Viper (Madame Hydra)

Ophelia Sarkissian
Ophelia Sarkissian / Viper.
Textless cover of Spider-Woman vol. 4 #4 (December 2009).
Art by Kieron Dwyer.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain America #110
(February 1969)[1][2]
Created byJim Steranko (writer / artist)
In-story information
Alter egoOphelia Sarkissian
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsSerpent Squad
Secret Empire
H.A.M.M.E.R.
Hellfire Club
J.A.N.U.S.
Madripoor
The Hand
HYDRA
Notable aliasesWarrior White Princess
Madame Hydra
Madame Viper
Green Queen
Viper
Abilities
  • Immunity to most forms of toxins and venoms
  • Skilled martial artist, swordsman, and marksman
  • Excellent strategist and tactician
  • Equipments include poison-tipped throwing dart, knives, guns, and whips

Ophelia Sarkissian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jim Steranko, the character first appeared in Captain America #110 (February 1969).[3] Ophelia Sarkissian is a foe of the X-Men and the Avengers.[4] She has also been known as Viper and Madame Hydra at various point in her history.[5][6][7]

Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. The character appeared in the X-Men franchise film The Wolverine, portrayed by Svetlana Khodchenkova. A version of the character, Aida "Ophelia" / Madame Hydra, appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the simulated identity of the Life Model Decoy, Aida, portrayed by Mallory Jansen.

  1. ^ The Marvel Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley Publishing. 2006. p. 174. ISBN 0-7566-2358-8.
  2. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  3. ^ Erao, Matthew (April 7, 2017). "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Madame Hydra Comic Connections & Changes". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Young, Kai (July 29, 2023). "7 Black Widow Villains That Never Appeared In The MCU". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  5. ^ Matter, Brittany (July 13, 2020). "Spider-Woman's 5 Fiercest Foes". Marvel.com. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  6. ^ Stoute, Scott (October 11, 2012). "New 'Wolverine' Set Images Show The Viper". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (March 26, 2013). "The Wolverine Vine Trailer Breakdown". IGN. Retrieved August 26, 2023.