The Cobra (real name Klaus Voorhees), also known as The Human Cobra and King Cobra, is a fictional character and Marvel Comics supervillain, most commonly associated with Daredevil and Thor. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, was the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist. ... Don Heck (January 2, 1929-1995) was a comic book artist best known for co-creating the character Iron Man, and for his long run penciling The Avengers in the 1960s. ... This article is about the mythological weapon. ... The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ... Daredevil (Matt Murdock) is a superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... It has been suggested that Ultimate Thor be merged into this article or section. ...

Publication history

The character was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck in Journey into Mystery #98 (November, 1963) where he was confronted by Thor. The next issue saw him team up with Mister Hyde (with Hyde being the brains of the team) and the duo had a few encounters with the Thunder God before their first skirmish with Daredevil in Daredevil #30 (July, 1967). Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, was the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist. ... Don Heck (January 2, 1929-1995) was a comic book artist best known for co-creating the character Iron Man, and for his long run penciling The Avengers in the 1960s. ... Journey into Mystery is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mister Hyde (Calvin Zabo) is a Marvel Comics supervillain. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

Fictional character biography

Klaus Voorhees was born in Rotterdam, Holland. He was exposed to an anti-toxin for snake venom and bitten by an irradiated snake, which caused him to acquire cobra-like powers. He fought Thor and Daredevil, and a number of other superheroes. Rotterdam Location Flag Country The Netherlands Province South Holland Population 604,819 (2005) Coordinates 51° 55 N.; 4° 30 E. Website www. ... It has been suggested that Ultimate Thor be merged into this article or section. ... Daredevil (Matt Murdock) is a superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Mister Hyde and the Cobra were partners for years, although their partnership ended not long before the Cobra joined Sidewinder's Serpent Society. When Sidewinder retired, the Cobra became the leader of the Society under the name "King Cobra". He still leads the Society (complete with a new Sidewinder) though he also partners with Hyde on occasion. Mister Hyde (Calvin Zabo) is a Marvel Comics supervillain. ... The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Civil War/The Initiative

He was later forced to join the Thunderbolts and trained by Swordsman. “Thunderbolts” redirects here. ... The Swordsman is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Klaus has been identified as one of the 142 registered superheroes who appear on the cover of the comic book Avengers: The Initiative #1.^[1] In spite of this, he has since since turned up as a member of Sin's new Serpent Squad, in the employ of the Red Skull. Sin (real name Synthia Schmidt) is a fictional character, a villainness in the Marvel Universe. ... Red Skull is the name of three Marvel Comics supervillains who are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general. ...

Origin, powers and abilities

King Cobra's first appernece in Journey into Mystery #98 (Nov 1963).

Klaus Voorhees (born in Rotterdam) was the Dutch assistant to Professor Schecktor, a scientist working in India and looking for a cure to snake bites. Unsatisfied with his lower condition, and intent on stealing Schecktor's discoveries, Voorhees killed the professor by using a cobra and in order to make himself look less guilty, let the cobra bite him as well. He used an experimental antidote to cure himself, but denied it to Schecktor. The cobra was radioactive, and in a process similar to Spider-Man's, Voorhees gained super-human abilities similar to a cobra's. Most notably his amazing contortionist powers and slithery body let him break in, and escape from, buildings. He also has the ability to stick to walls or ceilings. Combined with his super-strength and reflexes, they make him a formidable wrestler. Image File history File links Journeyintomystery98. ... Image File history File links Journeyintomystery98. ... Nickname: Motto: Sterker door strijd (Stronger through Struggle) Location of Rotterdam Coordinates: Country Netherlands Province South Holland Government  - Mayor Ivo Opstelten  - Aldermen Jeannette Baljeu Hamit Karakus Orhan Kaya Lucas Bolsius Jantine Kriens Dominic Schrijer Roelf de Boer Leonard Geluk Area [1]  - City 319 km²  (123. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Contortionist performing Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is an unusual form of acrobatic display which involves the bending of the human body into positions that would be impossible for most people to achieve. ... Wrestling can be: Sport wrestling Professional wrestling Another term for grappling This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Cobra is also armed with special gadgets that complete his cobra likeness: he is equipped with a "cobra cord" (an unbreakable cable) to tie up his enemies (solid enough to resist Thor's strength), can launch "cobra darts" (venom-filled projectiles) out of his wrists and release some toxic "cobra gas". Wasp sting, with droplet of venom Venom (literally, poison of animal origin) is any of a variety of toxins used by animals, for the purpose of defense and hunting. ...

In the Mini-series Toxin: The Devil you know, Cobra himself quotes:

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