Asp
Real name: Cleo Nefertiti
Aliases: The Temptress (her stage name)
Identity: Known to authorities
Occupation: Professional mercenary, exotic dancer
Citizenship: Egypt
Place of Birth: Tanta, Egypt
Known relatives: None
Group Affiliation: Serpent Society, Secret Avengers, B.A.D. Girls, Femizons
Education: Unrevealed

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black

Powers: Ability to generate and project "venom bolts" of an unknown form of radiant energy which can cause paralysis or death to living organisms.
Abilities: Asp is an accomplished dancer with superb muscle control.
Weapons: None.
Paraphernalia: None.

History: Very little is known about the beautiful an exotic woman known as the Asp.  She somehow found her way to the United States from Egypt, where she was an exotic dancer and snake-charmer.  Sidewinder contacted her and invited her to join his Serpent Society, which she accepted.

Though she appears quiet and meek, she is very confident and loves doing what she does.  During her membership of the Society, she made very good friends with Diamondback and Black Mamba.  After the Viper took over, Asp stuck by Sidewinder and didn't wish for a new leader.  Soon after, Diamondback was ousted and Asp left the Serpent Society to be with her and Black Mamba as members of B.A.D. Girls, Incorporated.  After a stint with the Femizons, the girls decided to be freelance mercenaries.

Asp also worked with Captain America during Civil War as a member of the Secret Avengers, although she was never shown in the book.  I apologize for the brevity of this entry, I will try and elaborate in the near future.

Suggested Reading: Captain America #310, Captain America #313, Captain America #341-344, X-Men Annual #13, Captain America #369, Captain America #371, Captain America #380-382, Captain America #385-393, Cable & Deadpool #20-23
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