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For the Framework version of Gideon Malick, see Gideon Malick

"We are at a tipping point, where humanity is going to make some difficult choices about the preservation of our very existence, and these Inhumans... these Inhumans are the key to our survival."
―Gideon Malick to Anton Petrov[src]

Gideon Malick was the powerful businessman, political figure and one of the leaders of HYDRA, while he eventually became the HYDRA head that other heads feared. Having been raised by his father to follow HYDRA's ancient beliefs based around the eventual return of Hive through sacrifices, Malick had later become one of HYDRA's infiltrators within the World Security Council, Malick advised Nick Fury throughout the founding of the Avengers, as well as their Battle of New York, while aiming to manipulate Fury for HYDRA's best interests. Having left the Council just prior to the HYDRA Uprising, Malick had become an advisor for President Matthew Ellis. From there, Malick had personally orchestrated the formation of the Advanced Threat Containment Unit, and manipulated the agency into capturing the Inhumans in order to build an army for Hive to command.

Following the defeat of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, Malick had joined forces with Grant Ward so they could finish Project Distant Star Return to finally accomplish HYDRA's oldest aim of ensuring the return of Hive. Despite all of the efforts of Phil Coulson to stop him, and Ward's demise on Maveth, Malick's plans were fulfilled when Hive possessed Ward's corpse and returned to Earth, while Malick dedicated himself to ensuring Hive's eventual victory, manipulating Glenn Talbot and Dimitri Olshenko to assist him achieve this. However, Malick became disillusioned with Hive due to a vision of his own demise given to him by Charles Hinton, and following his daughter's murder by Hive, Malick then cooperated with S.H.I.E.L.D., as he then betrayed HYDRA. However, that only resulted in Malick being killed by an enthralled Daisy Johnson under Hive's orders.

Biography

Place Within HYDRA

Meeting Daniel Whitehall

"You don't know anything about us or our beliefs!"
"No? A ceremony where grown men draw stones from a bag and one unlucky participant draws a white stone and is sacrificed to a liquid rock."
―Gideon Malick and Daniel Whitehall[src]
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Malick attending his own father's funeral

Gideon Malick grew up with his brother and their father, a loyal member of HYDRA who taught them to worship an ancient Inhuman known as Hive who was trapped on Maveth. In 1970, Malick's father passed away and Malick vowed that he and his brother would continue his work within HYDRA. Nathaniel reminded Malick that they had been summoned to Daniel Whitehall's prison cell to discuss their place within HYDRA; despite his reluctance, Malick agreed to go.

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Malick getting threatened by Daniel Whitehall

The Malick brothers traveled to the Rat to speak with Whitehall, who insulted their ceremonies to select a sacrifice to travel through the Monolith. When Malick attempted to defend his father's honor, Whitehall insulted him before revealing that their father had used sleight of hand tricks to avoid being sent through the Monolith for years. As Malick went to leave the prison, Whitehall informed them that there was a book called Paradise Lost in their father's study, which would reveal the truth to them.

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Malick learning about his father's true betrayal

The same night Malick found his brother in their father's study as he had listened to Whitehall’s words and found the white stone in Paradise Lost, which confirmed that their father had cheated for years during ceremonies. Nathaniel accused their father of being a coward and a liar and, despite his disappointment, Malick had no choice but to accept the truth that their father was not the man they had thought he was. Malick told his brother that despite their father's betrayal, they would be better men and continue the traditions.[4]

Betraying his Brother

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The Malick brothers vow to be loyal

"We do the ceremony the right way and let fate decide."
"Together to the end."
―Gideon Malick and Nathaniel Malick[src]

Malick and Nathaniel traveled into the mansion's garden where they promised to do the ceremony the right way and allow fate to decide what happened to them. Nathaniel agreed and they threw the stone into the lake, vowing to stay together until the end. However, Malick had inherited his father's fear of the unknown land of Maveth and used the same sleight of hand trick to keep the stone without his brother's knowledge.

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Malick attending his first ceremony

During their first ceremony as young adults, Malick handed the bag of stones around to the members of HYDRA to select the sacrifice to Hive. By using his father's method of cheating, Malick ensured that he picked out a black stone and gave the white stone to his brother, when they opened their hands Nathaniel looked to his brother in horror, noting that they had a deal which Malick had betrayed. However, the ceremony was finished and Nathaniel was taken to the Monolith and sacrificed while Malick did nothing to save him.

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Malick allows his brother to be sacrificed

The guilt of having his own brother killed stayed with Malick for the rest of his life but his need to survive made him ensure that he used the same method of surviving the rituals for decades. When Malick had a daughter years later, he never told her the truth and allowed her to believe that he was a brave man willing to risk being sacrificed to the Inhuman god. As his daughter grew up Malick maintained a strict upbringing for her, not allowing her to mourn the death of her mother and telling her to man up.[4]

Hiding in Plain Sight

World Security Council

"This is out of line, Director. You're dealing with forces you can't control."
"You ever been in a war, Councilman? In a firefight? Did you feel an overabundance of control?"
―Gideon Malick and Nick Fury[src]

Later in his life, Malick became an industrialist and a member of the World Security Council, the advisory body who supervised S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury in times of world-threatening crisis.[5] Secretly, Malick became one of the heads of HYDRA and through his influence, he ensured that HYDRA's campaign continued for decades.[6]

Project Distant Star Return

"Every generation has sent men through the portal, hoping to save or at least serve our leader on the other side."
―Gideon Malick to Grant Ward[src]

In 2001, Malick launched Project Distant Star Return, the modern-day continuation of HYDRA's thousands of years old efforts to use the Monolith to bring Hive from his exile on Maveth back to Earth so he could conquer it. Using his connections, he orchestrated the passage of the Monolith to NASA, with the hope that their technicians could send people on the other side.

While his company was consulting on a program at NASA, he met Rosalind Price, advising her on many key missions.[1] Since the budgets for space exploration had vanished, Malick and his men convinced everyone at NASA the Monolith was the affordable future of space exploration. Soon, a NASA team led by Will Daniels was sent through the portal, never to return.[7]

Chitauri Invasion

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Malick and the World Security Council

"You let him take it and the war criminal, Loki, who should be answering for his crime."
"Oh, I think he will be."
―Gideon Malick and Nick Fury[src]

In 2012, Earth was invaded by Loki of Asgard, seeking to conquer the planet. Nick Fury informed the World Security Council of an attack which had resulted in the destruction of Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S., the loss of the Tesseract, and Hawkeye and Erik Selvig becoming mind-controlled slaves to Loki. Fury informed them that although Thor was believed to not be hostile, they needed to bring together the Avengers to counter the attack, although Malick and Hawley expressed their reservations on the idea as they viewed the Avengers as a team of super-powered freaks, noting that they should move forward with Phase 2.

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Nick Fury arguing with Gideon Malick

During the Battle of New York, Malick, along with the other council members, ordered Fury to drop a nuclear bomb on New York City to contain the Chitauri invasion. Fury argued against the command as he refused to bomb a civilian population while the Avengers continued to try to control the situation. Malick and the other members of the Council ordered the missile to be fired regardless, but Fury went so far as firing upon one of his jets on the Helicarrier. The command was followed by another pilot who deployed the missile; it was ultimately stopped and safely destroyed by Iron Man, who directed it into the wormhole in the sky, effectively destroying the Chitauri Command Center, ending the invasion.

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Malick learns of the Avengers' victory

The battle was won by the Avengers and Loki was taken into Asgardian custody to be judged by Odin; Malick listened as Fury explained that Thor was taking Loki and the Tesseract back to Asgard to keep it far away from Earth's reach. When Malick noted that that was not a decision he should have made, Fury assured him he had not made it, just had not argued when the God of Thunder did. Despite Malick's reservations, Fury informed them that he was no longer tracking the location of the Avengers as he had allowed them to disperse due to a promise he had made.[5]

HYDRA Uprising

"You're one of the last heads of HYDRA's old guard."
"Thanks in no small part to you."
―Gideon Malick and Grant Ward[src]

Malick resigned from his position at the World Security Council after the Chitauri Invasion and became an advisor to President Matthew Ellis. During the HYDRA Uprising, Malick rejoined HYDRA's ranks, becoming the only HYDRA leader that all other heads feared.[6] He worked alongside Wolfgang von Strucker,[1] Alexander Pierce and John Garrett, moles within S.H.I.E.L.D., hoping they would stand beside him when Hive was brought back, but they proved too narcissistic or bloodthirsty for his vision.[2] Despite the fall of most of HYDRA's cells during the War on HYDRA and the abrupt end of many of HYDRA's operations, Malick remained in his public position undetected, still incredibly powerful.[8]

Raising the Inhuman Army

"We're building an army for it to command when it returns, and you and I will rule beside It."
―Gideon Malick to Grant Ward[src]

As one of Matthew Ellis' advisors, Malick convinced him to form the Advanced Threat Containment Unit as a replacement to S.H.I.E.L.D., tasked with overseeing and handling the newly transformed Inhumans. Officially, the ATCU would contain and neutralize the perceived Inhuman threat and work on a cure; in reality, Malick's agents inside the ATCU would secretly give the fish oil pills contaminated by the impure Terrigen Crystals to all of the ATCU's employees to create as many Inhumans as they could.

Their targets were also all public witnesses of transformations. The new Inhumans were then conscripted into HYDRA. Malick's aim was to create an Inhuman Army for Hive to command when Project Distant Star Return is finished and he returns from his exile on Maveth. As an overseer of the ATCU's science division, Malick had considerable influence on Rosalind Price and shared with her the info on Project T.A.H.I.T.I. and Phil Coulson.[1]

Grant Ward Problem

Protecting Werner von Strucker

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Malick gets reunited with Werner von Strucker

"Your father was a great man, trust me. We would have never put up with such things."
"You don't know this guy, Ward, he's scary."
"I'm aware of Grant Ward. He was once an untested youth, too. Everyone has a history."
―Gideon Malick and Werner von Strucker[src]

Six months following the fall of Wolfgang von Strucker's HYDRA cells and Strucker's subsequent death at the hands of Ultron, Malick was contacted by Werner von Strucker, who had recently gotten recruited into Grant Ward's HYDRA cell, but had become fearful that Ward intended to betray him. Strucker told Malick of how Ward intended to kill him for failing an assassination mission, as he begged for Malick's help, noting that he did not know where else he could turn, as he believed that Malick and his father had dealt with men like Ward.

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Malick offering to protect Werner von Strucker

While Strucker noted that since he failed to kill Andrew Garner, Ward would kill him for his failure, regardless of the reasons, as Malick had explained that his father would never allow an untrained agent to be sent on such a major mission. With Malick then offering him a drink, Strucker noted that his father had never allowed him to understand HYDRA's rules, commenting that Malick had been nicer to him, while Malick called Baron Strucker a great man. Malick told Strucker that he knew of Ward, noting that he also been an untested youth himself, as Malick had then promised that he would handle everything.[6]

Introduction with Grant Ward

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Malick speaks with Grant Ward on the phone

"You don't know my name, but I think you've been trying to get my attention."
"I've been wondering when I'd hear from you. You're the one all the others were afraid of, before me."
"Not everyone fears you, Mr. Ward."
―Gideon Malick and Grant Ward[src]

To make the situation clear, Malick contacted Kebo and ordered him to let him speak to Grant Ward, as he commented that Ward may not know his name, but appeared to have been attempting to get his attention, to which Ward had noted that he had been wondering when he would actually hear from Malick. When Ward noted that Malick was the HYDRA leader the others were afraid of, before he took over, Malick simply noted that not everybody was afraid of Ward yet.

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Malick making his offering over to Grant Ward

Malick then offered Ward redemption for his many mistakes, such as making Werner von Strucker his pawn during their conflict, before he should have even been considered, leading to Strucker now being a worthless player in the game. Ward arrogantly replied that he did not need redemption, insisting that Malick simply did not understand his full plan, but Malick insisted that he did, before offering to hand over Strucker's current location to him, since S.H.I.E.L.D. was also looking for Strucker. When Ward questioned why he would do all this, Malick told him that he had chosen his side for the rebirth of HYDRA.[6]

Meeting with Grant Ward

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Malick has his first meeting with Grant Ward

"I gave you what you asked for. I'm just not sure you're asking for the right things. Revenge only provides a temporary pleasure."
"But a pleasure nonetheless."
"You should think on a grander scale."
―Gideon Malick and Grant Ward[src]

Malick arranged to meet with Matthew Ellis at NORAD to discuss the future of the Inhumans, although he actually intended for his meeting to let him to learn some more about his current enemies. Malick then ordered Rosalind Price to bring Phil Coulson into their meeting, so he could meet him, however, this arrangement failed when S.H.I.E.L.D. went to stop Lash. Instead, Malick then met with Grant Ward to discuss Werner von Strucker, who had survived the assassination attempt and had fallen into a coma as a result from Kebo's torture, with Malick noting that Ward should hope that Strucker never wake up.

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Malick and Grant Ward discussing his revenge

However, Ward insisted that he was not worried, while claiming that Strucker was weak, as his father had been, to which Malick had told Ward to be careful, since he had paid a price for Strucker and had to decide if this had been worth it. As Ward noted that Malick had given him Strucker's location, Malick just claimed that he had simply given Ward what he had asked for, but questioned if he was asking for the right things. Malick asked if Ward only wanted his revenge, but Ward had then insisted that his goal would be to kill Coulson, as well as to finally destroy S.H.I.E.L.D., insisting it would be his grand revenge.

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Malick speaks to Rosalind Price on the phone

While Ward had explained to Malick about how he had believed that by killing Coulson, it would be the key to bringing down S.H.I.E.L.D., comparing it to cutting off the final head of S.H.I.E.L.D., he was then interrupted when Malick had then received his call from Price, as he excused himself to answer it. Price apologized to Malick for failing to bring Coulson to him in NORAD, which she had been ordered to do, promising that she would bring him to Malick soon enough, to which Malick told her that time was of the essence, before Price was forced to leave the call, telling Malick that she would soon be in touch.[9]

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Malick and Grant Ward talking about HYDRA

Malick had a dinner of octopus served up for the pair of them, as he explained why the octopus was HYDRA's symbol, describing this as a smart and the ultimate killer, while Ward had noted that it may have been a good symbol, but he was less sure about eating. However, as Ward noted that he could be adaptable, he then questioned if Malick could be as well, to which Malick noted that this would depend upon Ward's requests. Malick continued to press Ward for his request and they discussed how HYDRA's leadership had been destroyed due in part of Ward, as Ward noted that Malick should thank him for this.

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Malick denies Wolfgang von Strucker's vaults

Malick then made it clear that he knew what Ward's actual intentions were with targeting Werner, commenting on how he had clearly been searching for Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's secret vault, which was said to contain HYDRA's greatest weapon, but Malick simply insisted that these vaults did not exist. However, Ward argued that Malick had actually betrayed Werner, the soul heir to the vault's secrets, in order to become sole owner of it, as Ward went on to note that as the vault was believed to contain HYDRA's strongest weaponry, he and Malick should put them to good use during their war against S.H.I.E.L.D..

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Malick and Giyera leaving Grant Ward to die

Having decided that Ward was more of a threat to HYDRA's overall plans than he was a benefit, Malick arranged to be called away from the meeting by Giyera and explained that he felt that Ward's plan of revenge against S.H.I.E.L.D. was not something he really wanted to become involved with, while he claimed he had bigger plans needing his focus. Ward insisted that he would locate Strucker's vault with or without Malick's help, but Malick informed him that although he was a fine predator, he was not top of the food chain as he left, ordering a team of assassins to murder Ward as soon as he had departed.[1]

Meeting Andrew Garner

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Malick meeting their captured Andrew Garner

"It strikes me that no one's asked if you even want treatment. They haven't even asked your opinion on the subject at all, have they?"
"No. But then, all they see is a killer."
―Gideon Malick and Andrew Garner[src]

Malick had then gone to personally meet Andrew Garner, who was being kept inside the Containment Module, in order to prevent him from once again transforming into his Inhuman form of Lash. While Garner complained that he had been moved overseas without a warning, Malick then immediately apologised to Garner for his situation, before he claimed to be working with President Matthew Ellis and S.H.I.E.L.D. in order to help find some cure for Garner, although Garner remained skeptical that his Terrigenesis could ever be reversed.

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Malick and Andrew Garner discussing choices

Malick then questioned if Garner now really wanted to be cured, as he questioned if anybody had actually asked Garner about his own opinion about his situation, with Garner noted that S.H.I.E.L.D. now only viewed him as a killer. They had then discussed S.H.I.E.L.D. not helping him during the Inhuman Outbreak, with Malick claiming that they had failed to protect them, although Garner remained skeptical about Malick's views, although they also agreed that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s methods were questionable. Malick then promised to help Garner in exchange for him handing over some of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s secrets.[1]

Explaining HYDRA's History

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Malick getting reunited back with Grant Ward

"I know you're all about rebooting HYDRA, and all that, but do you know much about our history, our origin?"
"Yeah, World War II. Red Skull used Nazi funding to build–"
"No, no, Red Skull was following the principle that HYDRA was built upon, that the ultimate power was not from this world. But HYDRA, well, we're much, much older than that."
―Gideon Malick and Grant Ward[src]

Using his private plane, Malick traveled to Zepkow, in order to locate Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's secret vault. However, within minutes of Malick's arrival, Grant Ward burst inside, as he told Ward that he was very impressed by him, while noting that he was rarely impressed, as he previously met with presidents and held technology from other worlds, but he was more impressed by Ward's talents. Ward noted that Malick left him to die, while Malick commented on how Ward cut through his assassins with ease.

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Malick praises Grant Ward for his many talents

Malick went on to compliment Ward over how he had located Baron Strucker's vault, noting that he had only gotten in there himself a few minutes earlier, and he had used a private plane. As Malick took out a bottle of O'Harren's Scotch Whisky, Ward questioned if this had all been a test, which Malick denied, as he confessed to wanting Ward dead, as he had posed the legitimate threat to everything that Malick had built, although Malick suggested that he may have been looking at the situation in the wrong way, before he suggested that he should make Ward his second head of HYDRA, offering Ward the whiskey.

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Malick presents a fragment from the Monolith

However, Ward had told Malick he wanted to kill him for his betrayal, leading to Malick promising to tell him the true history of HYDRA. As Malick acknowledged that Ward's aim was to reboot HYDRA, he had questioned how much he knew of their actual origins, to which Ward explained that he was aware that HYDRA was founded during World War II by Red Skull, but Malick explained that their actual history was far older, insisting that Red Skull had merely followed those principles that HYDRA had been built upon. Opening up Strucker's safe, Malick then took out a shard of the Monolith, as he presented it to Ward.

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Malick explaining the actual origins for HYDRA

Malick had then told Ward that HYDRA was as ancient as this stone, explaining that all of their fragments had been passed down through generations, while recommending that Ward keep watching it closely. Malick explained that the stone was craved from the larger Monolith, which possessed other worldly properties, telling him that their stone was a portal to Maveth. Malick went on to tell Ward about Hive, as he claimed that Hive was an Inhuman, that had been born thousands of years ago, that was destined to rule over the Earth, noting that it had been so feared, that it had become banished, using the Monolith.

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Malick telling Grant Ward about Hive's destiny

While Malick and Ward then witnessed the Monolith briefly transform into a liquid state and then back to a solid, Malick had explained that HYDRA was founded with the soul purpose, of ensuring the return of Hive, which Malick was attempting to do with his Project Distant Star Return. Malick explained that, over generations, HYDRA had taken many different shapes, while Hive gained different names, but every generation of HYDRA sent men through the portal into Maveth, with their goal being to serve Hive. Malick also noted that he was building an army of Inhumans for Hive to command once it had returned.

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Malick convinces Grant Ward to work with him

Once Malick suggested that he and Ward could rule the world beside Hive, Ward noted that this was a lot of new information to take in, as Malick acknowledged that it seemed like a tall tale. Ward questioned why he should believe anything that Malick was saying, while Malick insisted that they were closer than HYDRA had ever gotten to finally completing the final task. However, Malick insisted that Ward did not have to believe him, promising to help him to kill Phil Coulson and to gain his revenge against S.H.I.E.L.D., in exchange for Ward assisting him to learn how Jemma Simmons really returned from Maveth.[1]

Assassination of Rosalind Price

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Malick complimenting Grant Ward's success

"This is not some game you just leave up to chance."
"Well, maybe not for you. I was good either way."
"Right, 'cause if Coulson doesn't make it out, you get that closure you've been searching for. Closure's not something that I ever put much stock in, what I believe in, is moving forward."
―Gideon Malick and Grant Ward[src]

Once Malick learned that Rosalind Price had managed to uncover his secret connection to HYDRA, he sent Grant Ward to assassinate her. When Ward returned, Malick complimented him on the success, calling Ward their conquering hero, noting how quickly Ward completed this mission. However, Malick had berated Ward about nearly killing Phil Coulson in the process, as he had sent in his own men to ambush him, although Ward still insisted that Coulson had been able to get away, noting that he wanted to put Coulson through his paces by sending in his soldiers to attack him.

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Malick emphasizes their mission's importance

Malick insisted that this should not be considered his game that they put to chances, while Ward claimed that he was satisfied either way, while Malick had then mocked Ward's ongoing desire for closure, as he did not put much stock into closure, since he had only believed in moving forward with their mission and never looking back, mocking Ward's ideals as a result. Malick then showed Ward those five shards from the Monolith, noting how they had been extracted from a stone that was thousands of years old and had always been intended to be divided up evenly between all of HYDRA's most powerful leaders.

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Malick and Grant Ward discuss Phil Coulson

While Ward claimed that Malick only had the full set thanks to him, to which Malick insisting that he was still missing the point that he was attempting to make. Malick had claimed that the stones were the key to everything that HYDRA had been working towards, ever since it's formation. Malick accused Ward of compromising HYDRA's missions for his quests for closure, to which Ward told Malick not to worry, as he promised that everything would play out as planned. When Malick questioned how Ward could be sure, Ward simply claimed that it was because he knew Coulson, better than Coulson knew himself.[2]

Capturing Fitz and Simmons

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Malick greeting Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons

"We're never going to help you open another bloody portal."
"Nobody is asking you to. See, HYDRA's been opening one portal or another for centuries, and all it takes is a few stones, and a building with just the right vibrational frequency."
Leo Fitz and Gideon Malick[src]

Under the direct orders from Malick, Giyera managed to successfully kidnap Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons, and also assassinated Luther Banks, bringing the scientists before Malick. As his soldiers got them on their feet, Malick noted how his father had previously advised him to never send a boy to do a man's job, but claimed that he never considered sending any young woman before, while he looking at Simmons. When Malick questioned if Simmons had seen Hive while on Maveth, she responded by furiously attempting to attack him.

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Malick demands answers by Jemma Simmons

However, as their soldiers held her back, Malick then simply laughed about Simmons' attack, calling her feral, while Grant Ward noted that this was a new development. Malick then commented on the secrets that Simmons had hidden in her memory, to which Fitz then stepped up as he insisted that they would never help HYDRA to open another portal, only for Malick to insist that they never needed their help for that. Malick explained that HYDRA had no issue opening portals, as they only needed the Monolith and their HYDRA Castle, to which Fitz questioned why he had captured them if not to open the portal.

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Malick asking Grant Ward for his suggestions

As Malick noted that they needed their assistance for the other thing, Simmons then realized that HYDRA did not know how to return from Maveth, with Malick complimenting Simmons on figuring that out, as they demanded she explain that secret, only for Simmons to threaten Malick once again. With neither Fitz nor Simmons willing to help him, Malick had then turned to Ward for suggestions, who advised spliting the pair up. Malick then followed Ward's suggestions, to have Giyera torture Simmons, knowing that the sound of the woman he had loved suffering would force Fitz to submit to whatever they needed.[2]

Opening the Portal

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Malick attempts to frighten Jemma Simmons

"I'm not asking you to follow, I'm asking you to lead. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, but I had hoped that I'd find someone to sieve it with me. I thought it might be Pierce, but he was bloodthirsty. It might be John Garrett, but his vanity led him to think of nothing but himself."
―Gideon Malick to Grant Ward[src]

While at the HYDRA Castle in England, Malick oversaw the placement of the Monolith pieces until Giyera arrived with Jemma Simmons, who insisted that Hive would kill everyone. However, Malick claimed that it wanted to return to Earth. Although Simmons continued to insist she would not help them, Malick revealed that they had convinced Leo Fitz to go instead in exchange for her safety.

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Malick orders Grant Ward to travel to Maveth

Malick spoke to Grant Ward as he prepared for a battle with S.H.I.E.L.D.; while Malick claimed that Phil Coulson was not important he revealed that he still needed Ward to lead his men into Maveth. When Ward resisted, Malick insulted him, claiming he did not have a vision. Malick explained he had tried to find a suitable partner for years, testing Alexander Pierce and John Garrett but he had his faith in Ward himself because he was the finest soldier HYDRA ever made. He told him to go to the other side and look Hive in the eye so they could work with Hive to control the world.

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Malick saying his final goodbye to Grant Ward

The speech worked and Ward agreed to travel to Maveth. Malick watched with Giyera as the portal was opened and the soldiers jumped through it. Malick took time to speak to Ward, telling him to find Hive and return to the same spot within twelve hours, shaking his hand and telling him to finish HYDRA's ultimate mission. As Ward and Fitz disappeared through the portal, Malick ordered his scientists to turn off the vibrations; however, just as he did this, he witnessed Phil Coulson jump from a Quinjet and travel through the portal just before it closed.[2]

Attack on the HYDRA Castle

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Malick mocking Jemma Simmons's situation

"You have less than fifteen minutes to breach their barricades and regain control of that chamber."
"Sir, I..."
"That's an order, soldier!"
―Gideon Malick and HYDRA soldier[src]

Malick spoke to Giyera about the arrival of their supply of captured Inhumans that had arrived and they discussed how long until Grant Ward would be able to return to Hive. Overhearing their conversation, Jemma Simmons claimed their math was incorrect, noting that she did not want them to screw up Leo Fitz's return. Malick told Simmons that he did not expect Fitz to return, as only death came through the portal.

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Malick learning Lash has killed the Inhumans

As S.H.I.E.L.D. raided the HYDRA Castle, Malick sent Giyera to hunt down and kill the team. Malick himself soon discovered that Lash had escaped the Containment Module and slaughtered the Inhumans. Knowing that S.H.I.E.L.D. was in a tactically strong position and had taken control of the portal chamber, a guard recommended that Malick evacuate the Castle; Malick, however, ordered his team to breach S.H.I.E.L.D.'s defenses and kill them all so they could ensure Hive's safe arrival. Although the guard questioned the demand, Malick insisted that it was an order.

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Malick discovers Hive has returned onto Earth

Malick did evacuate from the castle minutes before S.H.I.E.L.D. destroyed it and the last remaining Monoliths. Malick was then driven to the airport where a plane was awaiting his arrival. However, as they were driving down the road, the driver stopped when a man was seen standing in the middle of the road. As Malick stared in amazement, he saw it was Ward's corpse, holding Phil Coulson's Prosthetic Hand which had killed him; Hive then revealed himself to have taken over Ward's corpse and finally arrived back on Earth.[10]

Hive's Campaign

Slow Progress to Recovery

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Malick and Giyera discussing Hive's return

"How can I help you? What do you need?"
"I'm hungry."
―Gideon Malick and Hive[src]

Malick sheltered Hive in a secret compound in Europe for three months, only to discover him struggled to speak and even stand on his own, leading to Malick questioning if his faith had been misguided in Hive. As they went to see Hive, Malick and Giyera discussed a new Inhuman who had been discovered in Bogotá, with Malick noting that since Lash had massacred their Inhumans, they needed to be replaced.

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Malick attempting to help with Hive's recovery

Once they arrived at the bottom floor of the compound, Malick was informed by one of his guards that Hive had finally spoken and had requested to see him. Malick was delighted by this progress in Hive regaining strength despite his dying body. Finding Hive barely capable of moving, Malick asked Hive how he could help with his recovery. With Grant Ward's corpse slowly rotting away around Hive, the Inhuman struggled to raise his head as he informed Malick that he was hungry. Malick left Hive eating plates of raw meat and had Giyera watch over him as he slowly regained his strength.

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Malick is unexpectedly called by Phil Coulson

Malick was informed he had a phone call from a secure line, and at first, he believed it was Werner von Strucker, although it was quickly revealed that the caller was Phil Coulson, seeking revenge for the death of Rosalind Price. Coulson mocked Malick, noting that since the Attack on the HYDRA Castle, Malick had lost his Inhumans and had been forced into hiding, and claimed that he was tracing the call and would find him. Malick remained confident however and assured him that his influence was stronger than Coulson understood.

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Malick witnesses Hive's true Inhuman powers

Malick shut down several of his Gothite Industries facilities to slow Coulson's hunt; he and Giyera then discussed the capture of Lucio. Malick noted that this was good news as they stood around Hive, as he looked around at the pair and commented on how Malick was losing his faith in Hive's power. Malick noted that since Hive had failed to kill Coulson, maybe his power was not as strong as he had hoped it would be. Hive, however, vowed that Malick would believe; beginning to demonstrate his powers by turning Ward's skin to sand and sending it towards Malick and Giyera.[11]

Repairing Hive's Body

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Malick and Hive discuss Grant Ward's demise

"Your body isn't improving. Maybe a new host, one not so damaged?"
"I know you're not offering yourself. The host must be dead."
"No, no, I'm afraid this old body wouldn't be the right choice."
―Gideon Malick and Hive[src]

Malick found Hive later contemplating the life of Grant Ward and how he wished they could have met under different circumstances, Malick told Hive how Ward was a great soldier who had dedicated his life to HYDRA. Malick promised Hive that he was making moves to gather the army of Inhumans that Hive would need, bringing Lucio to see him. As the furious Lucio tried to break free, Malick left Hive to try and reason with him.

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Malick suggests finding a new body for Hive

With Lucio now loyal to Hive, Malick went to speak to his leader once again, finding him reading books on the history of humans. Malick noted how Ward's corpse was not healing quickly enough and suggested that it was time for Hive to find a new host, although he made it clear he was not offering to give up his own body because of his old age, suggesting instead Giyera or Lucio as a host. Hive made it clear that the host must be dead and he could not inhabit Inhumans. Despite Malick offering to find a volunteer host, Hive refused and claimed Ward's body would serve his needs while Malick promised that there would be no more set-backs for their plans.[3]

Controlling Glenn Talbot

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Malick claiming Phil Coulson is with HYDRA

"I served on the World Security Council. You know the good works that my foundations do. Some of you don't know me yet, but you will. We'll work together to do good for the world."
―Gideon Malick[src]

Having learned that Matthew Ellis had appointed Glenn Talbot as Rosalind Price's replacement as the head of the Advanced Threat Containment Unit, Malick kidnapped Talbot's son and blackmailed him into betraying S.H.I.E.L.D., promising that he would execute him if he disobeyed. As instructed, Talbot attended a meeting with Phil Coulson with the world leaders discussing Inhumans and declared Coulson to be a traitor, showing how Coulson had been spying on all of them. Malick then revealed himself and accused Coulson of being the leader of HYDRA.

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Malick discusses their last Inhuman Outbreak

Malick walked through the room and reminded them how he was a member of the World Security Council and introduced himself to Anton Petrov. Malick told the room that Coulson was not the man who he claimed to be and used images of Lash's victims to convince them that Coulson had been experimenting and killing Inhumans, using the Suspension Gel to trap them so that they could be executed at will. With the room of world leaders believing Malick over Coulson, the Director was led out of the room while he demanded to know what Malick was blackmailing Talbot with.

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Malick leaves General Glenn Talbot to be shot

With Coulson being disarmed and taken into the basement, along with his prosthetic hand also being removed, Malick followed with General Talbot, who demanded that Malick complete their bargain and free his son. Malick however refused and instead betrayed Talbot, handcuffing him to Coulson and leaving locking them in a cage to be executed. Malick told the pair that they would be sacrificed for the greater good so he could build his army. Although Coulson argued that another army would stand to fight him, Malick insisted that he did not have to convert the world and left them to die.

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Malick flies towards Russia with Anton Petrov

While Coulson and Talbot were rescued by S.H.I.E.L.D. and Carl Creel, Malick offered Petrov a lift back to Russia in his private jet, with Petrov thanking Malick for the gesture as Malick claimed it was done in friendship. During the flight, they discussed the plan to keep Inhumans in Russia for safekeeping while drinking champagne. Petrov claimed that although they still had some political obstacles to work through, he was confident that they would sort them out and create the sanctuary state for all Inhumans to live peacefully away from the threat of Coulson.[3]

Failed Russian Mission

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Malick tries to control the Russian leadership

"Just think what the United States did for the Native American populations. If we hadn't created the reservations, they would've been wiped out entirely."
"Yes, and this is exactly what we wish to propose to the Kremlin. A kind of a... reservation for Inhumans."
―Gideon Malick and Anton Petrov[src]

Malick and Anton Petrov eventually arrived at a decommissioned facility in Siberia where Petrov introduced Malick to several other Russian leaders and they discussed the plans to build a sanctuary state for Inhumans. Petrov revealed to Malick that Dimitri Olshenko was against the idea as his opposition was in support. When Malick learned that the captured Androvich was also in support of the sanctuary, Malick suggested that they free Androvich and allow him to assassinate Olshenko. With this in place, Malick left Russia, but shortly after he departed, S.H.I.E.L.D. intervened, saving Olshenko and killing Androvich.

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Malick speaks with his daughter while hunting

With his plan having failed, Malick returned to the Malick Mansion and relaxed with some clay pigeon shooting. Malick was then joined by his daughter Stephanie, who could tell by his expression that the mission in Russia had not gone to plan due to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s interference. Stephanie took the gun herself and shot down a clay pigeon as the pair discussed if S.H.I.E.L.D. was aware of Hive's return to Earth. Malick made it clear that they did not and Stephanie noted that Hive's power would change the world for HYDRA's benefit.[12]

Discovering True Power

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Malick and Hive discussing Hive's recovery

"I've dedicated my life, surrendered my life to a higher power."
"That's the word. Power! And that's what you seek. Not wealth or control or clout. No. True power."
―Gideon Malick and Hive[src]

As Malick was eating and drinking wine while surrounded by loyal followers, Hive entered the room; Malick expressed his pleasure at Grant Ward's rejuvenated body. Hive asked Malick why he had dedicated his life to HYDRA with all his power and influence. Malick replied that he believed when Hive returned, they would rule the world. Hive noted Malick wished for true power, presenting Phil Coulson's Prosthetic Hand. Hive then laid out a plan to take over Transia Corporation.

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Malick and Hive speaking to Rowan Hamilton

At the Transia building, Malick, along with Giyera and Hive met with Rowan Hamilton. Malick asked about their work with the Prosthetic Hand, noting that they were working on a Transia Corporation Exoskeleton, a prototype the company was working on for the military. Malick asked Hamilton to sign over the entire company to him, for a fair price, to which Hamilton vehemently refused. However, Hive explained that obeying would be in his best interest and to prove his point, brought in Charles Hinton to show Hamilton what would happen if he did not obey Malick. Shaken, Hamilton signed the contract, though Hive killed Hamilton's men regardless.

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Malick being ordered to wear the Exoskeleton

As their HYDRA team took full control of the building, Malick asked Hive why they had gone to all the trouble to steal the Exoskeleton; Hive replied he wished Malick to put it on. Although Malick initially laughed at the order, Hive explained that he knew that Malick had desired and never felt true power, the kind that Inhumans felt after going through Terrigenesis. As Giyera raised the suit, Hive once again ordered him to put it on so that he would finally experience what true power was. Malick did as instructed, moving around the room and admiring the strength the suit gave him, using it to crush a vase and flip a table while he laughed at the new power.

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Malick crushes down Rowan Hamilton's skull

Hive explained that this was not the power that he intended him to experience and instead ordered Malick to kill Hamilton, citing that true power was only felt by killing someone with your own hands. Malick was initially hesitant, as he questioned what the true purpose of this would be, but Hive explained that he wished for him to experience what it felt like to kill a man, noting how he had watched as Phil Coulson crushed the life out of Ward on Maveth, and how he had seen fear in Coulson's eyes. Hamilton attempted to escape but Malick grabbed hold of his head and obeyed Hive's orders, crushing Hamilton's skull as he screamed in agony.[13]

Duel with Daisy Johnson

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Malick beats Daisy Johnson into submission

"Power is intoxicating, isn't it? And he's right, you never really feel it until you take someone else's away from them!"
―Gideon Malick to Daisy Johnson[src]

Malick had Charles Hinton taken off the building as he lay in wait for Daisy Johnson, who had come with a S.H.I.E.L.D. team to attempt to rescue Hinton from HYDRA. Still wearing the Transia Corporation Exoskeleton, Malick hit Johnson in the face and managed to dodge her first shockwave. He then proceeded to repeatedly hit Johnson, knocking her to the ground with his enhanced strength and leaving her too dazed to fight back while Malick commented on how powerful he felt as he took her power away from her, preparing to beat her to death.

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Malick getting defeated by Daisy Johnson

However, just as Malick charged up the suit and prepared to kill Johnson, Hinton touched Malick's skin, giving him a terrifying glimpse of his own death. Furious and terrified by the vision he had seen, Malick grabbed Hinton by the throat and slowly crushed his throat. While Malick was distracted, Johnson roused herself and fired a powerful shockwave at him which threw him into a wall. His prosthetic exoskeleton damaged, Malick reached his helicopter and left, scared and confused from the vision he had seen.

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Malick considers the vision that he just saw

Despite having been truly unnerved by what had just happened, as Malick flew to safety in the helicopter, he called Giyera, demanding to know why he was not protecting him on the rooftop, and reminding him that was still his job which he had failed to do. However, Giyera replied he was meant to be by Hive's side and not Malick's. Once Giyera had hung up the phone to continue speaking with Hive, Malick poured himself a drink as he processed what had happened, thinking about the vision that Hinton had presented him with.[13]

Avoiding his Fate

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Malick is driven back into his family's Mansion

"My death, I felt so much pain, I was torn apart from the inside."
"You have to tell our guest, he can save you!"
"No, no no, I felt every cell in my body was being destroyed. My killer, it was him."
―Gideon Malick and Stephanie Malick[src]

Still shaken by Charles Hinton's vision of his own incredibly violent and painful death at the hands of the one he had dedicated so much of his life to, Malick was driven to the Malick Mansion in order to spend some time alone with his daughter and get away from those who could end his life very soon.

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Malick and his daughter personally greet Hive

When Malick arrived his was greeted by Stephanie and he informed her that they needed to talk, however, Stephanie appeared to be distracted as she accused her father of failing to tell her that someone was such a handsome man. When Malick realized she was speaking about Hive who had arrived at the house, Malick was horrified by the thought of him being there and then learned that Hive had ordered Stephanie to gather HYDRA's inner circle and bring them to him at the estate. Hive then appeared at the top of Malick's stairs and explained that he had come because he felt that it was time to reveal his true self to both Malick and the other leaders of HYDRA.

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Malick tells his daughter that Hive will kill him

While standing outside in the garden Malick told his daughter about how Hinton had given him a vision of his horrific death, although Stephanie suggested that they ask for Hive's help, Malick explained that he knew that Hive was the one who would kill him. Stephanie tried to convince her father that Hive would not harm him after everything he had done to return him from Maveth but Malick remained convinced that he would kill him in front of the other HYDRA leaders. Malick commented on how Hive was taking over by bringing together the inner circle and giving Giyera new orders.

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Malick awkwardly attempts to appease Hive

Seeking to ensure his safety, Malick found Hive outside in the garden and tried to reminisce about his time playing in the garden with his brother, but Hive instead commented on how impressed he was by Malick's daughter who he called a true believer. Hive proceeded to talk about enjoying the sunshine after centuries in the darkness while Malick tried to learn if he still held memories of his former hosts, referring to his long-dead brother. Hive, however, refused to answer the question and simply promised that the truth would soon be revealed.

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Malick remembers many of his past betrayals

While waiting for Hive to give his speech, Malick thought back to when he and his brother found out the truth about their father from Daniel Whitehall. As he sat, Stephanie told him to address the other HYDRA leaders, telling him to man up as he would have often said to her as she was growing him. Malick did as instructed, inviting the other leaders to sit and informing them that Hive had finally returned, at which point he entered the room and address the group personally.

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Malick is utterly horrified by Hive's true face

While Kirk Vogel claimed the man speaking was merely Grant Ward, Hive assured him that Ward's body was merely a vessel, as had been the many that HYDRA had sent over the thousands of years that he had lived on the distant planet. Hive went on to personally thank the Malick family for everything they had contributed to his survival and return to Earth before promising that they would all get what they deserve, which unnerved Malick. To prove his identity, Hive then revealed his true face, which was covered in tentacles.[4]

Experiencing True Sacrifice

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Malick gets some comfort from his daughter

"I'll die if I have to but not as a coward! Stephanie, I won't let you remember me the way I remember my father."
"This needs to be made right, but I still need a Malick by my side."
―Gideon Malick and Hive[src]

Malick later sat down with his daughter by the fire as she poured him the whiskey she had promised him, Malick raised his glass to her and thanked her for reminding him that it meant to have their family name. Stephanie then revealed that Hive had gotten her a gift, revealing the book Paradise Lost, the same one that Malick and his brother had found years earlier.

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Malick being found and confronted by Hive

Returning to his father's old study, Malick found the original copy of Paradise Lost and found the stone was missing. Hive then appeared beside Stephanie and showed that he was holding the stone himself. Hive accused Malick of betraying his own brother by keeping the stone and allowing him to be selected as the sacrifice through the Monolith. Hive began speaking as Nathaniel while Malick insisted that he had loved his brother and tried to explain that he had given up everything in the hope that Hive could one day bring back his brother.

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Malick witnesses his daughter's brutal demise

As Hive explained that he needed to make things right, Malick stood up straight and vowed not to die a coward like his father, so his daughter could remember him with respect. Hive, however, explained that he would still require a Malick by his side and kissed Stephanie, as Malick watched on his horror, Hive used his powers to devour Stephanie's skin and body from the inside before dumping her corpse on the ground. As Malick broke down in tears, Hive told him that he now understood sacrifice.

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Malick getting mockingly comforted by Hive

Malick later sat by the fire and could not forget the horrific sight he had witnessed of his own daughter's terrible death. Hive then entered and informed Malick that Giyera had successfully hijacked Zephyr One and managed to take several S.H.I.E.L.D. agents hostage, including Phil Coulson and suggested that they leave straight away to see for themselves. Hive told Malick that sacrifices were never easy but now the scales were balanced and promised that Malick no longer had anything to fear from him.[4]

The Last Rodeo

Captured by S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Malick getting completely ignored by Giyera

"I've got Malick."
Lincoln Campbell to Daisy Johnson[src]

Malick and Hive returned to their secret HYDRA base where they were greeted by Giyera who went straight over to Hive. Giyera updated them on the hijacking of Zephyr One and the subsequent capture of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents onboard, explaining that Lucio had been sent to subdue them with a team. Malick watched the exchange with fear, knowing that he was losing all control of his plans.

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Malick getting captured by Lincoln Campbell

As Lucio's men continued to attempt to capture the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, Malick stood alone in his office when the Secret Warriors attacked the base with the aim to rescue their teammates. Suddenly one of his HYDRA guards was thrown through the glass door by Lincoln Campbell, who informed his team that he had located the HYDRA leader while Malick surrendered without a fight. Campbell captured Malick and used Overpowering Tape to subdue him as they made their way through the base.

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Malick gets taken away by the Secret Warriors

As Malick was being led onto Zephyr One by the Secret Warriors, Giyera rushed in to defend him, knocking down Joey Gutierrez with a fire extinguisher to the head; however, before he could continue attacking them, Daisy Johnson was able to throw him across the room with a powerful shockwave. As Malick was led through the plane towards the Containment Module, he then witnessed Lucio attacking and paralyzing Campbell before being stabbed in the heart and killed by Gutierrez moments before the plane took off and escaped the base with Malick in custody.[14]

Interrogation

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Malick gets back taken into the Playground

"The devil promises everything and then lets you destroy your own world. I sacrificed my brother to him, still he took my daughter. Now that image of her body lying on that floor... I failed her. What else matters?"
―Gideon Malick to Phil Coulson[src]

Malick was taken to the Playground where he was locked away until Phil Coulson arrived to interrogate him. Although Coulson admitted to being furious about the Assassination of Rosalind Price, he first demanded to know about Hive and why it looked like Grant Ward. Malick instead told Coulson a story of how his daughter had controlled a raging horse, noting that he could not control Hive like she had controlled the horse.

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Malick getting questioned by Phil Coulson

The fearful Malick admitted to Coulson that Hive had murdered his daughter in front of his own eyes, proving to Malick that Hive cared nothing for the humans, telling Coulson that Hive was only a god to Inhumans after being a slave to the Kree Empire. Malick explained to Coulson how Hive had the power to infect other Inhumans to make them worship him without question, noting how Giyera and Lucio were now his slaves and that Hive would have now likely infected a member of the Secret Warriors. Malick explained to Coulson how his faith had been misplaced in Hive and he now felt he had freed the devil instead from Maveth of the god he had worshipped.

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Malick discusses Hive and all the Inhumans

Once Malick had told Coulson about how he had felt seeing his daughter's murder, Coulson told him about his own revenge against Grant Ward for the murder of Rosalind Price. Coulson demanded to know from Malick how to kill Hive and when Malick noted that he was a god, Coulson reminded him that he had met gods and knew that they did in fact bleed. Malick joked about how he had never expected his last rodeo to be helping S.H.I.E.L.D., but agreed to help until Coulson was called away by Alphonso Mackenzie.[14]

Murdered by Daisy Johnson

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Malick getting confronted by Daisy Johnson

"So it's you. I was curious who Hive would send. I know what you're gonna do."
"We can't let you keep talking."
"And I won't be kept from my daughter."
"If I'm honest, I might enjoy this."
―Gideon Malick and Daisy Johnson[src]

As Malick sat in the interrogation room, the door had then opened to reveal Daisy Johnson had come for him. Having been given his vision of this moment by Charles Hinton, Malick knew that Johnson had been sent there by Hive in order to murder him in revenge for talking to S.H.I.E.L.D. and betraying HYDRA. Malick told Johnson that he had known that she was about to do and claimed that he just wanted to be reunited with his daughter, while he calmly awaited his fate.

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Malick's skull gets crushed by Daisy Johnson

With Malick accepting the moment of his death, Johnson confessed that she would enjoy killing him, before then firing her shockwave, as this threw Malick off his chair and into the wall, cutting his head from that impact. As Malick lay helpless on the ground, Johnson fired her powerful shockwaves directly into his head which slowly crushed his skull, causing Malick to scream in terrible agony, until he was finally killed. In order to cover up the cause of Malick's demise for her allies, Johnson had placed a grenade next to his body which exploded and destroyed Malick's corpse before it could become examined.[14]

Legacy

Destruction of HYDRA

"He gave us everything. You mess with a man's family, all bets are off."
Melinda May to Phil Coulson[src]

Shortly before his death, Malick renounced HYDRA and gave the locations of every known HYDRA base to Phil Coulson who passed it to Glenn Talbot. Talbot utilized the full extent of the ATCU and the United States Air Force to destroy these bases and capture the operatives, decimating HYDRA. Although Hive and his cell had evaded capture, the dark Inhuman was too busy with his plans for a better world for Inhumans to care about reforming HYDRA; with no known heads, HYDRA was left in tatters.[15]

In liquid assets, Malick left behind over $960 million dollars which Giyera informed Hive was accessible.[14] He used a part of that money to buy Union City under a shell corporation in Malick's name.[15]

Alternate Timeline

S.H.I.E.L.D. Meeting at the Krazie Kanoe

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Personality

"Sometimes you sacrifice a player to save the game."
―Gideon Malick[src]

Like most of HYDRA's leaders, Gideon Malick was a cruel, cold hearted pragmatist. Despite his friendship with the fellow HYDRA head Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, he did not hesitate to betray Strucker's son Werner to Grant Ward to please Ward and organize a meeting with him. For Malick, Werner, as an untrained operative who failed in his first mission, was a damaged good that could not be left to run around knowing HYDRA's secrets, and therefore had to be killed. At the same time, he would kill two birds with one stone because Werner's death would leave him the only one with access to Strucker's secret vaults. Malick also intended to have Ward killed, because his campaign to remake HYDRA posed a threat to everything he built through Project Distant Star Return. However, he accepted Ward as HYDRA's second head when Ward proved himself in his eyes.

Another instance of his pragmatism was his joint decision with the World Security Council to have New York City annihilated by a nuclear bomb strike, in order to prevent the Chitauri invasion from spilling out of the city into the rest of the world, while completely disregarding that the Avengers had a fighting chance against the alien invaders.

While Malick prefers to present himself as a brave man who is willing to sacrifice his own life to HYDRA's cause, in reality he had never taken a life before Hive ordered him to kill Rowan Hamilton and had spent much of his life avoiding death at all costs, as was seen by his cheating at the ritualistic ceremonies where a tribute was sent to Maveth as a sacrifice to Hive. His need to survive led him to allow his own brother to be selected as tribute in his place. When Charles Hinton gave Malick a vision of his own death at the hands of Hive, Malick put all his effort into trying to find a way out of his situation until finally he was confronted by his brother's memories, living on within Hive, at which point Malick accepted his fate but was forced to watch as Hive killed his daughter instead. When Daisy Johnson, who had been enthralled by Hive, was ordered to kill him, Malick did not even attempt to defend himself, due to feeling that his death meant that he would be reunited with his daughter.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

"It does feel good."
―Gideon Malick[src]
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Malick tests out his new found strength

Transia Corporation Exoskeleton

  • Enhanced Strength: When Malick was provided with the Transia Corporation Exoskeleton, he gained incredible strength which allowed him to overturn a large table. Under the orders of Hive, Malick used the Exoskeleton to crush Rowan Hamilton's skull before breaking Charles Hinton's neck and nearly beating Daisy Johnson to death until the suit was damaged by a shockwave fired by Johnson.

Abilities

"Gideon Malick has a stake in almost every country's economy. He advises world leaders, he served on the World Council. He spent a lifetime and a fortune building influence."
Matthew Ellis to Phil Coulson[src]
  • Master Businessman: Malick used his fortune to amass influence and formed several corporations, having a stake in nearly every country's economy and government organization. Due to his business skills, he was installed as a member of the World Security Council and was assigned by the President to oversee the Advanced Threat Containment Unit.
"D.C. power player with his hand in almost every government organization."
Phil Coulson[src]
  • Master Tactician: As a member of the World Security Council, Malick advised Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. and formulated plans. Malick also advised several world leaders, ensuring that his influence and machinations spanned worldwide. Following the Inhuman Outbreak, Malick planned to create Inhumans to create an army for Hive to command upon his return, and convinced Matthew Ellis and Rosalind Price to create the Advanced Threat Containment Unit to apprehend Inhumans while he also conducted his own experiments. He secretly maneuvered Anton Petrov and other world leaders to set up an Inhuman facility in Russia, and was also able appeal to Grant Ward's desire for purpose to convince him to enter the Monolith and travel to Maveth.
  • Expert Marksman: While Malick had never used a firearm to kill another person, he proved himself as an expert shot while accurately firing at clay pigeons with his daughter.

Equipment

Weapons

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Malick and his daughter hunt with his shotgun

Other Equipment

  • Monolith: Following the death of his father, Malick and his brother began taking part in the ceremonies to determine who would be sent through the Monolith to be sacrificed to Hive, as Malick chose to betray his brother and cause his sacrifice. Malick would keep shards of the Monolith hidden within Baron Wolfgang von Strucker's Vault, which he used to bring Hive back to Earth with the help of Grant Ward.
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Vehicles

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  • Zephyr One: To be added

Facilities

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Prisons

Relationships

Family

Allies

Enemies

Appearances

Appearances for Gideon Malick

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Behind the Scenes

References

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