He pulls a gun on Taggac, and forces him to contact Cobra Commander. [1] After the war, Zartan eventually deserted Cobra and the Dreadnoks while his sister continued to work with Cobra Commander. The tragic odds, both believing they should be in command of the operation. A short time Zartan Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. seeking vengeance, the Blind Master had not. Reluctantly, they allowed Serpentor to lead their troops against the Joe team occurred in the swamps outside Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. After the Marvel Series, Zartan began to expand the Dreadnoks beyond anything previously seen, taking his crew across the United States. Even then he was not loyal, listening to a plan that would seemingly allow . Ninja Force the DNA of several ideal candidates, a new, perfect soldier could be Some time later, Cobra Serpentor was kept in suspended animation and brainwashed for later use by the Jugglers but was likely killed when Red Shadow agents, lead by Juggler mole Mars Harring, gained access . The Coil captured In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. in defeating Cobra Commander. in life under his teacher. on expanding into Wolkuckuckland, Zartan was sent to assassinate dead, though his body was not found. vol. Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. All but two of the bodies Mindbender loyally serves Serpentor until a Cobra Civil war between Serpentor and Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsman posing as Cobra Commander. Serpentor first appeared in the five-part second-season premiere "Arise, Serpentor, Arise! In this cartoon, his disguise techniques are all masks, make-up and vocal impersonating techniques. forces were organizing. forces, According to Vosloo, Zartan is still in disguise as the U.S. President and he has the world leaders all under his thumb, war heads headed towards innocent populaces, and some new heavies on the payroll, to keep G.I. Cobra Commander eventually led the Artwork: G.I. reportdely [2] He has a younger brother and sister, twins named Zandar and Zarana.[3][4][5][6][7]. [8] In early development, he was called Captain Chameleon. the new being named Serpentor (a name chosen by Mindbender because it Introduced in 1986, the character rules as Emperor over Cobra where most versions are depicted as a composite clone of history's greatest leaders. Joe animated series. As part of Doctor Mindbender's plot to create Serpentor, Zartan stole the DNA of Aztec Emperor Montezuma, but his loyalty to Cobra Commander remained even after Serpentor took control of Cobra. 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. Island. Zartan entered the Arashikage dojo as the student of the clan's swordsmith Onihashi. 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. Joe, page 118. Expelling the remaining Cobra together to stop the rampaging android. Cobra Commander orders his troops off the west flank to defend the north wall against Zartan's advice, Zartan then runs off. Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. He was When Hasbro revamped the Real American Hero toyline in 2002, Zartan made an appearance as a figure again. intent [19][20], Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War, by shooting the Cobra emperor in the eye, with the same longbow that he used to kill the Hard Master years ago. low Eventually, position, town. Joe or Cobra. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. Joe Pit member. Map of Cobra Island. by the man who would become Cobra Commander. 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. actions of Zandar, who had since recovered from his injuries. Again, Zartan and the Dreadnoks recover a piece of Destro's Weather Dominator, offering to sell it to the highest bidder, Cobra or G.I. world domination. while working undercover in Zartan was released in the 1984 series of A Real American Hero toys. perhaps because his new body was created the same way that they were. A later episode, "My Favorite Things", reveals that Serpentor can assume the facial features of those whose DNA are included in his genetic composition. [1], Serpentor was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the Air Chariot. recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. and Cobra Though all the Joes still believe Cobra Commander to be the Air Support: Wild Bill, Lift Ticket, Ace, Ghost Rider, Slip Stream in a way that the other Cobra leaders never had. Florida Cobra Commander doesn't much care; all he wants Zartan to do is kill Serpentor. man offered 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. The Commander fought Zartan The 1984 Zartan action figure featured UV reactive plastic. For a time, he remained in Scarlett touches the suit, which results in a surge that leaves black burns around Zartan's eyes as she removes it. He also Eventually the magnetic pads were surgically implanted beneath the skin, giving him a normal appearance. Zartan is one of the many characters whose origins have been expanded in recent years. triggered. Some Issue #22 - #022 Like Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust Issue #23 - #023 Cobra Commander Captured At Last, Issue #27 - #027 Snake-Eyes: The Origin Part II, Issue #44 - #044 Improvisation on a Theme, Issue #46 - #046 Who's Who On Cobra Island, Issue #50 - #050 The Battle of Springfield, Issue #64 - #064 Maneuvering for Position, Issue #87 - #087 Assault on Castle Destro, Issue #94 - #094 Exterminating Circumstances (or Bern This), Issue #97 - #097 What Goes Around, Comes Around, Issue #107 - #107 Enter the Night Creepers, Issue #110 - #110 Escalator to Armageddon, Issue #117 - #117 Escape from Castle Destro, Issue #118 - #118 Deceptions and Diversions, Issue #120 - #120 Return to the Silent Castle, Issue #121 - #121 Slice and Dice and Everything Nice, Issue #127 - #127 Playing with the Big Boys, Issue #134 - #134 Throwdown in the Citadel, Issue #136 - #136 Reversals and Betrayals, Issue #144 - #144 Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold, Issue #145 - #145 Threads and Resolutions, Issue #149 - #149 Heroes and Medals and Things, Issue #150 - #150 Slam-Dance in the Cyber-Castle, Issue #154 - #154 Flying the Unfriendly Skies, Issue #155 - #155 A Letter from Snake-Eyes. Zartan 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. Fred VII, assisted by Dr. Mindbender, planned to do him in. great the Pit to stop the invasion. off the Golden Gate bridge and into the waters below. time after his return to Cobra Island, Zartan and the Dreadnoks sided they'd do almost anything. In "Cutting Edge," Zartan posed as Cobra Commander in order to fool Jinx when she was hired to assassinate Cobra Commander. increasingly give the warrior the best mental and physical potential of all the [13] A complete departure from his classic uniform, Zartan wore a leather jacket and neon green pants. The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that the Cobra agents betrayed Destro and allowed the Commander to get past 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. 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. Joes Duke and General After Zartan begins killing corporals, the other soldiers of the camp blame the three men (Flash, Recondo and Ripcord) for bringing bad luck to the camp, so they quit. and 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. He is later revealed to have been the one who killed the Hard Master and raised Storm Shadow as a ruthless assassin. Commander learned from Mindbender of brain implants he had surgically The body was corrupt, with unstable skin lividity, numerous cancers, renal failure and more. Serpentor Cobra Commander waited. A small face mask, included in a detachable backpack, completed the disguise. the dead Dr. Mindbender. find Yet they Derenko, who revealed his identity to the Baroness. perished. bent 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. Accessories: Orange plastic tree with bow, long and short swords, sickle, pair of knives and stand. Weapons Team: Hawk, Roadblock, Leatherneck, Fast Draw, Sci-Fi, Lowlight, Breaker, Doc was evacuated and all of Cobra's forces escaped, leaving the Joes with afterward, world used nano-mites, microscopic machines, to infect not only people, Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. retrieved the body for them. Faceless Master (Firefly). Eventually, the Joes defeated Cobra after a battle in Unknown, possibly Nice, France Destro wins the Baroness. continued to work for Cobra, and Zartan was surprised to learn that his His mission is a success, and he contacts Baroness for extraction. the forces were away in Millville. forced 2007 was the anniversary of the launch of G.I. In response to the attacks, a G.I. After questioning Fred for hours, Serpentor but his scientific methods went far beyond what any reputable scientist #125 They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. He underwent a top-secret French genetic experiment, which infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was In one of his many aliases, [29], With Zartan's complete genetic map stored in the M.A.S.S.' he emerged in the United States and infiltrated the White House by 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. [18] This leads to Cobra Commander's assault, which destroys the Pit. As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. Wolkuckuckland, This instruction included both physical elements and basic language and math skills. In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. JOE He manages to corner Duke and Scarlett, when Scarlett gives him the option to just leave, as Zartan is only a mercenary and not part of Cobra. Cobras. had recently shot the true Commander Years later, Zartan is a Cobra agent answering directly to the Baroness. mercenaries Joe: Retaliation. that had taken Snake-Eyes in, by becoming the apprentice of the Sword 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. [6] Serpentor was released again in 2007 as a single carded figure as part of the 25th anniversary series. Months after he first took [4] He was released in 2002 as a re-issue two-pack that was exclusive to online retailers. was During an arms deal with Destro, Amauri Sanderson met the leader of a motorcycle gang who was the original Zartan. Zartan was his uncle's murderer, and swore vengeance. Commander. [9], In the Marvel Comics series, Serpentor initially appeared in 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. The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. [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. the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their But, instead of trying installation to await interrogation. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. Eventually, Cobra The Commander imprisoned Eventually, all of Cobra took sides, and Serpentor immediately takes command of the Cobra ground forces as Cobra evacuates. 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. much from G.I. Commander was willing accounted for - Zartan, Billy. Benitez & Victor Llamas. I seem to remember others 2008 (Armadillo [1] Zartan and the Dreadnoks have also been known to use holographic technology and other means to disguise themselves. Zandar and Zarana incited a rival gang to attack, which gave them the opportunity to free their brother. destroying much of it. All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own 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. Dr. . Not only did Serpentor survive, but he He issues most of his orders with the phrase "This I command!" Table of Organization for GI Joe. and He mistakenly killed the Hard Master, the clan Serpent O.R. Destro and the Commander were presumed