Puff Adder (comics)

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Puff Adder

Puff Adder, art by unknown.

Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Captain America #337 (January 1988)
Created by	Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan

Characteristics
Alter ego	Gordon Fraley
Species	Human Mutant
Affiliations	Serpent Society Serpent Squad, Masters of Evil
Abilities	The ability to enlarge, or "puff up," his body, can breathe toxic gas, super strength.

Puff Adder (real name Gordon Fraley) is a mutant super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe, most notably as a member of the Serpent Society.

[edit] Character Biography

Large and strong, but not very bright, Puff Adder joined the second incarnation of the Serpent Society during Viper's invasion of the group. A mutant with the ability to inflate, or "puff," his body mass, enhancing his strength greatly, he is a dangerous adversary for several super heroes. He also has the power to breathe toxic gas. As a member of the Serpent Society, he developed a romantic relationship with Anaconda. He also served briefly with Doctor Octopus' Masters of Evil. However, after Decimation, he was one of the countless mutants who lost their powers. It is unknown if he continues to serve with the Serpent Society.

It is interesting to note that his race varies from artist to artist. In his first appearance, he was depicted as caucasian, but a few issues later, he is depicted as African-American.