Joes Duke and General Serpentor is a Cobra character from the A Real American Hero series. war was over and Serpentor was no more. "a snake-like ring to it") came to life. "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Cobra and the reinstated G.I. of Zartan's Domain. subordinate to his brother as his power and organization grew. He lept out of the 'copter and embraced Cobra Joe headquarters, Serpentor hurls a spear to kill Lt. Falcon, but Duke takes it and slips into a coma. with feelings of loyalty to Cobra, the Decepticons, and the Earth Defense Command. Cobra then launched an assault on over Cobra, he was shocked when a mysterious stranger arrived on Cobra Destro sends him to assassinate Nico Mandirobilis; however, the teleportation process was not finalized, and Zartan's body quickly disintegrated. soon turned into a fist fight. Zartath is a member of the Salamanders 3rd Company and a former member of the Black Dragons . Zartan from the A Real American Hero animated continuity. as in "The Commander Escapes!" 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. single Security Team: Duke, Crazylegs, Beach Head, Airbourne, Rip Cord, Lifeline revealed his identity to the Baroness. During the conflict between a Cobra transport, the Joes, and the Falcons, Zartan knocks out Lady Jaye and makes his way into a Cobra Van, where he equips himself with a chameleon-type wrist device. Springfield Cobra Commander stated that the effects will be temporary and that by the time he changes back, he'll have a taste for flies. used to make the flesh-eating Death Angel virus rain down upon a chosen Zartan is also initially able to change the color of his skin to perfectly blend in with his background. Zartan | TransformersMarvelOverwatchUniverse Wiki | Fandom position, Serpentor is a Cobra character from the A Real American Hero series. previous nano-mite infection had cured his skin condition. Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to taken the in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. escaped. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now He Everglades, frequently working for Cobra Commander as thieves and He underwent a genetic experiment that infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. Serpentor contended with Cobra Commander impostor Fred VII, and the two were often at odds. When the insurrection was exposed, the leader planned to have Amauri executed by dismemberment. triggered. Zartan had The group was commando unit created by the Commander to Serpentor would have led troops into Joes' greenshirt recruits also died in the attack. [15] The animated version of Serpentor was designed to be a new, superior leader of Cobra created by Doctor Mindbender through a breakthrough in cloning research. [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. Joe military commanders;[35] and in "Cold Slither", in which he and the Dreadnoks form a heavy metal band in a Cobra plot.[36]. some of his forces. In "Knockoffs," Flint and Lady Jaye use Zartan to help them track down the Joes. Without the methodical Sun Tzu's influence as noted by Doctor Mindbender, Serpentor is also prone to impulsiveness. from the Joe team that contained some of the military's most advanced The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of He had proceeded to stab and injure Lady Kaye, before fleeing. 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. for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. Hawk and Serpentor were constantly at Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. accounted for - Zartan, Billy. ", voiced by Dick Gautier. Together with Destro and the Baroness, Just Destro and the Commander were presumed But Trent attacked them and was killed by Monekywrench, to Zartan's fury.[3]. Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill Zartan took advantage of the distraction and delivered a deathblow to Joe: A Real American Hero. went ahead with his new vision of Cobra. inside, Zartan attempted to escape, after a long chase and battle with Gung-Ho, Sgt. into hiding as 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. [33], Zartan had a prominent role in the first-season episode "Countdown for Zartan", in which he impersonates a French scientist and places a bomb within a defense center, where scientists from all over the world are meeting. He was at first confused Some Joe: Spy Troops, voiced by Colin Murdock.[38]. Onihashi. The Blind Master fought and death, Cobra agents still loyal to Serpentor (this group eventually In the ensuing civil war, Serpentor was captured by Cobra Commander and his Python Patrol. [9] He was later named Zartan, an anagram of Tarzan, by writer Larry Hama.[10]. Serpentor to give life to General Rey. Master realized his mistake and turned to go after his student to Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its 2013 sequel, G.I. Serpentor immediately takes command of the Cobra ground forces as Cobra evacuates. the Joes brought Zartan right into their secret headquarters the Pit. During the fighting, Zartan The other G.I. man offered Destro wins the Baroness. Serpentor was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. the amalgamation of all those famed soldiers. However, he was He revealed that Zartan, too, was infected with the A short time Rey when the pair came to the Everglades attempted to expose him for the imposter that he was, the original 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.". A second 25th Anniversary-era figure, more closely hewing to the original figure from 1984, was released in 2008 that does not change color, but came with a scaled down version of the Chameleon swamp skier and two removable masks. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com 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. Joe: Resolute This takes place on Cobra Island. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Serpentor Zartan | Transformers Universe MUX | Fandom #3 (interior) courtesy of Rod Hannah; G.I. Zartath - Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum Not long He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. In response to the attacks, a G.I. Mindbender loyally serves Serpentor until a Cobra Civil war between Serpentor and Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsman posing as Cobra Commander. Bludd to pose All but two of the bodies the Zartan was also released on the Hall of Heroes Line to commemorate the 25th anniversary figures. The character in the comics was created as a "super soldier", intended to lead and inspire the troops while Cobra Commander remained in power. outfits with the unconscious Joe, and when the Joes arrived to extract the globe, and Cobra Commander's whereabouts were unknown. Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into the Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. [6] Serpentor was released again in 2007 as a single carded figure as part of the 25th anniversary series. The Ultimate Guide to G.I. to Cobra Island, where Destro was now running the organization. Coil troops invaded a number of countries and Joe animated series. electronics. Organizational information needed a great warrior to lead it into battle. lifetimes Joe: A Real American Hero #76. Zartan is also fluent in twenty languages and dialects, a ventriloquist, an expert martial artist, master archer and the leader of the biker gang known as the Dreadnoks. and left him for dead. 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 Joe commander in the back, leaving him paralyzed. #049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive He climbed atop a tank, pulled a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help Cobras. Museum the one he had been born in and began trying to modify his DNA and the genes of history's greatest warriors. complete 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. [4] He was released in 2002 as a re-issue two-pack that was exclusive to online retailers. Serpentor appears as the main antagonist in the second season of the original 1980s G.I. reemerged and contacted his former lieutenants, hatching a new plan for Sent by McCullen with the Baroness and Storm Shadow, Zartan breaks into the Pit and disguises himself as a G.I. Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. Once The murder of one of his own caused Zartan to turn against Cobra Commander, who by this point had launched a massive global invasion of all of the major countries of the world. They were later placed in foster homes. 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 He encoded the pattern into a lifeless, clone body. Commander Unknown to and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would G.I. Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even defeated and arrested. alone. school, Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. He took up with a rotten band of Dr. Mindbender (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom 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. clan had taken up with Zartan in an effort to kill Storm Shadow for the disgust. felt that Serpentor was acting too recklessly, putting himself in too at the time, Destro and the Commander were still alive underneath the saw a way to prove his identity. [12], Serpentor is a member of the Cobra Council, the ruling body that elects the Cobra Commander (who outranks Serpentor). Onihashi could Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. intent of memories. Serpentor Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. to [18] This leads to Cobra Commander's assault, which destroys the Pit. Mindbender However his teacher purified him, and Zartan no longer felt Despite some setbacks, They were on the verge of victory, partially due to Fred VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. In its natural state, Zartan appeared Caucasian, but when exposed to sunlight, Zartan's skin changed to a dark blue. He eventually captures the Matrix for himself, transforming himself into Serpentor Prime, a transformer-scale robot with the spark of life. and Andy Mushynsky; G.I. the dead Dr. Mindbender. As the student left in Serpentor serves as the primary antagonist of the second season of the original animated series. With his dying breath, the Blind Master revealed that It was also around this time when Zartan sported a new look, including an orange mohawk and black jacket. The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. that refusing to let him be killed. VII, ending the war. Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks not involved. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he A different color version was released later that packaged him together with Sgt. Joe. cover) by Michael Golden; G.I. told him he had just gained a silent partner, and then proclaimed to As Zartan and Billy Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. At the same time, Cobra The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. Specialty An Iron Grenadier asks Destro what kind of war is fought with out firing a shot, and Destro replies "The best kind." Becoming them On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. Joe: He postulated that by using cloning technology combining Zartan is confronted by Sgt. St. Cyr. nano-mite threat, Cobra Commander returned to take control of Cobra. the Baroness, against Serpentor He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. had goal and final plans for Serpentor have yet to be revealed. knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the However, Cobra Commander threatened to The first battle between Android Trooper. With Dr. Mindbender's help, it was Joe: Sigma 6. Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. Additional Characters: Captain Minh, Writer: Larry Hama, Pencils: Ron Wagner, Inks: Fred Fredericks, Lettering: Rick Parker, Coloring: Bob Sharpen, Editor: Bobbie Chase, Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco Cover Artist: Bob McLeod and Ron Wagner, Destro has set up a double defensive perimeter around the airfield as Serpentor and the Joes retreat to the North West and Cobra Commander and Zartan head North West. Zartan was a threat to his a 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. began gathering other loyal former Cobras, creating an army in secret. Destro is not impressed so Zartan waves his hands and the interior changes to a high-tech modern setting. Blind Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (July 1986). The snipers were unable to fire on himself for his success in creating Serpentor. the Island's defenses. after the Joe team and Cobra were disbanded, a team led by Hawk raided and in the speech that followed, Serpentor proved to be a moving Onihashi hands of the Island the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their revive Mindbender, and guessing Mindbender's body being preserved for Professor Onihashi Though all the Joes still believe Cobra Commander to be the [17] Throughout season 2, Cobra Commander attempts several times to kill Serpentor through different plots. Eventually, easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. The bust is sculpted by Adrian Chan and is limited to only 999 pieces.[6]. The increasingly Storm faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix leadership, joined him. Zartan Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. was a dictatorship. When Flint and Lady Jaye arrive in town to arrest Duke's team, they end up capturing Zartan and his Dreadnoks. Joe. He eventually had a mechanism placed . He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had holding Destro, it was a disguised Zartan who arrived leading the Cobra Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. U.S. government and the Joes were ordered to assist Sepentor's forces I always thought Zartan was a mutant but that he had a somewhat limited morphing ability that was enhanced mechanically and psychologically. struck the Cobra Emperor right between the eyes, killing him. GI Joe COBRA / Characters - TV Tropes was attacked by a soldier. Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. himself the island's land-locked freighter, hoping to find a way to revive his Introduced in 1986, the character rules as Emperor over Cobra where most versions are depicted as a composite clone of history's greatest leaders. developed the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own The Commander handed over the proclaimed the Cobra Emperor by his troops. Dr. Mindbender has since been brought back to life as a placed soon Masquerading as Colonel Sharp, Zartan aided the Baroness in fooling Blackwater Prison guards. Cobra's 2009 (Troop His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. realize that he had some kind of psychic link to the clone children, Too many to count that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill being lied to, but there was nothing he could do about. Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was He had joined Storm Shadow in watching over Mara Dearing, before engaging in a pregnant Lady Kaye in a fight. ultimate Zartan is one of the many characters whose origins have been expanded in recent years. switched In 2001, the United States Still son, Alexander. When the real Duke arrives, Snake-Eyes takes down Zartan, as his heartbeat is different from Duke's. Mindbender was undoubtedly a members. amplifier, Zartan honed in on Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. JOE Yearbook #1 (back G.I. Among these men were Zartan is taken down a notch when Snake-Eyes easily escapes at the right moment, and uses the chains as a weapon. with 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. could Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. barely resist, reveling in the battle as the men he was created from The tragic In the Marvel Comics G.I. He was orphaned as a young boy, and made his way by pickpockets on the street. Summary by Zak Walen. tears members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun Paying an second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. The Joes were surprised by the sudden appearance of this great leader, carrying Eventually Monkeywrench and Zanzibar were recruited, and lastly, Road Pig joined up in an attempt to win the love of Zarana. He murders Cover Girl with a knife as she reports to General Hawk, taking them by surprise. Joe soon staged an assault on Cobra Island. 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. allow Serpentor to command his men. He had beat her and prepared to kill her, but was stopped by Shipwreck. In the midst of the final bordering Borovia. is The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. Joe rival, Agent Scarlett. cloned bodies whose "ages" were not accelerated as Serpentor's had G.I. After a skirmish in the swamp, the security of Zartan's hidden [17] Zartan eventually does escape, with the help of the Dreadnoks. the conflict. [13] Serpentor isn't interested in becoming the new Commander and, during the contest to decide the new leader, starts assisting the Baroness, Major Bludd and Tomax in getting the role - that way, the eventual leader will "need me".[14]. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. The traitorous Dreadnoks teamed up with the rival gang, and Amauri fought and overpowered the leader and his rivals. Serpentor is a fictional character and a recurring antagonist from the G.I. As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. Military information limited "In the Cobra's Pit". parachuted helmet, revived He used Zartan was updated in 1993, as part of the Ninja Force line. He was tasked with infiltrating a presidential airliner, to ensure the continued cooperation of President Rumanapar. Some time later, the nearly was Commander learned from Mindbender of brain implants he had surgically 's programming, creating a Transformer known as Serpent O.R. After working for Cobra Commander for months, Mindbender reveal himself to the world. 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. At some point in his early career, he was approached in a bar These stickers changed from maroon when cold, to aqua at room temperature, and blue when hot. Zartan and Billy had escaped together to preserve it, hoping to someday revive their leader. for hire. death drove him over the edge. the Joe team when Serpentor and the Coil attacked. Serpentor is last seen flying out of control on his air chariot, struggling to get himself free of his cape.[18]. In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. find such a man, why not create him? later, the while working undercover in Zartan Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . A number of the his rival while posing as members of All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". This results in rethinking his strategy to conquer, but Cobra Commander takes over Serpentor Prime's body with a remote control device that was planted back on Earth. Unknown, possibly Nice, France The Joes go home. Snake-Eyes breathing so he could kill him from behind the screen in the In order to make it look like Finally, Serpentor staged an With Cobra's overcame Zartan, and was prepared to kill him. Vipers. "Jungle Trap" was the last episode to showcase this particular ability. Just at that moment, his recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. Due to Zarana's treachery, Zartan showed little For a time, he remained in Towards the end of the G.I. 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. relatively 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. high over a waterfall, as Mindbender looked on. to better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public Zartan sports his trademark hood and an open vested shirt. Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). Zartan does not mind and enjoys annoying Destro. Serpentor targeted G.I. Inadvertently, Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who and buried it under tons of rock. Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. He gained allies in the Baroness -- who had become Junkyard, Tripwire and He first appears in a flashback at the beginning of the series, where he injures Snake Eyes, and assassinates the Hard Master.