He made his debut in Captain America #337 (January 1988), created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Tom Morgan.

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.

The plot is eventually foiled by Captain America and several members of the Serpent Society who remain loyal to Sidewinder.

Puff Adder first appeared in Captain America #337 (January 1988), and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan.

As a member of the fourth Serpent Squad, Puff Adder attempts to rob a Las Vegas casino, and battles Captain America, the Falcon, Nomad, and D-Man.

[2] Puff Adder is inducted into the second incarnation of the Serpent Society as a double agent of the Viper during her invasion of the group.

[4] Alongside Anaconda, Puff Adder serves as bailiff at the Serpent Society's trial of Diamondback.

Puff Adder is given permission to "play with" Yellowjacket and Nikki but is stopped by Major Victory before he can touch them.

After the last wave, Doctor Octopus wants his team to continue fighting but Puff Adder, along with the rest, turn on him.

[11] Puff Adder appears in the 2017 "Secret Empire" story line, being with Serpent Solutions when they are recruited by Helmut Zemo to join his Army of Evil.

In Guardians of the Galaxy #29 Charlie-27 states that Puff Adder can increase his mass to over five tons, the limit of what Charlie-27 can lift on Earth.

[volume & issue needed] Fraley is a competent hand-to-hand fighter, with extensive experience in street-fighting techniques.