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{{short description|Fictional supervillain character in American comic books}}

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{{other uses|Rock python (disambiguation){{!}}Rock python}}

image=[[Image:RockPythonSS1.jpg|100px]]

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|caption=Rock Python, art by unknown.

{{Notability|date=April 2023}}

|comic_color=background:#ff8080

{{Primary sources|date=April 2023}}

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{{Infobox comics character|

image=M’Gula (Earth-616) from Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 3 6 0001.jpg

|caption=Rock Python as depicted in ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe]]'' #6 (August 1989). Art by [[Kieron Dwyer]] (penciler), [[Josef Rubinstein]] (inker), and Andy Yanchus (colorist).

|character_name=Rock Python

|real_name=M'Gula

|species=[[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Human Mutant]] or Mutate

|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]

|debut=''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'' #341 (May 1988)

|creators=[[Mark Gruenwald]] and [[Kieron Dwyer]]

|alliance_color=background:#ffc0c0

|alliances=[[Serpent Society]]

|aliases=Michael Gula, Curtis Harris <ref>''Thunderbolts: From The Marvel Vault'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

|aliases=

|powers=Rock-hard skinbones, usesskin and muscles<br>Use of egg-shaped bombs which ensnare his enemies with steel ribbons or poisons them.

|}}

'''Rock Python''' ('''M'Gula''') is a [[supervillain]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character is usually depicted as a member of the [[Serpent Society]]. He first appeared in ''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'' #341 (May 1988), and was created by writer [[Mark Gruenwald]] and artist [[Kieron Dwyer]]. He has durable bones, skin and muscles, and uses specially designed grenades that entangle his opponents in steel ribbons.

He was first introduced as a henchman of [[Viper (Madame Hydra)|Viper]] as she took control of the [[Serpent Society]], deposing [[Sidewinder (character)|Sidewinder]] as the leader of the Society. Viper's ploy to take control of the United States was foiled by [[Captain America]] and members of the Society still loyal to Sidewinder. Rock Python was allowed to remain with the Society after Viper was defeated. He became a member of Serpent Solutions when the Society was reorganized.

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==Publication history==

'''Rock Python''' (real name '''M'Gula''') is a [[super villain]] in the [[Marvel Comics Universe]], most notably as a member of the second incarnation of the [[Serpent Society]].

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Rock Python first appeared in ''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'' #341 (May 1988), and was created by writer [[Mark Gruenwald]] and artist [[Kieron Dwyer]].

==Fictional character biography==

==Character Biography==

RockM'Gula Pythonwas hasborn skinin thatViceroy, is rock-hardRudyarda, muchSouth likeAfrica. aAs rockRock python [[snake]]Python, and he also uses little eggs which, upon impact, release "snake wrap", metallic coils that wrap up and immobilize his opponents. He first joined the Serpent Society when the villainous [[Viper (comicsMadame Hydra)|Viper]] invaded, and afterbattled [[Nomad (Marvel Comics)|Nomad]].<ref>''Captain America'' #342 (June 1988)</ref> After she abandoned them, he took a test to prove his worthiness of being in the Society; he tried to steal [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]]'s uniform, but wound up battling Falcon and [[Battlestar (character)|Battlestar]] instead.<ref>''Captain America'' #355 (July 1989)</ref> He also later battled the [[X-Men]]'s [[Rogue (comicsMarvel Comics)|Rogue]], [[Havok (comicscharacter)|Havok]], and [[Colossus (comicscharacter)|Colossus]] with the rest of the Serpent Society, but quickly surrendered when he realized his opponents were much more powerful than him.<ref>''X-Men Annual'' #13 (August 1989)</ref> He battled [[Captain America]] later.<ref>''Captain America'' #381-382 (January - February 1991)</ref> His greatest accomplishment was nearly killing [[Captain America]] after he, [[Anaconda (comicscharacter)|Anaconda]], and [[Puff Adder (comics)|Puff Adder]] were attacked. He dropped him from a rooftop, but was ordered by [[King Cobra (comicsMarvel Comics)|King Cobra]] to flee so as to not have their base revealed.<ref>''Captain America'' #385-387 (May - July 1991)</ref> He, continuesalong with Anaconda and Puff Adder, attacked Bad girls INC and was successful in capturing them, only to servebe withattacked theand Societythrown from their craft by [[Maria Pym|MODAM]]. He and Puff Adder survive, but are injured.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2010}}

[[Image:RockPythonSS.jpg|thumb|90px|left|Rock Python.]]

Rock Python has skin that is rock-hard, much like a rock python [[snake]], and he also uses little eggs which, upon impact, release "snake wrap", metallic coils that wrap up and immobilize his opponents. He first joined the Serpent Society when the villainous [[Viper (comics)|Viper]] invaded, and after she abandoned them, he took a test to prove his worthiness of being in the Society. He also later battled the [[X-Men]]'s [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]], [[Havok (comics)|Havok]], and [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]] with the rest of the Serpent Society, but quickly when he realized his opponents were much more powerful than him. His greatest accomplishment was nearly killing [[Captain America]] after he, [[Anaconda (comics)|Anaconda]], and [[Puff Adder (comics)|Puff Adder]] were attacked. He dropped him from a rooftop, but was ordered by [[King Cobra (comics)|King Cobra]] to flee as to not have their base revealed. He continues to serve with the Society.

Subsequently, M'Gula has also appeared with the Serpent Society as they battled [[Jack Flag]], but was defeated by [[Force Works]].<ref>''Captain America'' #434-437 (December 1994 - March 1995)</ref> He was next seen with the organization as they captured Diamondback and Captain America, intending to hold them for ransom. The pair soon escaped and, in the ensuing battle, Rock Python was defeated.<ref>''Captain America'' (vol. 4) #30-31 (October - November 2004)</ref>

==Bibliography==

*''Captain America'' #341-343, 355, 365, 367, 380-382, 385-387, 411, 414, 434-437

*''Captain America'' v.2 #30-31

*''Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #13

In "[[All-New, All-Different Marvel]]", Rock Python appears as a member of [[Viper (Marvel Comics)|Viper]]'s Serpent Society under its new name of Serpent Solutions.<ref>''Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #4 (February 2016)</ref>

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In the "[[Hunted (comics)|Hunted]]" storyline, Rock Python and several other members of the Serpent Society are captured by [[Kraven the Hunter]], [[Taskmaster (character)|Taskmaster]], and [[Black Ant (comics)|Black Ant]], and forced to participate in a murderous hunt set up by [[Arcade (Marvel Comics)|Arcade]].<ref>''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' (vol. 5) #16 (April 2019)</ref>

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==Powers and abilities==

Rock Python has durable skin, muscle, and bones, similar to his [[Central African rock python|namesake]]. He is impervious to high-caliber arms fire, powerful explosions, intense heat and deadly impacts. He carries small "snake eggs" which, upon impact, release various substances such as smoke bombs, acid, and plastic explosives; and "snake wrap", long metallic ribbons designed to ensnare and immobilize opponents.

==References==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==

* [http://www.marvel.com/universe/Rock_Python Rock Python] at Marvel.com

* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/rockpythonss.htm|Rock Python}}

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