Fer-de-Lance (comics)
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Fer-de-Lance is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe who first appeared in Captain America #337 (January 1988). She was created by Mark Gruenwald
and Tom Morgan
and is a member of the Serpent Society
.
. Hired as a personal assassin for the Viper
, Fer-de-Lance and her allies Puff Adder
, Black Racer, and Copperhead
, the fourth Serpent Squad
, pulled a number of bank heists in Las Vegas
. Fer-de-Lance was trained in battle with razor-edged claws that retract from her gloves and boots. During one of their casino robberies, Captain America
and his allies Falcon
, Nomad, and Demolition-Man
intervened and defeated the group of professional criminals, placing them in jail. Soon after, Fer-de-Lance and the others were rescued by Sidewinder
, and initiated into the Serpent Society
. However, she was secretly a double agent of the Viper, and enabled the Viper to teleport into Serpent Society headquarters.
Fer-de-Lance feigned a friendship with Diamondback
during her first night with the Serpent Society, but quickly turned on her when Viper's scheme to overthrow Sidewinder as leader of the criminal organization succeeded. Betraying Sidewinder and Diamondback, Fer-de-Lance was the first to find the pair hiding in a control room. During the skirmish, Fer-de-Lance lunged at Diamondback, who promptly dodged her attack. Fer-de-Lance, pressing her retractable razors into a computer, suffered an electric shock and was defeated. After Viper abandoned the group of mercenaries, Fer-de-Lance continued to serve with the Serpent Society.
During one mission with the Serpent Society, Fer-de-Lance and her comrades Copperhead and Diamondback were ambushed by the mysterious Mister Jip
. Later, at Diamondback's trial, Fer-de-Lance voted guilty. After Diamondback escaped, Fer-de-Lance and Cottonmouth
were sent to spy on the Avengers
headquarters. They later returned to the Serpent Citadel, but were attacked by Captain America, who shattered Fer-de-Lance's razors. After the battle, she and Cottonmouth, along with the defeated Serpent Society members Cobra
, Bushmaster
, Coachwhip
, Black Racer
, and Rattler
were sent to the Vault
.
Subsequently, Fer-de-Lance has also appeared with the Serpent Society as they battled Jack Flag
, but was defeated by Force Works
. Most recently, Fer-de-Lance was seen with the group as they attempted to exact revenge on Diamondback for her earlier betrayal, and auction Captain America off to several of his enemies. Captain America eventually escaped, and together with Diamondback defeated Fer-de-Lance and the Serpent Society.
She appeared in Brand New Day
as one of the villains in The Bar With No Name.
, Fer-de-Lance rejoined the Serpent Society. The Society held a number of civilians hostage in a compound in the American Midwest claiming they were protecting themselves from the Skrull
s. However, they were easily defeated by Nova
and his new Nova Corps.
She has extensive experience in street-fighting techniques.
Teresa Vasquez also speaks Spanish.
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
and Tom Morgan
Tom Morgan (comics)
Tom Morgan is an American comic book artist known primarily for his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America, The Punisher 2099, Excalibur and Iron Man.-Biography:...
and is a member of the Serpent Society
Serpent Society
The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
.
Fictional character biography
Teresa Vasquez was born in San Juan, Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
. Hired as a personal assassin for the Viper
Viper (Madame Hydra)
Viper, formerly known as Madame Hydra, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men...
, Fer-de-Lance and her allies Puff Adder
Puff Adder (comics)
Puff Adder is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Universe, most notably as a member of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:Gordon "Gordo" Fraley was born in Atlanta, Georgia...
, Black Racer, and Copperhead
Copperhead (Marvel Comics)
Copperhead is the name of a number of fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. The first two are similar characters that mimicked old pulp magazine heroes, wearing a suit of copper armor and shooting paralyzing or lethal darts, while the third is a member of the Serpent Society.-Lawrence...
, the fourth Serpent Squad
Serpent Squad
The Serpent Squad is a fictional mercenary group composed of snake-themed criminals in Marvel Comics. Most often antagonists of Captain America, the roster has changed through various incarnations...
, pulled a number of bank heists in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
. Fer-de-Lance was trained in battle with razor-edged claws that retract from her gloves and boots. During one of their casino robberies, Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
and his allies Falcon
Falcon (comics)
The Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
, Nomad, and Demolition-Man
Demolition Man (comics)
Demolition Man , also known as D-Man, is a fictional character in the .-Publication history:Dennis Dunphy first appeared in The Thing #28 , written by Mike Carlin and illustrated by Ron Wilson...
intervened and defeated the group of professional criminals, placing them in jail. Soon after, Fer-de-Lance and the others were rescued by Sidewinder
Sidewinder (comics)
Sidewinder is a fictional character, a reformed super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe who first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #64 and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio.-Fictional character biography:...
, and initiated into the Serpent Society
Serpent Society
The Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
. However, she was secretly a double agent of the Viper, and enabled the Viper to teleport into Serpent Society headquarters.
Fer-de-Lance feigned a friendship with Diamondback
Diamondback (comics)
Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
during her first night with the Serpent Society, but quickly turned on her when Viper's scheme to overthrow Sidewinder as leader of the criminal organization succeeded. Betraying Sidewinder and Diamondback, Fer-de-Lance was the first to find the pair hiding in a control room. During the skirmish, Fer-de-Lance lunged at Diamondback, who promptly dodged her attack. Fer-de-Lance, pressing her retractable razors into a computer, suffered an electric shock and was defeated. After Viper abandoned the group of mercenaries, Fer-de-Lance continued to serve with the Serpent Society.
During one mission with the Serpent Society, Fer-de-Lance and her comrades Copperhead and Diamondback were ambushed by the mysterious Mister Jip
Mister Jip
Mister Jip is an evil fictional character belonging to the Marvel Comics universe, possessing a grotesque appearance and various mystical powers...
. Later, at Diamondback's trial, Fer-de-Lance voted guilty. After Diamondback escaped, Fer-de-Lance and Cottonmouth
Cottonmouth (comics)
Cottonmouth is a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe.- Fictional character biography :Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Cottonmouth was chosen by Sidewinder to join a snake-themed villain group, the Serpent Society...
were sent to spy on the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
headquarters. They later returned to the Serpent Citadel, but were attacked by Captain America, who shattered Fer-de-Lance's razors. After the battle, she and Cottonmouth, along with the defeated Serpent Society members Cobra
Cobra (comics)
The Cobra is the alias of two fictional comic-book supervillains that appear in the Marvel Comics universe.-Klaus Voorhees:Klaus Voorhees, the original Cobra, was also known as The Human Cobra and is currently known as the original King Cobra...
, Bushmaster
Bushmaster (comics)
Bushmaster, in comics, may refer to:* Bushmaster , two Marvel supervillains* Bushmaster , a DC Comics character...
, Coachwhip
Coachwhip (comics)
Coachwhip is a fictional character. She is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably as a member of the Serpent Society.-Publication history:...
, Black Racer
Black Racer (comics)
Black Racer is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and member of the second Serpent Society.-Publication history:...
, and Rattler
Rattler (comics)
The Rattler is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe, and is a member of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:...
were sent to the Vault
Vault (comics)
The Vault is the widely used nickname of a fictional defunct prison facility for technological-based superhuman criminals in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. The prison's full official name is the United States Maximum Security Installation for the Incarceration of Superhuman Criminals.It first...
.
Subsequently, Fer-de-Lance has also appeared with the Serpent Society as they battled Jack Flag
Jack Flag
Jack Flag is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Captain America #434 , and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Dave Hoover.- Fictional character biography :...
, but was defeated by Force Works
Force Works
Force Works was a Marvel Comics superhero team. It first appeared in the comic book series Force Works #1 . The title was written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and initially drawn by Tom Tenney....
. Most recently, Fer-de-Lance was seen with the group as they attempted to exact revenge on Diamondback for her earlier betrayal, and auction Captain America off to several of his enemies. Captain America eventually escaped, and together with Diamondback defeated Fer-de-Lance and the Serpent Society.
She appeared in Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
"Brand New Day" is the title of a run of comic book storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man, published by Marvel Comics in 2008. It chronicles the start of Spider-Man's adventures in the aftermath of the big status quo change in the "One More Day" storyline, and continues afterwards into "Spider-Man:...
as one of the villains in The Bar With No Name.
Secret Invasion
In Secret InvasionSecret Invasion
"Secret Invasion" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self-titled eight issue limited series and several tie-in books published by Marvel Comics from April through December 2008....
, Fer-de-Lance rejoined the Serpent Society. The Society held a number of civilians hostage in a compound in the American Midwest claiming they were protecting themselves from the Skrull
Skrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
s. However, they were easily defeated by Nova
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
and his new Nova Corps.
Powers and abilities
Due to a chemical enhancement of her musculature, Fer-de-Lance possesses enhanced strength and durability. She wears two retractable 8 inches (203.2 mm) omnium steel razor-edged claws which fit into a forearm sheath, one on each arm. She also has two 3 inches (76.2 mm) long spring-loaded retractable omnium steel spikes which extend from the toes of her boots.She has extensive experience in street-fighting techniques.
Teresa Vasquez also speaks Spanish.