Hydra marvel series#

In one of her many terrorist acts, she would try to gain control of the snake-themed organization called the Serpent Society, with Slither, Copperhead, Puff Adder, Fer-De-Lance, and Black Racer as her operatives. Re-employing the Silver Samurai, Viper attempted to coerce Team America into stealing the Cavourite Crystal, and then battled the New Mutants. Whether Viper actually has extraordinary longevity was left uncertain. Viper captured Captain America, and planned to release her new bubonic plague. It was revealed that Chthon had actually granted Viper false memories of mothering Jessica as part of a plan to place both women under his control. Viper, employing Constrictor as her chief operative, captured Spider-Woman, believing she was responsible for making her think they were related. The Viper revealed herself to have been a pawn of Chthon for 50 years, but saved Spider-Woman's life by defying Chthon. The issue revealed Merriam had become allied to Chthon and was granted longevity in return. Drew was the mother of Spider-Woman and was considered deceased since 1931. The Viper battled the first Spider-Woman, and became convinced that she was Merriam Drew. Viper later employed the Silver Samurai as her chief operative, and attempted to kidnap Michael Kramer, a man carrying a fatal experimental disease, in order to release it on America. She employed Boomerang and the Silver Samurai as operatives, and battled Spider-Man, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, and Nick Fury. Helicarrier, and planned to crash it into the Congress building. Viper was the founder and leader of the elite criminal underworld through sheer ruthlessness, treachery, and the cunning of her black heart. She battled Nomad and Namor the Sub-Mariner. As the new Viper, she kidnapped Roxxon president Hugh Jones, in order to put him in thrall of the Serpent Crown. Madame Hydra helped Jordan Stryke, a supervillain codenamed Viper, escape custody in Virginia, only to proceed in assassinating him and usurping his alias and leadership of the group known as the Serpent Squad. She eventually severed her ties with HYDRA. Some time later, it was revealed that the Space Phantom had exchanged places with her and her whereabouts at the time were undisclosed.

However, she was apparently killed when Captain America and Rick Jones dodged missiles she fired at them and she was caught in their explosion. She captured Rick Jones to bait a trap for Captain America, and then subdued the Avengers with gas, planning to bury them alive, and battled Captain America again. She first appeared as a leader of HYDRA under the codename Madame Hydra, and first fought and captured Captain America while trying to contaminate New York City's water supply. She eventually rose through the ranks of HYDRA and frequently came into conflict with Captain America and the organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. For 22 years, Ophelia excelled and became Kraken's best student. Among 12 other girls, Ophelia was taken in by HYDRA and raised by Kraken. Part of her face was scarred at one time, although it has since been healed. Ophelia Sarkissian was orphaned as a child in Hungary. Viper was created by Jim Steranko and first appeared in Captain America #110 (February 1969).

Hydra marvel series#

A variation of the character was portrayed by Mallory Jansen in the fourth season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viper was featured in the 2013 film The Wolverine, played by Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova. Viper is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men. Created by Jim Steranko, the character first appeared in Captain America #110 (February 1969).

Viper ( Ophelia Sarkissian), formerly known as Madame Hydra, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Equipments include poison-tipped throwing dart, knives, guns, and whips.

Skilled martial artist, swordsman, and marksman.Immunity to most forms of venom and toxins.Artwork from Captain America #342 (June 1988).