The Serpent Society first appeared in Captain America #310 (October 1985) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary.
[1] Serpent Solutions first appeared in Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña.
[2] Serpent Solutions first appeared in Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña.
Most of the villains Mark Gruenwald introduced in Captain America were created to symbolize aspects of contemporary American culture and the world political situation.
[7] After persuading his former comrades of his true intention to better their lot (and paying their share of the reward plus interest), he had them contact other snake-themed criminals which included the Asp, Diamondback, the Constrictor, the Cobra, Princess Python, the Viper, the Rattler, Cottonmouth, and Bushmaster.
[8] Sidewinder, Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder, Asp, Diamondback, Cottonmouth, the Cobra, Bushmaster, Rattler, and Princess Python became charter members of the Serpent Society.
[12] Later, the Viper sent a fourth Serpent Squad (though not named as such) consisting of Copperhead, Black Racer, Fer-de-Lance and Puff Adder to infiltrate the Society with the intention of assassinating Sidewinder and setting herself up as the rightful leader.
[13] When the four were taken to Serpent Citadel by Sidewinder, it was easy for the rest of the Viper's allies (Coachwhip, Boomslang, Slither, and Rock Python), to assault the place.
[15] In the end, Cobra subdued the Viper and turned her over to the Captain on the condition that he allowed the Serpent Society 24 hours to evacuate from their headquarters.
[21] Diamondback, seeking revenge against the Society, sought out Paladin when Captain America could not guarantee that Black Mamba and Asp be given immunity from arrest.
Captain America, on the other hand, from his sky cycle, spotted a Serpent Saucer piloted by Cottonmouth and Fer-de-Lance, which was heading back to the Society's hideout.
Another encounter with Captain America and the now defunct team called Force Works seemed to have permanently put them out of commission;[26] both Puff Adder and Black Mamba later said that the Society had disbanded.
Anaconda served with the Six Pack[29][30] and was later defeated by the New Warriors;[31] Diamondback, Black Mamba, and Asp had reformed BAD Girls, Inc.;[32] Cottonmouth had not been seen since he broke free from prison with Hawkeye, but was later taken back into custody by S.H.I.E.L.D.
He rebranded the group as a criminal business called Serpent Solutions, which later came into conflict with Sam Wilson, who had assumed the identity of Captain America, and his allies, which included the now-retired Diamondback.
[39] Most of the members of Serpent Solutions escaped from prison and reunited during the 2017 "Secret Empire" storyline, including Slither, who rejoined the group.
[46] After the hunt began, the Society attempted to battle the robotic drones being controlled by the wealthy participants, though they realized they were outmatched and fled with the rest of the supervillains.
[49] After Kraven the Hunter had Arcade lower the force field, they are seen with Armadillo charging towards the awaiting police officers only to be subdued by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.
The Serpent Society later escaped from police custody and started killing people while making their way across the Brooklyn Bridge causing the Avengers to take action.
Pit Viper reaffirms his goals by declaring that he would lead the raid for the final component himself and has his new recruit Titanoboa attack Boomslang for being the most vocal against his direction upon arguing with Tiger Snake.
[57] Captain America and Shang-Chi have noticed that the Serpent Society had stolen German Whale Oil, Kingsport Hooch, and wax shavings at the time when Victorious was trying to get back into Latveria.
Arriving in the Republic of Attania, Captain America, Hawkeye, Lightspeed, Night Thrasher, Shang-Chi, and Wasp fight Asp, Black Racer, Boomslang, Bushmaster, Coachwhip, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder, Rattler, Rock Python, and Tiger Snake.
When Pit Viper sets off the Serpent's Tears, Captain America throws himself into it to protect Shang-Chi as he is turned into humanoid snake.
Hercules goes up against Anaconda's strength, Hawkeye holds off Captain America's snake-like form, and Titanoboa faces off against Photon, She-Hulk, and Wasp.
An alternate universe iteration of the Serpent Society from Earth-33900 appears in The Avengers American Armed Forces Exclusive #13, consisting of Cobra, Viper, Eel, Death Adder, and Anaconda.
[60] An alternate universe iteration of the Serpent Society from Earth-27537 appears in Exiles #89, consisting of Cobra, Anaconda, Bushmaster, Death Adder, Cottonmouth, Diamondback, Rattler, Sidewinder, and an unnamed woman.
An alternate universe iteration of the Serpent Society appears in Marvel Super Hero Adventures, consisting of King Cobra, Anaconda, Bushmaster, Asp, and Princess Python.
[61] An alternate universe iteration of the Serpent Society appears in Spider-Bot Infinity Comic #9, consisting of Anaconda, Cottonmouth, Rattler, and Puff Adder.
[63] consisting of Crossbones, Diamondback, Black Racer, Sidewinder, Death Adder, King Cobra, Bushmaster, and Anaconda; who are all served by underlings dressed in specific attire such as chauffeurs, ninjas, punks, and an all-female biker gang.
[64] The Serpent Society appear in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier tie-in game, consisting of King Cobra, Diamondback, and Puff Adder.
[67] This version of the group is led by Black Mamba and consists of Anaconda, Bushmaster, Asp, King Cobra, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder, and Copperhead.