Puff Adder (character)

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Puff Adder
Puff Adder as seen in Captain America: Sam Wilson #3.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Captain America #337 (January 1988)
Created by	Mark Gruenwald Tom Morgan
In-story information
Alter ego	Gordon "Gordo" Fraley
Species	Human Mutant
Team affiliations	Serpent Society Serpent Squad Masters of Evil
Abilities	Experienced aircraft pilot and street fighter Slight superhuman strength and stamina Noxious gas projection via costume's cowl Ability to enlarge, or "puff up," body

Puff Adder (Gordon Fraley) is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He made his debut in Captain America #337 (January 1988), created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Tom Morgan. The character is depicted primarily as a member of the Serpent Society.

Fraley makes his debut as Puff Adder as part of the fourth version of the Serpent Squad alongside Copperhead, Fer-de-Lance and Black Racer, when the group robs a casino in Las Vegas as a ploy to gain acceptance into the Serpent Society from Society leader Sidewinder. After becoming a part of the Society, they help Viper take control of the Serpent Society, supporting her in a plot to take control of the President of the United States. The plot is eventually foiled by Captain America and several members of the Serpent Society who remain loyal to Sidewinder. After Viper is defeated the Serpent Society was reformed, with Puff Adder becoming a regular member of the group. He later becomes a member of Serpent Solutions when the Serpent Society is reorganized.