Cottonmouth (comics)
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Cottonmouth (Quincy McIver) is a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe.
[edit] Fictional character biography
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Cottonmouth was chosen by Sidewinder to join a snake-themed villain group, the Serpent Society. With the ability to extend his jaws over a foot wide, he was given steel fangs, possibly by the Roxxon Oil Company, which he uses to torture his victims in an almost cannibalistic way. His jaw muscles are superhumanly strong, and can bite with sufficient force to crush cinderblock or metals that are softer than iron. However, very little is known about his past, other than he was an active criminal in the southern portion of the United States.
Cottonmouth was often paired up with Asp, such as when the two were to advertise the Serpent Society to Kingpin. During their confrontation with M.O.D.O.K., Cottonmouth and fellow teammate Death Adder were able to slay him, which was a big win for their organization. They were soon defeated by Captain America, but were able to escape. He also participated in the mission to retrieve the retired Porcupine's costume, which turned out to be a trap by Captain America. Cottonmouth was injured during the battle, his teeth being destroyed by the star-spangled hero's shield. He, along with teammates Rattler and Death Adder were eventually defeated and taken into custody. Not for long, however, as Sidewinder soon teleported them to safety.
During the Viper's invasion, Cottonmouth sided with Diamondback and the other members who refused to take the leadership away from Sidewinder. He later betrayed Diamondback, attempting to bite her head off after she saved him, proving that his loyalties lied with Viper. He has also battled other super-heroes such as Black Panther and Luke Cage. He was eventually imprisoned, but escaped and fought the Thunderbolts. He also took Bushmaster's real name, Quincy McIver, for a short while, though his actual name has not been revealed. It is presumed he is still in prison, as he was not seen with the Serpent Society during their latest mission.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Cottonmouth possesses an enhanced jaw and neck muscles, and steel teeth enabling him to bite with sufficient force to crush cinderblock or deform metals softer than iron; to hang from a rope by his teeth for up to an hour, and to open his mouth larger than the size of a human head.
