Who Is Viper? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Viper is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ophelia Sarkissian, with over 671 comic issue appearances. Viper aka Madame Hydra is the former terrorist leader of HYDRA and an enemy of Captain America, Spider-Woman and Wolverine among many others. While she is not the ruler of Madripoor, she did - or does - own it.

Who is Viper?

Origin Ophelia Sarkissian Ophelia Sarkissian was orphaned in Eastern Europe when she was young, when her parents were killed during a revolution in her country. Brutally trained early in her life by Kraken , she worked her way up the ranks and gained the respect of the criminal underworld. Sarkissian eventually became the leader of HYDRA and became known as Madame Hydra . HYDRA and Sarkissian constantly battle Captain America and SHIELD . Creation Viper was created by Jim Steranko . She first appeared as Madame Hydra in Captain America #110 in February 1969. Character Evolution Madame Hydra / Viper First appearing as Madame Hydra in 1969 fighting the Avengers and Captain America, this character has always been a maniacal opportunist and agent of general chaos and anarchy. Five years after her first appearance, she returned and took the name of another super villain who was using the code-name Viper , during an attempt to take over a terrorist organization named the Serpent Squad .

Key facts

Viper is of human origin and first appeared in "No Longer Alone". The character is published by Marvel. With 671 recorded issue appearances, Viper ranks among the most featured characters in comics.