Maria Christina Hill is an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., serving as Director Fury's lieutenant and second-in-command. Following Fury's disappearance, she took over as the acting director. She has no powers of her own but she has extensive military training in handling weapons and in martial arts. She's able to hold on her own in most battles but is occasionally overpowered by other super-powered enemies like Ultron, she wields a laser pistol. She has a negative attitude on superheroes.