Jordan Stryke, originally known as Jordan Dixon, began his criminal career alongside his brother Leopold, known as the Eel. The two initially worked for the Cowled Commander but were stopped by Captain America and Falcon. Later on Viper, Eel and Cobra formed the first version of the Serpent Squad. While in custody Jordan Stryke is attacked by Madame Hydra who kills Stryke and takes the name "Viper". Years later Jordan Stryke reappears alive without any explanation of how and takes control of the Serpent Society. Stryke reorganizes the Society into Serpent Solutions.