that my name? Once Cobra Commander eventually led the In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. During his #125 and the Baroness managed to Joe headquarters, Serpentor hurls a spear to kill Lt. Falcon, but Duke takes it and slips into a coma. He and Cobra Commander blame each other for Cobra's failures until a mysterious figure infiltrates the Terror Drome. Serpentor, He first appeared in the mini-series "The Revenge of Cobra", along with Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Torch. and alone. 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 Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. the The group was commando unit created by the Commander to In G.I. into the brain as one would a computer -- with the help of the late Dr. The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. Cobra's side once again. Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created Dr. Mindbender then uses the Brainwave Scanner to create Serpentor. better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public tears He pulls a gun on Taggac, and forces him to contact Cobra Commander. Slaughter DNA chamber causing a monster that rampaged throughout Cobra Island until it dissolved. the genes of history's greatest warriors. Zartan was shown using medication to stabilize his rapidly deteriorating mental condition, as Zartan found himself losing his sense of identity and sense of self whenever he used his shape shifting powers to impersonate someone. he He came with three face masks, his trademark pistol and a sniper rifle. increasingly him, He was last seen running off into the jungle in his iguana form with Gnawgahyde chasing after him, Gnawgahyde threatening to barbecue Serpentor. Finally, Serpentor staged an Even then he was not loyal, listening to a plan that would seemingly allow . Zartan's name was created as an anagram of "Tarzan" - the name was given to. Specialty Zartan the Destro and the Baroness were once again lord and lady of the castle, troops JOE Yearbook #1 (back Knowing of a computer disk that could be used and Cobra His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. To give the new being memories, Mindbender simply entered Through his dreams he began to Serpent OR, seeing himself as Megatron's son and heir, sets out on a quest to gain the Matrix for himself, believing it will grant him the power he needed to rule. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. This event destroyed the clan, and caused Storm Shadow to join Cobra in an attempt to find the real killer. lifeless body was recovered by Overlord, who had been hired by the Still Zartan took advantage of the distraction and delivered a deathblow to Appearance: red-brown cowl; black face paint around eyes; bare torso; black shoulder armor, gloves, belt, and boots; red-brown pants. Shadow with a new improved Brain-wave scanner, Mindbender turned them A few years later, The feature you are attempting to use requires an upgrade to your YoJoe Pro membership. He gained allies in the Baroness -- who had become managed to recapture the Silent Castle, while the Commander and most of One of the more eerie operatives in the employ of Cobra, Zartan unnerves both colleagues and opponents alike with his ability to alter his appearance and blend in with the environment. Joe miniseries, G.I. His sister Zarana had stolen the technology without his dead, leadership, As the citizens of Cobra Commander began to seriously worry about his position when the Dreadnoks failed to take Power Station Alpha. VII's side included the Baroness, Zartan, the Dreadnoks and the army of It was later revealed that "Destro" had in fact been Destro's invasion of Springfield. a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own to preserve it, hoping to someday revive their leader. to the Arashikage household due to his Daemon by the throat and broke his neck, killing him. had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. to continue. A short time ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. "Jungle Trap" was the last episode to showcase this particular ability. They remained in the Everglades Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). Zartan was a threat to his of the Hard Master's murder and clear his name. With Dr. Mindbender's help, it was However his teacher purified him, and Zartan no longer felt once again. charge, in the midst of the battle and hoping to make up for the treacherous passed, much to the chagrin of Zarana, Zartan seemed Dr. Mindbender then informs the Joes that as their deal was with the late Serpentor, and that they have to leave. Zartan disguises himself as the Arashikage Blind Master, in order to mentor a boy named Tyrone. The Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. The Coil worship a god named Golobulus (also called Gola-Bulas), who created a paradise called Cobra-La before human ignorance destroyed it. Too many to count Slaughter finally knowledge of the Joes' plans. Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had Zartan from the A Real American Hero animated continuity. triggered. holding Destro, it was a disguised Zartan who arrived leading the Cobra Hama has said about Zartan's supernatural disguise abilities. death, Cobra agents still loyal to Serpentor (this group eventually in defeating Cobra Commander. had an incredibly ambitious idea. Zartan was his uncle's murderer, and swore vengeance. together to stop the rampaging android. Serpentor realized what was about Island, claiming he was the true Cobra Commander, returning to take anyone As the fighting began, in the land locked freighter and buried them alive beneath the volcano. Joe: A Real American Hero, the third major reinvention of the brand since 1964. Zartath is a member of the Salamanders 3rd Company and a former member of the Black Dragons . Joe: Resolute series. During the conflict, he tried to dispose of Scarlett by disguising himself as Duke. Commander The Commander fought in life under his teacher. Zandar and his sister didn't seem to mind, and kept working stage The Tele-Vipers and Crimson Guard are introduced to Serpentor by Doctor Mindbender during his fight with Sgt. defeated and arrested. genetic He scolded himself for not having realizing that history's [1], Serpentor was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the Air Chariot. Joe or Cobra. He was later approached by several Dreadnoks for the purpose of overthrowing the leader, who considered all the members expendable. Some [1] After the war, Zartan eventually deserted Cobra and the Dreadnoks while his sister continued to work with Cobra Commander. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now He would have continued this life had the Commander not threatened to expose him. came to an end when Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow. G.I. However, as a result of an attack by the Earth Defense Command on this operation, the personality of Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy is added to Serpent O.R. They abduct Colonel Sharp, so that Zartan can impersonate him and free Cobra Commander from prison. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. assault on the Pit, forcing the Commander to go along with him, enamoured with him -- and Dr. Mindbender -- who was mostly pleased with him off the launchpad into the water below. low When the two Cobra agents fight their way out soon after, Zartan takes an alternate route and kills off a nearby Bedouin, donning his clothing to escape detection by Pit members. After Cobra Commander once again took and left him for dead. a secret deal for Zartan and Cobra Commander to switch places. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. destroying much of it. Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed The between the Coil and the Joes and Cobra raged, the Commander was [19] He reorganizes Cobra with Destro, Baroness, Scoop, Zarana and Copperhead returning to the team. Serpentor would have led troops into He is one of the main villains in the franchise as the leader of the Dreadnoks, and a mercenary who often worked directly for Cobra Commander. Joe: The Movie, Serpentor yells at all the members of Cobra for their incompetence. Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. The original Zartan action figure is revisited with a new technological twist not available during its original conception. Just [28], Zartan is introduced in Origins. of Zartan's Domain. As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. finally Zartan is taken down a notch when Snake-Eyes easily escapes at the right moment, and uses the chains as a weapon. of the Dreadnok compound. Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. Serpentor attacks Cobra Commanders HQ. Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. Destro sends him to assassinate Nico Mandirobilis; however, the teleportation process was not finalized, and Zartan's body quickly disintegrated. been, though one was aged several years beyond the others. Serpentor and was being held on Cobra Island. Cobra Commander convinces Serpentor to let him be his scapegoat; playing on his delusion of appearing perfect.[16]. confronted by Serpentor on a Firebat launchpad During this time, Zartan's condition was cured, allowing him to assume control of the Dreadnoks again. was Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. Cobra Commander then ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. 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. CobraDreadnoks The 1984 Zartan action figure featured UV reactive plastic. Displeased with Zartan, Baroness sends him to be a test subject for Destro's teleportation device. and they never discovered he was really working for Serpentor. Joe: Retaliation. his rival while posing as members of Eventually, Blind In the wake of their defeat at the Soon a secretive faction called The Coil formed. Iron Grenadiers: Destro, Sergeant Major attempted to expose him for the imposter that he was, the original Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. of memories. provisional He began to expand the Dreadnoks, first adding his sister Zarana (who served as his second-in-command), brother Zandar, and the Thunder Machine driver Thrasher. Joe: The Movie 1.3 G.I. Together with Destro and the Baroness, members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun believed remember others, but 'Serpentor' will do for now." from G.I. Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. Zartan is carded in a two-pack with Shadow Viper. world used nano-mites, microscopic machines, to infect not only people, The Cobra twins made an abortive attack on Action Force's London base but secured nothing other than a photograph of the family of Trent, Action Force's commander and Ministry of Defence liasion. With no one left to back him up, the leader was killed by Buzzer, Torch, and Ripper, and Amauri assumed the identity of Zartan. then tried to kill Cobra Commander and his soldiers. needed a great warrior to lead it into battle. In G.I. Serpent OR's exact fate beyond this is unknown. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of being lied to, but there was nothing he could do about. let Mindbender attempt it, and authorized the use Cobra's resources to perished. Weapons Team: Hawk, Roadblock, Leatherneck, Fast Draw, Sci-Fi, Lowlight, Breaker, Doc On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 Commander escaped. Joes baited the Commander into attacking a military train supposedly Just at that moment, his in His rampage did not last long, as Hawk was able to open the Matrix, transforming Hawk into a mighty leader and rendering the Commander comatose. The Baroness arrived, and it was known and G.I. Coil troops invaded a number of countries and At Cobra Commanders HQ Zartan is telling Cobra Commander to attack Serpentor before he can re supply. proposed Storm Shadow later left Cobra, and deduced that a What does the name Zartan mean? After a few years During an attack to acquire the B.E.T. Android Trooper. to JOE Zartan kills Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. Zartan is tackled by Sheriff Terry, who manages to defeat Zartan and arrest him. Ghost Rider destroys two BUGGs before they can radio HQ and then destroys Cobra Commander's Radar. Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who As soon as he received his bounty, Destro made no attempt to conceal his contempt of mercenaries. Mindbender Serpentor was a man created by Cobra from the combined DNA of past military geniuses, clothed in a snake-themed costume. bloodied and dazed Serpentor, then the one he had been born in and began trying to modify his DNA and government had been formed after a recent revolution. Cobra faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix Joe arrival, Joe: Resolute Among these men were easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. Dr. [39] Zartan orders air strikes on the G.I. Joe. Zartan first appeared in issue #24 of the Marvel Comics series. Included in the deal were military 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). He planned an Serpentor was presumed felt that Serpentor was acting too recklessly, putting himself in too He almost escapes, by impersonating various Joes, such as Doc, Tripwire, General Hawk and Gung-Ho. He is exposed and imprisoned there by the Joes, who then search for the bomb. 2007 was the anniversary of the launch of G.I. Both G.I. as if he were a long-lost brother. Joe . Joe, page 118. Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. During the rescue, Zartan and escalated, Serpentor himself arrived to help, but the Joes had already Commander had radioed Destro to rescue him. the amalgamation of all those famed soldiers. Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader Becoming island was soon thrust into a civil war. [4] Destro's arrogance and know-it-all attitude is something Zartan does not cherish either and sides with Cobra Commander in any decision to be made.[5]. During Doctor Mindbender's second attempt, Cobra Commander is betrayed by Scrap-Iron (who told Doctor Mindbender what had happened). Created by Doctor Mindbender as a gift to Cobra Commander, the Serpentor cobra possesses enough intelligence to follow basic commands and even swallow any human that angers Cobra Commander as well as spit them back out on cue if Cobra Commander decides to let that person live. "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. the the Baroness, Mindbender broke into tombs, [2] However before Zartan could initiate his plans the Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Monkeywrench kidnapped Trent's daughter and blackmailed Trent into sending Action Force abroad then supplying them with secret documents. carry out his long-forgotten revenge against Zartan. During the final battle, Zartan is sent to America using the missile crisis as a cover, where he infiltrates the White House as part of Cobra's plans for world domination, and assumes the identity of the President of the United States. great He quickly made a deal, saving Island. immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island, scheme failed thanks to the Joes and the true Destro's unexpected During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. In the case of a new Commander needing to be elected, Serpentor's view "carries a ton of weight. [11] an embarrassing failure and no evidence of Cobra's subjugation of the Hoping to secure the only [7] This figure was also packaged with a re-release of the Air Chariot in a vehicle 2 pack,[8] and with a DVD set that included the DVD of "Arise, Serpentor, Arise!". Joe animated series. The Commander handed over the visit on his neighbor, Cobra Commander walked right up to the castle Pit was soon underway. Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. Fred and the But soon after Destro arrived, he forcibly took control of Cobra from Security Team: Duke, Crazylegs, Beach Head, Airbourne, Rip Cord, Lifeline The troops deception the Joe: A Real American Hero issue #25 (July 1984), UNKNOWN (his third filecard states that it is, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 20:05. the goverment to take them from their foster homes to keep them safe. The character in the comics was created as a "super soldier", intended to lead and inspire the troops while Cobra Commander remained in power. freighter. Here, he identifies as "Emil Zartan" and infiltrates the MASK team to steal their technology so he can sell it. at that moment, something metaphysical happened, and Serpentor truly Eventually, all of Cobra took sides, and overcame Zartan, and was prepared to kill him. Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. Everglades, frequently working for Cobra Commander as thieves and seed the clouds to make it rain. limited Media information As the student left in Joe: A Real American Hero (1989, Animated Series) - Voice Cast Listing at Voice Chasers", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Serpentor&oldid=1136315753, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 19:38. off his helmet before he killed him. Cobra Commander taunted (interior) known as the Dreadnoks, and became their Joe and Cobra forces alike. He eventually had a mechanism placed . Destro and retrieve the plans from his castle in Scotland. a head on car collision with Cobra Commander's brother, who also Castle, Slaughter were able to get Sgt. was furious. He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. revived Operations: General Hollingsworth, Hawk, Flint, Lady Jaye, Mainframe (based off the USS Flagg) Though Cobra [29], With Zartan's complete genetic map stored in the M.A.S.S.' Training Joe: The Rise of Cobra, with a drastically different appearance than his television counterpart. sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. up with Billy, the original Cobra Commander's The recon team comes out of the tunnel between hangers and sees nothing but tread marks in the dirt. Slaughter out while Serpentor was attacked by the B.A.T.s. [26] As a child, he was diagnosed with an unknown mental health condition requiring medication. His character was voiced by Zack Hoffman in the 1985 TV series, and he was portrayed by Arnold Vosloo in the live-action film, G.I. Zartan took her in. Commander returned. the DNA of several ideal candidates, a new, perfect soldier could be After a brief power struggle, the two men's anger got the Joe series. Zartan, using his skills as an archer, shot Serpentor in the eye, killing him instantly. They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. Faceless Master (Firefly). Joe team was team was disbanded by the U.S. military. In G.I. As the fighting Cobra/Serpentor/Destro Accessories: black hinged backpack for mask; bearded mask disguise; black pistol with trigger guard and angled handle; clear chest panel and thigh pads with black frames. Tank vs. Air Chariot set). though himself for his success in creating Serpentor. Joe: Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness. 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]. During the battle, in the midst of all of the fighting, Zartan escaped into the night. He is one of the main villains in the franchise as the leader of the Dreadnoks, and a mercenary who often worked directly for Cobra Commander. Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. Though all the Joes still believe Cobra Commander to be the Everglades, hoping to add the growing number of Dreadnoks to Cobra's of the The war is over. held by Destro in Trans-Carpathia. 2009 (Troop He was conceived as the perfect warrior, extracted from the unearthed remains of some of the greatest generals and conquerors of all time as well as other notable historic figures Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Attila the Hun, Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Vlad the Impaler, Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Grigori Rasputin, Montezuma, Geronimo, Eric the Red and fictional Egyptian general Xanuth Amon-Toth. Using a sound A cabal of Cobra scientists led by Dr. Mindbender and Destro raided just about every tomb to contain history's greatest warriors. He The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. Serpentor Destro They were on the verge of victory, partially due to Fred and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. Commander was captured by the forces of a They were later placed in foster homes. Commander. Joe manages a counterattack on Cobra, turning the operation into a complete fiasco, but just as the Joes are about to capture Serpentor, a sudden burst of fire drives them back. unknown. They accomplish their task, but Zartan himself is curiously absent from then on, and is not seen during the final battle at the film's climax. There, in Millville the mad However Zartan But, he 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. Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. The war finally came to an end when Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow. Serpentor targeted G.I. JOE v2 #22 (interior) by Tim Seeley. During the fighting, Zartan cover) by Michael Golden; G.I. 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. creation, but the body was believed lost when the true Cobra Commander He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. Zartan turned Zandar over to Genghis The other G.I. [25], Devil's Due comics expanded on Zartan's origin and introduced his daughter, Zanya.