The Hellfire Club (formerly Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe) began in 18th century England as a social club for the British social elite and wealthy, as a way to provide its members with pleasures that often defied the moral standards of the time and to allow members to consolidate their influence over economic and political matters. The club’s purpose is to obtain and exert power through politics and economic influence instead of outward conquest and domination. Since its foundation, they have been involved in wars and assassinations. The organization is ran by the Inner Circle, this secret group assumed the titles of chess pieces, with the leaders being the respective Black King/White King and Black Queen/White Queen, followed by Black Bishop/White Bishop and Black Knight/White Knight. Membership is hereditary, meaning many of the world's elite are members by birth but many do not accept the formal membership or just attend their lavish parties.
Current Members of Hellfire Trading Company:
White Queen: Emma Frost
Black King: Sebastian Shaw
White Bishop: Christian Frost
Black Bishop: Shinobi Shaw
Red Bishop: Lucas Bishop
White Knight: Callisto
Black Knights: Fenris
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Key Issues & Appearances
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Significant comic book appearances featuring Hellfire Club
