Anaconda (character)
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Marvel Two-in-One #64 (June 1980) |
Created by | Mark Gruenwald Ralph Macchio |
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Alter ego | Blanche Sitznski |
Species | Human Mutate |
Team affiliations | Six Pack Serpent Squad Serpent Society Femizons Legion Accursed |
Abilities | Excellent swimmer Skilled street fighter Superhuman strength and durability Limb elongation Underwater breathing Regeneration |
Anaconda (Blanche Sitznski) is a
In 2020, Anaconda was ranked as CBR's 5th best female Marvel supervillain.[1]
Publication history
Anaconda was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio and first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #64 in June 1980.[2]
The character received biographical entries in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 (1983), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1 (1985), Gamer's Handbook of the Marvel Universe #4 (1988), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition #1 (1990), and Deadpool Corps: Rank and Foul #1 (2010).
Fictional character biography
Origin
Blanche "Blondie" Sitznski was born in
Serpent Squad
Her first mission as part of the second
Anaconda freed herself and her teammates from their underwater captivity using her brute strength, and they were sent on another mission—this time, to search for a powerful weapon known as the Micro-Scanner. After battling Iron Man, Anaconda and the others were defeated and presumably taken to prison.[6]
Serpent Society
The trio somehow escaped, and sought out Sidewinder for payment from their first mission together. He gave them their share of the money, plus more, inviting them to join his new criminal organization, the
Teleported out by Sidewinder, Anaconda paid a visit to Constrictor, beating him to near death. Anaconda also participated in the mission to murder
When
Anaconda eventually became romantically involved with one of the new recruits,
Six Pack
Much later, Anaconda took part in the
Anaconda was later seen as one of the supervillains defeated by the New Warriors and was tied up and gagged with a form of Spider-Man's web fluid.[25]
Secret Invasion
During the
Later, several Serpent Society members including Anaconda, Black Mamba,
Returning to the Serpent Society
Most recently, Anaconda has been seen working with the Serpent Society on several missions. One mission had her battling the Avengers, though she was once again arrested.
Alongside Sidewinder, Black Mamba, and the second Death Adder, Anaconda battled
Serpent Solutions
As part of the
During the "Opening Salvo" part of the Secret Empire storyline, Anaconda was with Serpent Solutions at the time when they are recruited by Baron Helmut Zemo to join the Army of Evil.[36] She also briefly battled the X-Men alongside her teammates.[37]
Anaconda later attended former Six Pack teammate Domino's birthday party.[38]
During The Thing's bachelor party, Anaconda and other female members of the Serpent Society hid in a giant cake, and attacked the Thing and his superhero guests after they had several alcoholic beverages. Anaconda and the others were defeated after a battle, and taken into custody.[39]
Anaconda was among several animal-themed super-villains captured and hunted by Kraven the Hunter.[40] Alongside the rest of the Serpent Society, Anaconda joined Vulture in rebelling against human-controlled drones that had been set up to hunt the criminals.[41] When the group gained their freedom, they were ambushed and apprehended by the Avengers.[42]
Powers and abilities
Anaconda has the
Her entire skeletal structure is laced with an adamantium alloy-based substance, increasing her durability.
Anaconda is a skilled combatant, using street-fighting techniques to accommodate her elongating arms.
Other versions
Ultimate Marvel
Anaconda appears in the
Marvel Adventures
Anaconda appears as a member of the Serpent Society in the
Earth-33900
In the Avengers series dedicated to the
Marvel Super Hero Adventures
In this comic book series aimed toward young children, Anaconda appears as a member of the Serpent Society. Alongside her teammates, Anaconda battled
Deadpool: Samurai
Anaconda appeared in the second volume of Deadpool: Samurai, part of the Marvel × Shōnen Jump+ Super Collaboration.[volume & issue needed]
In other media
Anaconda appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, voiced by Vanessa Marshall.[citation needed] This version is a member of the Serpent Society.[50]
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- ^ "Ultron-5". The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Season 1. Episode 22. May 29, 2011. Disney XD.
External links
- Anaconda at Marvel.com
- Blondie: An Anaconda Fansite (Archived 2009-10-25)
- Anaconda at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe