Marvel had some other big news in the realm of TV this morning, in case you've been living under a rock on Mars, but 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' still has a dog in the fight for our attention. Following news that Saffron Burrows would take the role of Agent Victoria Hand in upcoming 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' episode "The Hub," Marvel has released our first photos of the character in action with Agent Coulson.

As released by Marvel themselves, the first images of Agent Victoria Hand on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' mirror the character right down to her pinkish-red locks, trading barbs with Coulson as the once-dead agent returns to base. Says Marvel of the character's arrival, "Victoria Hand is the next phase of the fans’ S.H.I.E.L.D. experience — a strong, ruthless woman who will do anything to get the job done. She and Agent Coulson will have a power play."

Meanwhile, here's what ABC describes of next week's "The Hub":

The Hub” – Dangerous secrets are being kept from Coulson’s team, and he works the system to save Ward and Fitz when they are sent on a Level 8 classified mission that may end in tragedy in “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Maximiliano Hernandez as Agent Sitwell, Charles Halford as Agent Shaw, Alison White as Marta and Ilia Volok as Vladimi.

While we process the massive Marvel announcements of the day, take a look at Victoria Hand's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' arrival below, and give us your take on what other Marvel comics characters you'd like to see in live-action!

Marvel Agents of SHIELD Victoria Hand Saffron Burrows The Hub Photos
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Marvel Agents of SHIELD Victoria Hand Saffron Burrows The Hub Photos
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Marvel Agents of SHIELD Victoria Hand Saffron Burrows The Hub Photos
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