Hand is introduced as a
S.H.I.E.L.D. accountant, dating a fellow agent named Isabelle, who has different beliefs about the fight against criminals and terrorists. Three years before the
Secret Invasion storyline, Victoria sent a letter to S.H.I.E.L.D. director
Nick Fury about his war on terrorism and her concerns that he was doing a poor job. Isabelle implored Victoria not to send the letter. The result was Hand's transferral to a S.H.I.E.L.D. base in Portland, Oregon. Hand's relationship broke down due to Isabelle's anger over her advice being ignored. During the "
Dark Reign" storyline,
Norman Osborn becomes the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. and transforms the organization into the operation known as
H.A.M.M.E.R. He appoints Victoria to the position of deputy director of this organization due to her vocal opposition of previous S.H.I.E.L.D. directors Nick Fury and
Tony Stark. Victoria willingly supports Osborn's agenda to subvert the heroes and place villains instead, believing that Osborn would bring peace to the world. Victoria also has a certain level of authority over Osborn's Avengers despite Osborn giving
Moonstone the position of his second-in-command. Victoria is arrested following an attack on the
Asgardians. She is taken onto a
Helicarrier, where she is interviewed by
Steve Rogers. Victoria states that she does not regret her actions and is trying to help the world. In response, Rogers appoints Victoria as the liaison to the New Avengers.
Spider-Man's suspicions of Victoria and duties with the
Future Foundation prompt him to temporarily leave the New Avengers, believing that Victoria will turn on the New Avengers. After Osborn's
Dark Avengers launch their attack, Victoria reveals to the New Avengers that she was actually a
triple agent, pretending to work for both Captain America and Norman Osborn while actually working for Captain America. Victoria is possessed by
Daniel Drumm's ghost during his revenge attack on the New Avengers for what happened to his brother
Jericho. Under Drumm's possession, she is forced to kill
Daimon Hellstrom and
Jennifer Kale. After
Doctor Strange dispatches her in the
Avengers Mansion and brings her to the astral plane, Victoria Hand is killed by Drumm. ==In other media==