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Madame Hydra
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Creation & Design

Madame Hydra was created as a formidable foe for Captain America and other Marvel heroes, embodying the archetype of a powerful female villain in the 1960s.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a leader within Hydra, Madame Hydra quickly became a recurring antagonist in various Marvel storylines, often clashing with S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Madame Hydra has evolved from a mere villain to a complex character with her own motivations and goals, often reflecting the changing dynamics of power and gender in comic book narratives.

Cultural Reception

Madame Hydra has been well-received as a strong female antagonist, often praised for her intelligence and strategic mind.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ophelia Sarkissian
First Appearance:
Captain America #110
Aliases:
Madame Hydra, Ophelia, The Queen of Hydra
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Hydra, The Secret Empire, The Hand
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master strategist, Skilled in espionage
Equipment:
Hydra technology, Weapons
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Captain America #110
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Captain America #110
 
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1st appearance of Madame Hydra, later becomes Viper

1st appearance of Rick Jones as the fourth Bucky

Captain America #180
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Captain America #180
 
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1st appearance and origin of Steve Rogers as Nomad

1st appearance of Hugh Jones, president of Roxxon

Madame Hydra becomes Viper

Death of the first Viper

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First mention of the oil conglomerate, Roxxon

[May 2023 - a Roxxon poster seen on set of Captain America 4]

Secret Warriors #2
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Secret Warriors #2
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of the High Council of Hydra: Baron Strucker, Madame Hydra, Viper, Gorgon, Kraken (1st), The Hive (1st)

1st appearance of Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine as Madame Hydra

Spider-Woman #4
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Spider-Woman #4
 
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Cover art by Alex Maleev featuring Madame Hydra aka Viper

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