.I.M. uses an elite boarding school called the Bilderberg Academy as a front for [[Monica Rappaccini]] to experiment on students and grant them the combined powers of the captured [[Captain America]], [[Carol Danvers|Captain Marvel]], and [[Hulk]]. Spider-Man and [[Kamala Khan|Ms. Marvel]] infiltrate Bilderberg Academy and undo Rappaccini's experiments while [[Iron Man]] and [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Black Widow]] capture the A.I.M. agents present. In the episode "A Troubled Mind", A.I.M. steals three mental projection devices and combines them with their robotics to create MODOK, only for both to be defeated by [[the Superior Spider-Man]], Iron Man, Black Widow, and Ms. Marvel, after the latter was mutated from an explosion. In the episode "Amazing Friends", A.I.M. collaborates with [[Baron Mordo]] to capture [[Groot]] and use him as a template for wood [[golem]]s, only to be stopped by Spider-Man, [[Miles Morales]], [[Ironheart (character)|Ironheart]], [[Doctor Strange]], and the [[Amadeus Cho|Totally Awesome Hulk]].
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[M.O.D.O.K. (TV series)|M.O.D.O.K.]]''<ref name="MarvelNYCCPanel">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachael |date=October 9, 2020 |title=NYCC Metaverse: 'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.' Reveals First Look |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/nycc-metaverse-modok-first-look-panel |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011002223/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/nycc-metaverse-modok-first-look-panel |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> This version is entirely founded and led by MODOK, although he eventually causes the organization to go bankrupt and allows the rival company GRUMBL to buy it out. Throughout the series, MODOK continually schemes to reclaim his position as A.I.M.'s leader and eliminate GRUMBL CEO Austin Van Der Sleet, although these attempts continually end in failure and lead to him being demoted and replaced by Monica Rappaccini as Scientist Supreme. Meanwhile, Van Der Sleet uses A.I.M.'s resources and technology to further the plans of his superior, Hexus, the Living Corporation. By the end of the first season, MODOK sells his A.I.M. shares to Iron Man, enabling him to buy out A.I.M. from GRUMBL, while MODOK, Rappaccini, and A.I.M. subordinate Gary go on to establish '''A-I-M-2''' independently.<ref>{{cite episode|title=What Menace Doth the Mailman Deliver!|series=M.O.D.O.K.|credits=Towner, Eric and Alex Kramer (director); Geoff Barbanell and Itai Grunfeld (writer)|network=Hulu|airdate=May 21, 2021|season=1|number=9}}</ref>

===Film===
* A.I.M. appears in the anime film ''[[Iron Man: Rise of Technovore]]''. They are hired by [[Ezekiel Stane]] and [[Sasha Hammer]] to develop a [[techno-organic virus]] called [[Technovore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsarama.com/10284-marvel-and-sony-announce-new-iron-man-animated-feature.html|title=Marvel and Sony Announce New IRON MAN Animated Feature|website=[[Newsarama]]|date=3 March 2023 }}</ref>
* A.I.M. appears in the live-action [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Iron Man 3]]''. This version is a government-sanctioned, privately funded think-tank founded by [[Aldrich Killian]]<ref name=NY>"Chapter 5: 'Nothing's been the same since New York': Ideological Continuity and Change in ''Iron Man 3'' and ''Thor: The Dark World''", in: Terence McSweeney, ed., ''Avengers Assemble!: Critical Perspectives on the Marvel Cinematic Universe'', London/New York: Wallflower-Columbia University, 2017, {{ISBN|9780231186254}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=56lfDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Advanced+Idea+Mechanics%22+Avengers+Marvel+films&pg=PT248 n.p.].</ref> which goes on to develop the [[Extremis]] virus and design the [[Iron Patriot]] armor.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 22, 2013 |title=Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Guy Pearce |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/20330/iron_man_3_under_the_armor_with_guy_pearce |publisher=Marvel.com |access-date=March 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326152136/http://marvel.com/news/story/20330/iron_man_3_under_the_armor_with_guy_pearce |archive-date=2013-03-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Video games===
* A.I.M. troopers and attack drones appear in the Omega Base level in ''[[Marvel Ultimate Alliance]]'', with the former voiced by [[Steve Blum]].{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. appears in the 2008 ''[[Iron Man (video game)|Iron Man]]'' film tie-in game. They work with [[Iron Monger|Obadiah Stane]] to develop an army of Iron Men based on Tony Stark's original prototype suit. Although their attempts to develop an effective power source fail, they are able to create [[Titanium Man]]. However, Iron Man defeats him before thwarting A.I.M.'s attempt to generate power using a solar collection satellite grid.<ref>Martin Flanagan, Mike McKenny, and Andrew Livingstone, ''The Marvel Studios Phenomenon: Inside a Transmedia Universe'', New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 2017, {{ISBN|9781501338533}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=of7XCwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Advanced+Idea+Mechanics%22+Avengers+Marvel+films&pg=PT186 n.p.].</ref>
* A.I.M. appears in the [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] and [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] versions of ''[[Spider-Man: Web of Shadows]]'', having aligned themselves with [[Spencer Smythe]].{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. agents appear in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad (video game)|Marvel Super Hero Squad]]'', voiced by [[Travis Willingham]], [[Nolan North]], and [[Troy Baker]].{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. appears in the ''[[Iron Man 2 (video game)|Iron Man 2]]'' film tie-in game, with its agents voiced by Catherine Campion, [[Andrew Chaikin]], [[Denny Delk]], Eric Goldberg, Adam Harrington, and [[Roger L. Jackson]].{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} They work with [[Kearson DeWitt]] in collaboration with [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon]] to perfect the [[Ultimo (Marvel Comics)|Ultimo]] Program.
* A.I.M. and their R.A.I.D. (Radically Advanced Ideas of Destruction) branch appear in ''[[Marvel Avengers Alliance]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Iron Man 3: The Official Game]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} Led by MODOK, they work in collaboration with the [[Wizard (Marvel Comics)|Wizard]] and [[Doctor Octopus]].
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} Led by MODOK, they are among the supervillains that ally themselves with [[Doctor Doom]]. Iron Man, [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]], and [[Spider-Man]] track Doom aboard an A.I.M. submarine, where they defeat MODOK and his agents.
* A.I.M., hybridized with ''[[Resident Evil]]''{{'}}s [[Umbrella Corporation]] to create "'''A.I.M.brella'''", appears as a stage in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]''. Unlike other fused locations, which were created by [[Ultron]] [[Sigma (Mega Man X)|Sigma]] after they fused their respective universes together, A.I.M.brella is the result of a company merger, as both A.I.M. and Umbrella are led by evil scientists who choose to pool their resources.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/07/21/sdcc17-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-live-blog/|title=SDCC17 Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite: Live Blog|website=WWG}}</ref>
* A.I.M. agents appear in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
* A.I.M. is referenced in ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Spider-Man]]'', providing funding to [[Otto Octavius]] when the city rescinds his development grant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/spider-man-ps4-the-11-most-fascinating-easter-eggs/2900-2245/|title = Spider-Man PS4: The 11 Most Fascinating Easter Eggs and Marvel References}}</ref>
* A.I.M. appears in ''[[Marvel's Avengers (video game)|Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=PlayAvengers |number=1164117413266202624 |date=August 21, 2019 |title=In the five years since the events of A-Day, a new evil threat has emerged: Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.). They believe that science, not Super Heroes, will save the world. Reassemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes to take on AIM in Marvel's Avengers. #EmbraceYourPowers #Reassemble}}</ref> Founded by Dr. George Tarleton after the events of "A-Day", this version is a powerful multinational corporation made to protect the world through science as opposed to "fallible" heroes. They also develop robotic synthoids for public service duties, security forces, and to manage the growing population of [[Inhumans]]. Five years after A-Day, A.I.M. has established a [[police state]] in the U.S. Additionally, a young Inhuman named [[Kamala Khan]] discovers that the company's leaders are experimenting on Inhumans rather than curing them and harvesting their powers to create an army of Adaptoids to replace the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]. After that, a warped Tarleton, now MODOK, intends to wipe out all Inhumans and superpowers on Earth with DARK Terrigen mist, but he is defeated by Khan and the Avengers. After he is presumed dead, [[Monica Rappaccini]] assumes control of A.I.M. and its assets. Realizing that the company is still an active threat, the Avengers partner with [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] to locate and take out A.I.M.'s remaining facilities around the world.<ref>{{cite web |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |date=June 24, 2020 |title=MODOK confirmed as a major supervillain |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-avengers-modok-villain-confirmed-summer-of-gaming |access-date=June 24, 2020 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

===Live performance===
A.I.M. appears in the arena show ''[[Marvel Universe: LIVE!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wheatley|first=Chris|title=Marvel Universe LIVE! Reveals Villain Characters|date=19 November 2013 |url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/19/marvel-universe-live-reveals-villain-characters|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

===Miscellaneous===
Members of A.I.M. appear in issue #5 of ''[[The Avengers: United They Stand]]'' comic book series.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://marvel.com/universe/A.I.M. A.I.M] at Marvel.com
* {{Marveldatabase}}

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