(CNN) -- ABC is calling on a few heroes. After the monster box office success of "Marvel's The Avengers" and other superhero movies in the franchise, the network is hoping some of that same magic can translate to the small screen. "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," co-created by "Avengers" writer/director Joss Whedon -- who also directed the series premiere -- is kicking off a brand new Tuesday night lineup for ABC this fall, a night which used to be anchored by the "Dancing with the Stars" results show. Clark Gregg is back as S.H.I.E.L.D. 's (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) Agent Coulson -- one of the main links between the various Marvel movies -- who is tasked with leading a new team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to handle the various strange occurrences that happen once aliens invade and a team of heroes battle them in New York City. (Think "Men in Black" or "The X-Files" with superheroes.)
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Joss Whedon is co-creator of the "Marvel's Avengers" a spinoff TV series
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Agent Coulson, played by Clark Gregg, leads the new S.H.I.E.L.D. team
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Executive producers Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen carry out his vision
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Gregg says more familiar faces from the big screen and Marvel comics may show up
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