Ophelia Sarkissian

"I fight for nihilism -- and shall continue so until I, in turn, am cut down!"

- Madame Viper

The Viper, whose real name is Ophelia Sarkissian, is a fictional comic book super-villain featured in titles published by Marvel Comics. She has also been referred to as Madame Hydra. Her actual name is seldom used. She first appeared in Captain America, Volume 1 #110 in February, 1969 in a story titled "No Longer Alone".

Overview
This mysterious woman came up through the ranks of HYDRA and became one of their most skilled and dangerous assassins. As such, she was granted the title of Viper and quickly ascended the ranks, earning herself a position of leadership as Madame Hydra. She has aligned herself with many dangerous criminal cartels over the years including the Hellfire Club and the Serpent Society. She eventually became the ruler of the Southeast Asian island nation of Madripoor. Her most enduring opponents have been Captain America, Wolverine, and the officers of the S.H.I.E.L.D. spy agency.

Powers

 * Toxic immunity

Skills

 * Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
 * Indomitable willpower
 * Leadership
 * Marksmanship
 * Tactical analysis
 * Toxicology

Appearances

 * Captain America 110 - 1st appearance. As Madame Hydra.
 * Captain America 180 - Becomes Viper; Forms the Serpent Squad.
 * New Mutants 32 - Flashback and in a photo only.