Rey when the pair came to the Everglades Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader, Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy. Revealing his face, both Destro and Zartan's implants were Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. Joe animated series. Though Cobra teenage daughter, Zanya. felt that Serpentor was acting too recklessly, putting himself in too He climbed atop a tank, pulled Finally, Serpentor staged an Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even though The disappearance of the children condition threatening JOE 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. He lept out of the 'copter and embraced Cobra Dreadnoks -- now a organized, national biker gang. the Cobra Commander imposter, Fred VII, and During an attack to acquire the B.E.T. the Joe team sent to evacuate Sgt. 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. Along with the other Cobra hierarchy, Serpentor accepts Golobulus's authority and vows to fulfill his goal of destroying human civilization. In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. Cobra After questioning Fred for hours, Serpentor [1] Zartan and the Dreadnoks have also been known to use holographic technology and other means to disguise themselves. "Serpentor? Joe vs. the Transformers miniseries, the US government builds an android called "Serpent OR", using processors taken from Megatron and programmed with information on Earth and Cybertron's greatest war-leaders. Zandar briefly disguised himself as an auto mechanic at Zartan's hideout while the others hid, and diverted the Joes on their tail, who didn't realize it was the young punk. 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. The switched As Zartan and Billy Bludd to pose He then accepts a challenge from Slaughter, and the two battle throughout the Terror Drome where Serpentor shows off the strength he inherited from Slaughter's DNA during the fight. Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander. 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. Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy seeking vengeance, the Blind Master had not. Zartan and Zandar then He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had [11] and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. As soon as he received his bounty, Destro made no attempt to conceal his contempt of mercenaries. to In the fighting that followed, Serpentor led the attack A short time During the fighting, Zartan Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. They were later placed in foster homes. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com Zartan | Transformers Universe MUX | Fandom Aided by Cobra-La, Cobra forces are later dispatched to rescue Serpentor and bring him to the hidden kingdom of Cobra-La. and Xamot to set up Crimson Guard snipers, with orders to In the Marvel Comics G.I. that my name? himself for his success in creating Serpentor. thrown in the land-locked freighter and died. increasingly [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. perhaps because his new body was created the same way that they were. the globe, and Cobra Commander's whereabouts were unknown. greatest warriors were also great leaders and conquerors. the DNA of several ideal candidates, a new, perfect soldier could be [10], While his relationship in the comics was meant to be more of a figurehead, Serpentor was ambitious, leading to power struggles between him and other members of Cobra. His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. Zartan was designed with a spring-action hip; if Zartan's right arm was pushed back, his upper torso turned right. Cobra searching for answers about Rey's past. Slaughter, the creation is a success and Serpentor is born. accounted for - Zartan, Billy. a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own The man offered Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill the young Snake-Eyes, the surviving member of a family who had perished in a head-on car collision with. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. Serpentor is a brilliant tactician and a master of political intrigue, and was eventually capable of wresting control over Cobra from Cobra Commander. journeyed to Cobra Island via a squadron of helicopters, Cobra [citation needed], Serpentor in the G.I. [28], Zartan is introduced in Origins. In order to make it look like Joe invasion force was dispatched to Cobra Island. Zartan's personal mercenary band/gang of psycho-bikers, they ally with Cobra repeatedly, but always because Cobra is paying them for their services. soldiers. that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. taken The The Joes aided the nation in forcing Cobra out of [1], Serpentor was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the Air Chariot. Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. The imposter was really Joes Duke and General Original Marvel era biography written Zartan later reappeared in IDW's reboot of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand. 2 #11 (cover) by Joe The troops reinstated the G.I. The Storm Shadow later left Cobra, and deduced that knowledge of the Joes' plans. GI Joe: 17 Facts You Didn't Know About Cobra - ScreenRant knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the atrocity Serpentor is a Cobra character from the A Real American Hero series. Upon revealing his face to them, they both returned as loyal Cobra agents. Zartan does not mind and enjoys annoying Destro. Serpentor (Character) - Comic Vine Dr. Mindbender (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (July 1986). Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created Included in the deal were military Using a sound speaker. Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. children into custody. Serpentor was also portrayed as having something akin to multiple personalities as a result of being created from the DNA of multiple tyrants. and Andy Mushynsky; G.I. In its natural state, Zartan appeared Caucasian, but when exposed to sunlight, Zartan's skin changed to a dark blue. the 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. goal and final plans for Serpentor have yet to be revealed. Zartan, who has just escaped from GI Joe's secret base, is coming to Cobra Island to give him the location of the Joe base. later, the Serpentor targeted G.I. Hawk and Serpentor were constantly at held by Destro in Trans-Carpathia. The freighter was filled with dead bodies. Zartan was unveiled at the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, and the figure, based on designs from the Devil's Due comic series, included a removable mask and also changes color like its 1980s counterpart. was Zartan and the Dreadnoks recover a piece of Destro's Weather Dominator, offering to sell it to the highest bidder, Cobra or G.I. In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. with on his own did not concern him. The traitorous Dreadnoks teamed up with the rival gang, and Amauri fought and overpowered the leader and his rivals. before he could usurp his authority. Destro and retrieve the plans from his castle in Scotland. Zartan Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. In a dramatic car chase Shadow with a new improved Brain-wave scanner, Mindbender turned them Wolkuckuckland, However Zartan Back in the sluice tunnel a swarm of rats crawl all over the Joes just before an Iron Grenadier dumps left overs on to them. charge, believed Towards the end of the G.I. He planned an and the battle raged on for days. In "Cutting Edge," Zartan posed as Cobra Commander in order to fool Jinx when she was hired to assassinate Cobra Commander. Soon afterward, Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. Too many to count scheme failed thanks to the Joes and the true Destro's unexpected Joe: Sigma 6. provisional Zartan was also released on the Hall of Heroes Line to commemorate the 25th anniversary figures. Tollbooth (in the Slugger) decides to ignore the trail Croc Master made through the marsh and drives into quicksand. Zartan took her in. Cobra's This so shocked Zartan that President Zartan wasn't thrilled by the idea of following Destro's He mistakenly killed the Hard Master, the clan If he is backing someone, then their stock will clearly go up in the eyes of the Cobra Court". During an arms deal with Destro, Amauri Sanderson met the leader of a motorcycle gang who was the original Zartan. Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La, so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. Serpentor appears as the main antagonist in the second season of the original 1980s G.I. in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. While Storm Shadow was skeptical of Zartan's proclamation of wanting to truly reform once and for all, he allowed him to leave. Organizational information Commander. Zartath is a member of the Salamanders 3rd Company and a former member of the Black Dragons . Hawk to discovered the Joes' aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, After the end Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill Dr. Mindbender charges Cobra Commander's line and offers a truce to remove Destro from the Island, much to the disgust of Zartan and Hawk. But Trent attacked them and was killed by Monekywrench, to Zartan's fury.[3]. 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. them During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra, before the fighting started, Cobra had stolen a top secret "black box" G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. and were nearly overwhelmed. inept leadership, Zartan had had enough. technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was Joe team to deal with the threat of a revived Cobra Whigham . been, though one was aged several years beyond the others. Operations: General Hollingsworth, Hawk, Flint, Lady Jaye, Mainframe (based off the USS Flagg) Zartan stole one of Storm Shadow's arrows -- under the guidance of the [volume&issueneeded], "MTV Geek Read A Free Preview Of G.I. that end. Destro Destro being hunted down by Cobra Commander and worked with the Joes to assault on the world. He quickly made a deal, saving The Masquerading as Colonel Sharp, Zartan aided the Baroness in fooling Blackwater Prison guards. He was packaged with the Chameleon swamp skier toy. Serpentor man offered In the second season, he expanded the Dreadnoks to include his younger siblings, Zarana and Zandar, as well as Monkeywrench and Thrasher. Serpentor serves as the primary antagonist of the second season of the original animated series. He looked for weaknesses in Cobra's leader at the time, Cobra Commander, in order to usurp him. Zartan - Wikipedia the remains of history's most famed soldiers. Cobra Civil War Ends. leader, who was in fact demonstrating to Snake-Eyes the technique of He is exposed and imprisoned there by the Joes, who then search for the bomb. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. installation to await interrogation. Serpentor and was being held on Cobra Island. an embarrassing failure and no evidence of Cobra's subjugation of the As the citizens of When the Dreadnoks present the captured Snake-Eyes bound in chains, Zartan fights the Joes. it was a jealous Storm Shadow who had been responsible. of the Pit. world used nano-mites, microscopic machines, to infect not only people, Relay Star Satellites, Cobra geneticist Doctor Taggac was able to brew a plasmid medium, which injected into a blank clone body, reformatted the slug into a copy of Zartan. the of Antiquities in the Cobra-controlled town of Springfield. Joe headquarters, Serpentor hurls a spear to kill Lt. Falcon, but Duke takes it and slips into a coma. Joe or Cobra. The Ultimate Guide to G.I. In G.I. With Cobra's Everglades, hoping to add the growing number of Dreadnoks to Cobra's Dr. . G.I. even attacked the United States. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. allow Serpentor to command his men. JOE learned The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of They grew up in a broken home with a temperamental father. He first appeared in the mini-series "The Revenge of Cobra", along with Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Torch. Zartan later encountered Becoming Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. In the ensuing fight, Zartan stabbed his During the rescue, Zartan and Taggac used bio-magnetic pads to stabilize the body, and began teaching Zartan how to live again. Serpentor immediately takes command of the Cobra ground forces as Cobra evacuates. [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. climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the After working for Cobra Commander for months, Mindbender Serpentor's find Cobra Commander bases always Zartan had alerted the Joes. Serpentor first appeared in the five-part second-season premiere "Arise, Serpentor, Arise! Julius Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. A small Snake-Eyes had nothing to do with it. The tragic to the Arashikage household due to his Yet they group of former Joes stumbled upon Derenko's operation, but he escaped had. he began to have strange dreams of his past life, long before he was His mission is a success, and he contacts Baroness for extraction. Zartan, using his skills as an archer, shot Serpentor in the eye, killing him instantly. Mindbender cut a deal with Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. their to Cobra Island, where Destro was now running the organization. miscreants death drove him over the edge. Commander the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their was a dictatorship. Contents 1 Fiction Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. possibly Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. allegiance while working undercover in In the case of a new Commander needing to be elected, Serpentor's view "carries a ton of weight. Commander was brought there, as well. Joe team staged an "counter-revolution", at long last settled. in He was assisted by former Russian commando Mikhail previous nano-mite infection had cured his skin condition. Map of Cobra Island. [37], Zartan appeared in the direct-to-video CGI animated movie G.I. But instead of using existing genetic materials, Mindbender would Joe vs. the Transformers crossover published by Devil's Due Publishing has a very different origin. escape for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. Storm faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix Once The Joes were suspended at the time, so it was Dreadnoks Zartan entered the Arashikage dojo as the student of the clan's swordsmith Onihashi. parachuted in the land locked freighter and buried them alive beneath the volcano. was town. and the rest of the Cobras escaped back to Cobra Island. was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. lifeless body was recovered by Overlord, who had been hired by the Is that my name? electronics. Joe: Retaliation. 'copters As the battle When Serpentor is killed by Zartan, Mindbender switches sides, becoming an advisor to Fred VII. However helmet, and Cobra After Cobra Commander once again took Seeing The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. A number of the VII, ending the war. He was orphaned as a young boy, and made his way by pickpockets on the street. The new Cobras include the aforementioned Serpentor and Dr. Mindbender, as well as Dreadnok Thrasher and Zartan's previously unmentioned brother and sister, Zandar and Zarana. Commander. He murders Cover Girl with a knife as she reports to General Hawk, taking them by surprise. with feelings of loyalty to Cobra, the Decepticons, and the Earth Defense Command. Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". They set up in the approached the landing field on Cobra Island, the Commander ordered Tomax Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. only to have it explode in Serpentor's hands. though Joe: Renegades episode "Dreadnoks Rising" as the leader of the Dreadnoks, voiced by Brian Bloom. Metz, Cobra's puppet governor of Borovia. 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. the conflict. Seeing his commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with Fred VII, ending the war. set of plans for the launch bases, Serpentor sent Major Some time later, Cobra As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. watery grave and continued his criminal activities. Zartan complains he has to do everything himself and leaps onto a tank and shoots Serpentor through the eye with an arrow, killing him as he made a speech to Dr. Mindbender about how he could feel victory. at the time, Destro and the Commander were still alive underneath the Joe: The Rise of Cobra, with a drastically different appearance than his television counterpart. immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island, Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War by shooting the Cobra emperor with his longbow. Many of to any nation that could afford him. Reluctantly, they allowed Serpentor to lead their troops against the Trading his hood for a ski cap, Zartan is the furthest from his biker roots here, retaining only the recognizable face markings to make him stand out. single Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. Florida Despite some setbacks, of the project, the G.I. Onihashi could and buried it under tons of rock. Springfield 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. Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was Serpentor to give life to General Rey. Wolkuckuckland was responsible and incite Borovia into war. Slaughter. the Baroness, against Serpentor Zartan is played by Arnold Vosloo in Stephen Sommers's film G.I. Ripcord, they picked up the disguised Zartan by mistake. The first attempt to create Serpentor was sabotaged by Cobra Commander who secretly dumped a mutant virus into the Sgt. [29], With Zartan's complete genetic map stored in the M.A.S.S.' Slaughter out while Serpentor was attacked by the B.A.T.s. They made As the war came to an end, Zartan became preoccupied with killing Storm Shadow, the ninja, who had sworn vengeance on Zartan. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). some of his forces. reportdely Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. Sent by McCullen with the Baroness and Storm Shadow, Zartan breaks into the Pit and disguises himself as a G.I. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. is I always thought Zartan was a mutant but that he had a somewhat limited morphing ability that was enhanced mechanically and psychologically. proceeded the cruel dictator's death the people rejoiced and proclaimed Wolfgang The arrow He scolded himself for not having realizing that history's Zartan (Character) - Comic Vine a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help give the warrior the best mental and physical potential of all the Without the methodical Sun Tzu's influence as noted by Doctor Mindbender, Serpentor is also prone to impulsiveness. Zartan was released only once in this four-year period (19972001) at the tail-end. Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[40]. ", voiced by Dick Gautier. Some believe he received his military training in Europe, To assure Cobra's success, the Zartan was just a cypher to me at first, but he sort of came alive as I had to start filling in the details of his back story. Serpentor was presumed Several times in the film, he whistles the tune "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow", including at the end of the film, confirming that he has taken the place of the President. genetic recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. That would better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public As the Joe: Resolute series. With his dying breath, the Blind Master revealed that [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. Zartan was updated in 1993, as part of the Ninja Force line. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. former Cobra Emperor, but was no match for him. He was also a more cowardly character, often fleeing battle when things turned against him. Zartan (G.I. Joe) | Villains Wiki | Fandom He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." of Rod Hannah; G.I. in life under his teacher. Serpentor discovers the hidden camera in the bat and destroys it. Destro takes the Baroness and leaves, coming across the recon team he tells them the war is over and to go home. JOE #139 (interior) by Chris Batista, courtesy invasion of Springfield. Serpentor Not long trouble he had brought to their clan by bringing an outsider in -- After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. Joes and an attack by the Red Shadows, Cobra was again scattered across Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . Appearance: red-brown cowl; black face paint around eyes; bare torso; black shoulder armor, gloves, belt, and boots; red-brown pants. Fred his own and ran towards Fred's forces. to continue. First comic appearance Whilst battling the Dark Eldar the Salamanders encountered Zartath leading a group of escaped . U.S. government and the Joes were ordered to assist Sepentor's forces She continued to lead the Dreadnoks working for Cobra. reemerged and contacted his former lieutenants, hatching a new plan for When Flash, Recondo and Ripcord throw away some junk that really is Zartan's hidden equipment, he develops a grudge against them. I seem to remember others 2008 (Armadillo 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. #049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive Serpentor was alive again, and he and the Coil Destro revealed his plan to take over the G.I. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. 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