The Hand (Earth-515)

History
The Hand is an evil group of ninjas and assassins, with traditional training in martial arts, camouflage, and subterfuge. In addition, they serve a demonic master, the Shinto goddess Izanami (also referred to as "the Beast"). Izanami has endowed some of their ranks with magical abilities in order to fulfill her bidding. The Hand is opposed by another group of warriors called the Chaste.