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References to and Quotes about
King Cobra (Klaus Voorhees)

Captain America (vol. 1) #165 (Sep. 1973): "The Yellow Claw Strikes!", page 3, panel 2:
Falcon (to Captain America): "I've stayed because I've been needed-- against Faustus, against the Serpent Squad, against Nightshade-- and for Peggy-- but dig: I think Fury's right. He's got a whole organization to find the Claw. I'm not needed for that!"

Note: The Serpent Squad Falcon refers to consisted of Cobra (Klaus Voorhees), Viper and The Eel.

Captain America (vol. 1) #183 (Mar. 1975): "Nomad: No More!", page 5, panel 2:
protester: "--cops murdered the Viper and tried to off the Cobra, brothers and sisters! They hounded the Serpent Squad for daring to kidnap a corporate pig, trapped them in a burning house-- and sent their undercover man, this so-called Nomad, in to make sure the valiant Viper died!"

Captain America (vol. 1) #185 (May 1975): "Scream the Scarlet Skull!", page 13, panel 3:
Captain America (thinking): "Wh--? It's the president of Roxxon Oil!"
Hugh Jones: "Good morning, Cap. Jones is the name-- Hugh Jones. I'm here to thank you-- for saving my life from that blasted Serpent Squad."

Note: The Serpent Squad consisted (in the incident Jones refers to) of Viper, the Eel, Princess Python and Cobra.

Captain America (vol. 1) #188 (Aug. 1975): "Druid-War", page 12, panel 1:
Captain America: "I've been through a lot in the past few weeks. I shed one identity and found my real one. I've been attacked by the Serpent Squad and the Red Skull..."

Note: The Serpent Squad at the time Cap refers to consisted of Viper, The Eel, Princess Python, Cobra.