Puff Adder (character)

Puff Adder
Puff Adder as seen in Captain America: Sam Wilson #3.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain America #337 (January 1988)
Created byMark Gruenwald
Tom Morgan
In-story information
Alter egoGordon "Gordo" Fraley
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsSerpent Society
Serpent Squad
Masters of Evil
Notable aliasesPuff Ader
Abilities
  • Experienced aircraft pilot and street fighter
  • Noxious gas projection via costume's cowl
  • Slight superhuman strength and stamina
  • Ability to enlarge, or "puff up," body

Gordon Fraley is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Tom Morgan, the character first appeared in Captain America #337 (January 1988). Fraley is a mutant, a subspecies of humans born with superhuman abilities. His power allows him to increase his body mass, enabling him to grow up to 10 feet in height and weigh more than five tons. He is a supervillain depicted primarily as a member of the Serpent Society. The character is known under the codename Puff Adder.