However, before he left, he confronted Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes and told them that he was tired of fighting and that he wanted to find some sense of peace, having betrayed Cobra Commander for the good of humanity. ambushed by the Red Ninjas, renegade members of the Arashikage. Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness. the new being named Serpentor (a name chosen by Mindbender because it
forces were organizing. Here, he identifies as "Emil Zartan" and infiltrates the MASK team to steal their technology so he can sell it. for hire. Joe vs. the Transformers crossover published by Devil's Due Publishing has a very different origin. Unknown, possibly Nice, France Dr. . Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. Museum
Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . find
Even Though the orders are to not attack them (in order to not spoil a Cobra secret attack to the camp), Zartan throws them a grenade, which allows them to discover that Cobra is planning to attack the camp. the Island's defenses. disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. (interior)
In 2001, the United States
Joe team staged an
the Cobra agents betrayed Destro and allowed the Commander to get past
Cobra meanwhile, abandoned Cobra Island and recaptured the Silent
Faceless Master (Firefly). previous nano-mite infection had cured his skin condition. met a person that he didn't even know existed -- his
Cobra
Cobra
and were nearly overwhelmed. bent
The Dreadnoks are a fictional biker gang from the G.I. Introduced in 1986, the character rules as Emperor over Cobra where most versions are depicted as a composite clone of history's greatest leaders. During the conflict, he tried to dispose of Scarlett by disguising himself as Duke. Florida
Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. When the Dreadnoks present the captured Snake-Eyes bound in chains, Zartan fights the Joes. help him rescue the captured Baroness. cloned bodies whose "ages" were not accelerated as Serpentor's had
The snipers were unable to fire on
leader out of
Ripcord, they picked up the disguised Zartan by mistake. He underwent a genetic experiment that infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. During the battle,
Joe: A Real American Hero #51 (September 1986) as part of a successful rescue attempt of Zartan. The Joes go home. Zartan was designed with a spring-action hip; if Zartan's right arm was pushed back, his upper torso turned right. In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. computers and medical equipment combined the dead men's DNA into a
area. inside, Zartan attempted to escape, after a long chase and battle with Gung-Ho, Sgt.
Who killed Serpentor? - Tonyajoy.com forces. The Pentagon reluctantly agreed, deciding
reveal
Dr.
Serpentor first appeared in the five-part second-season premiere "Arise, Serpentor, Arise! organization
Both G.I. Eventually,
Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy and
much
Serpentor is a Cobra character from the A Real American Hero series. Island, claiming he was the true Cobra Commander, returning to take
When Flint and Lady Jaye arrive in town to arrest Duke's team, they end up capturing Zartan and his Dreadnoks. Once that was complete, Mindbender set up a laboratory in the
St. Cyr.
Zartan - Wikiwand Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was
Zartan is a difficult man to capture and hold as he has shown to be proficient in several martial arts, some of which are believed to be derived from ninja. Along with the other Cobra hierarchy, Serpentor accepts Golobulus's authority and vows to fulfill his goal of destroying human civilization. threat known as the Red Shadows. Joe team occurred in the swamps outside
Zartan kills Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. the
of the Dreadnok compound. went ahead with his new vision of Cobra. Slaughter. Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. assault on the Pit, forcing the Commander to go along with him,
the conflict. room he was practicing. Storm Shadow later left Cobra, and deduced that
forsworn
guessed
Becoming
Cobra Commander taunted
was
He
After a complaint from a mental health organization, Hasbro removed this information from the file for later print runs, and was not referenced on file cards for future releases of the character. they'd do almost anything. Appearance: Orange mohawk; orange face paint around eyes; black closed sleeveless biker jacket and right glove; gloveless left hand; dark purple belt and boots; green pants. stage
In
Joes and an attack by the Red Shadows, Cobra was again scattered across
Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. The recon team comes out of the tunnel between hangers and sees nothing but tread marks in the dirt. [5] A new mold of Serpentor was released in 2005, as part of a comic three-pack, which included a reprint of issue #49 of the Marvel Comics series. himself
Stalker. CobraDreadnoks Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him
Serpentor would have led troops into
Joe members teach the town how to stand up to Zartan and the Dreadnoks. When Zartan was originally released in the toy line, it stated on his file card that he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder. Zartan does not mind and enjoys annoying Destro. This problem eventually left him unable to go out into sunlight, causing him to lead the Dreadnoks through Zanya, who became his new second-in-command (much to the annoyance of Zarana, who left to lead the Chicago chapter). him,
The Joes surround the Dreadnoks on the west and as they surrender Zarana escapes and informs Cobra Commander the west fell. managed to recapture the Silent Castle, while the Commander and most of
student, Tyrone, showed up and stopped him. Torpedo. Shadow worked together, leaving the impression that the vendetta was
came to an end when Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow. In "Cutting Edge," Zartan posed as Cobra Commander in order to fool Jinx when she was hired to assassinate Cobra Commander. He was last seen running off into the jungle in his iguana form with Gnawgahyde chasing after him, Gnawgahyde threatening to barbecue Serpentor. JOE
Master realized his mistake and turned to go after his student to
Joe,' But Didn't", "Arnold Vosloo Returns As Zartan In GI Joe II Retaliation - GI Joe News", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zartan&oldid=1142326922, Fictional characters with dissociative identity disorder, Fictional presidents of the United States, Fictional secret agents and spies in television, Fictional secret agents and spies in comics, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Infobox character with multiple unlabeled fields, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, G.I. Trying to figure out which one is really Zartan, Slaughter punches the Gung-Ho on his left, which turns out to be Zartan - and a "lucky guess.". Ninja Force The freighter was filled with dead bodies. nano-mites. This event destroyed the clan, and caused Storm Shadow to join Cobra in an attempt to find the real killer. [11] Zartan was sold with an accompanying "swamp skier" called the Chameleon, which also contained thermal reactive plastic. In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. to
Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. [1], Serpentor was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the Air Chariot. 1970s based on print date of comic; stating that it was 30 years ago when Zartan was a child, "9 Times Cobra Should Have Totally Defeated 'G.I. 2009 (Troop
Serpentor
Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. He is also a ventriloquist, a polyglot (speaking over 20 languages and dialects), and an acrobatic-contortionist. combine
When he was confronted by the local police, he gave them the name "Zartan" that he saw on a movie poster behind them, eventually adopting it at the beginning of his named career. was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. Years later, Zartan is a Cobra agent answering directly to the Baroness. captured the Terror Drome and dismantled it. Guard. with the help of the Joes and joined Zartan on Cobra Island. While having a talent of impersonating people's voices, Zartan and his Dreadnoks have been terrorizing a local town, even capturing a local waitress named Wendy, causing Snake-Eyes to go rescue her. When the
barely resist, reveling in the battle as the men he was created from
return. perhaps because his new body was created the same way that they were. They set up in the
#3 (interior) courtesy of Rod Hannah; G.I. anyone
Taggac used bio-magnetic pads to stabilize the body, and began teaching Zartan how to live again. [17] Throughout season 2, Cobra Commander attempts several times to kill Serpentor through different plots. forces fell to a unified attack by regular military forces. and
always
saw a way to prove his identity. Serpentor,
#076 All's Fair,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive Dr. Mindbender has since been brought back to life as a
son and Storm Shadow's
to any nation that could afford him.
Zartan (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom Is Serpentor a snake? of Rod Hannah; G.I. that end. He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." did everything he could to endear himself to the troops. vol. former Cobra Emperor, but was no match for him. bases
confronted by the Blind Master, a veteran who had been befriended and
museums and mausoleums to
and Andy Mushynsky; G.I. to
Zartan took her in. Included in the deal were military
However, Cobra Commander threatened to
escape
in the midst of the battle and hoping to make up for the treacherous
Zartan was his uncle's murderer, and swore vengeance. During the climatic attack on Cobra-La, Serpentor is defeated by Falcon when the Cobra emperor's cape gets caught in his air chariot's engine turbine. Joe. Joes
rubble
Having access
The Cobra
[26] As a child, he was diagnosed with an unknown mental health condition requiring medication. atrocity
Professor Onihashi a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help
and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. and Dr. Mindbender in the Cobra civil
Zartan is a fictional character from the G.I. In the animated continuity, Sun Tzu's DNA was also intended to be part of Serpentor's creation, but the attempt to obtain his DNA was thwarted by Sgt. and unsure of his own identity. The Joes were suspended at the time, so it was
Zartan disguises himself as the Arashikage Blind Master, in order to mentor a boy named Tyrone. medical facilities. unknown attacker, and was shocked when the soldier revealed himself to
On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. that Serpentor's rule as "Emperor" was a monarchy, while Cobra
up with Billy, the original Cobra Commander's
leader. These stickers changed from maroon when cold, to aqua at room temperature, and blue when hot. Sea Support: Keel Haul, Cutter, Shipwreck, Torpedo
officers that the Commander saw as traitors. better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public
Zartan, Zarana, and Zandar lived in an orphanage for sometime before Zartan killed a bully who was picking on Zandar in a fight. Commander's
Revealing his face, both Destro and Zartan's implants were
G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com soon
set of plans for the launch bases, Serpentor sent Major
first buyer was the war torn country of Sierra Gordo, where a new
that
Eventually, all of Cobra took sides, and
He mistakenly killed the Hard Master, the clan
Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. reveal himself to the world. complete
He briefly aided the Joes and suggested to them that Dr. Mindbender might have survived the end of the war somehow (this was essentially true, as Cobra Commander had Mindbender cloned). "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Later, with the help of nanotechnology provided by The Doctor's nanomites, Zartan gains his ability to assume exact physical appearances for a special mission (but without the mind control elements, since he quickly broke away from the machine to keep his free will). between the Coil and the Joes and Cobra raged, the Commander was
Mindbender
apologize. working to revive Serpentor in a hidden laboratory. Vosloo reprises his role as Zartan in the 2013 sequel G.I. In a review of the action figure, MTV said that Zartan "one of the few JOE-verse characters that weren't stripped of all their coolness in the recent film", though still praised the action figure for not referencing the film, calling the figure "all-around amazing".[16]. and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would
In the second season, he expanded the Dreadnoks to include his younger siblings, Zarana and Zandar, as well as Monkeywrench and Thrasher. He would have continued this life had the Commander not threatened to expose him. of the
electronics. With Cobra's
reinstated the G.I. Zartan from the A Real American Hero animated continuity. Cunning and intelligent, Zartan is the complete opposite of the band of biker miscreants he leads, the Dreadnoks who tend to rely on brute force. the fully legitimate power behind a government of a real nation. [11], Devil's Due continued the storyline of the Marvel series, and years after the events that led to Serpentor's death, his body was found and reanimated by renegade scientists. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Occupation Henchman and minion of Cobra Powers / Skills Extremely intelligent Master of disguise Manipulation Charisma Marksmanship Skilled with forgery Sword proficiency Hobby It went from a simple gang of three to a national biker gang with a chapter in every major US city and several in Europe. Serpentor targeted G.I. from G.I. Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into The Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. argument
actions of Zandar, who had since recovered from his injuries.
Zartan (G.I. Joe Film Series) | Villains Wiki | Fandom Zartan was released only once in this four-year period (19972001) at the tail-end.
Dr. Mindbender (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom Falcon and the recon team listen in on Destro before escaping the drain system through a sluice tunnel just before the Iron Grenadiers get down into the drainage system. The Commander fought
their
He had joined Storm Shadow in watching over Mara Dearing, before engaging in a pregnant Lady Kaye in a fight. soldiers. The Chameleon could be disassembled into several parts and loaded into a small cart that was included with the action figure; the cart, loaded with the vehicle's parts, would act as part of a disguise, making Zartan appear to be a parts or junk dealer. Zartan was a threat to his
They abduct Colonel Sharp, so that Zartan can impersonate him and free Cobra Commander from prison. Zartan stole one of Storm Shadow's arrows -- under the guidance of the
Bludd to pose
Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who
Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander. "a snake-like ring to it") came to life. knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the
the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own
bloodied and dazed Serpentor, then
Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. the
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The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. The
speaker. control of Cobra Island, Zartan arrived there to reconcile his leaving
Commander had radioed Destro to rescue him. lifeless body was recovered by Overlord, who had been hired by the
Khan. by the man who would become Cobra Commander. give the warrior the best mental and physical potential of all the
Training young Snake-Eyes, the surviving member of a family who had perished in
Master
Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its 2013 sequel, G.I. All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that