Rock Python (M'Gula) is a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe, and is a member of the Serpent Society. He first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #341 in May 1988.
| Rock Python | |
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| File:RockPythonSS1.jpg Rock Python, art by unknown. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain America #341 (May 1988) |
| Created by | Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | M'Gula |
| Species | Human Mutant or Mutate |
| Team affiliations | Serpent Society |
| Abilities | Rock-hard skin, uses egg-shaped bombs which ensnare his enemies with steel ribbons or poisons them. |
Fictional character biography
M'Gula was born in Viceroy, Rudyarda, South Africa. As Rock Python he first joined the Serpent Society when the villainous Viper invaded, and battled Nomad.[1] After she abandoned them, he took a test to prove his worthiness of being in the Society; he tried to steal Falcon's uniform, but would up battling Falcon and Battlestar instead.[2] He also later battled the X-Men's Rogue, Havok, and Colossus with the rest of the Serpent Society, but quickly surrendered when he realized his opponents were much more powerful than him. [3] He battled Captain America later.[4] His greatest accomplishment was nearly killing Captain America after he, Anaconda, and Puff Adder were attacked. He dropped him from a rooftop, but was ordered by King Cobra to flee as to not have their base revealed.[volume & issue needed] He continues to serve with the Society.
He appeared in Brand New Day as one of the villains in the bar.[volume & issue needed]
Powers and abilities
Rock Python has skin, muscle, and bones that are rock-hard, much like a rock python snake. He is impervious to high caliber arms fire, powerful explosions, intense heat, and deadly impacts. He carries little gimmick "snake eggs" which, upon impact, release various substances such as smoke bombs, acids, plastic explosives, and "snake wrap": explosive-launched inch wide, razor-sharp steel alloy metallic ribbons designed to ensnare opponents like bolas and immobilize them, and are approximately 25 feet in length.
Bibliography
- Captain America vol. 1 #341-343, 355, 365, 367, 380-382, 385-387, 411, 414, 434-437
- Captain America vol. 3 #30-31
- Uncanny X-Men Annual #13