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Universe
Marvel Universe

Real Name
Gustav Krueger

Aliases
None

Identity
Known to the American legal authorities

Occupation
Professional criminal

Citizenship
United States of America, formerly East Germany

Place of Birth
Breslau, Unified Germany (former East Germany)

Known Relatives
Unrevealed

Group Affiliation
Serpent Society

Education
Unrevealed

Height
6'1"

Weight
245 lbs. (including artificial tail)

Eyes
Brown

Hair
Gray

Powers
Rattler possesses a bionic tail attached to his spine which he can use for a variety of tasks, including grasping small objects, hanging by his tail, and as a bludgeon. He also has the ability to generate sonic vibrations by activating mechanisms in the "rattle" at the tip of the tail for various effects, including creating shockwaves, deflecting projectiles, and inducing vertigo, disorientation, unconsciousness, internal hemorrhaging, and possible death in opponents.

First Appearance
Captain America #310

Significant Issues
Joined Serpent Society (Captain America #310-311); participated in the battle against MODOK (Captain America #313); battled Captain America (Captain America #315); aided Viper in her take-over of the Serpent Society (Captain America #341-343); battled Storm and Longshot (Uncanny X-Men Annual #13); voted against Diamondback in her trial (Captain America #380); forced to join the Thunderbolts army (Thunderbolts #104)

Very little is known about the Rattler's past, other than he was formerly a resident of East Germany who made his way to the United States. Sidewinder took interest in him, and invited him to join the Serpent Society. The Rattler accepted, and took part in a trial mission alongside fellow Serpents Anaconda and Cobra. Interference led to a confrontation with Captain America, but Anaconda decided to battle him on her own. The Rattler and Cobra escaped and returned back to Sidewinder, claiming they were utilizing teamwork as Anaconda told them to leave.

The Rattler then joined the rest of his allies in the battle against MODOK, though he was taken out of the battle quite early. Later, the Rattler and his teammates Diamondback, Death Adder, and Cottonmouth were sent to investigate the Porcupine's claim that he defeated Captain America. They were able to trick the Serpent Society, but the hero had a very difficult time battling all four criminals at once. Rattler, alongside Death Adder and Cottonmouth, were eventually defeated and imprisoned. However, Sidewinder intervened and set them free after a few hours.

During the Viper's invasion of the Serpent Society, the Rattler willingly switched sides and helped her overthrow Sidewinder. Unfortunately, the Rattler and his fellow serpents were defeated by Captain America and the Rattler regretted teaming up with a self-serving villain such as the Viper. At Diamondback's trial, the Rattler voted guilty, and later battled Captain America. He was quickly defeated, and sent back to prison.

Recently, the Rattler, along with Bushmaster and King Cobra, were forced into joining the Thunderbolts army during Civil War.
 
 
 
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