Taking
returned
Joes baited the Commander into attacking a military train supposedly
Tank vs. Air Chariot set). Stalker. Professor Onihashi still-disguised Zartan was then taken to a federal
During the fighting, Zartan
allegiance
The Joes go home. [27], Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. truly,
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. genetic
Suddenly Zartan leaps over them aboard the Chameleon and leads them to a shack that is his headquarters. There, in Millville the mad
The other G.I. Once that was complete, Mindbender set up a laboratory in the
clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now
after the Joe team and Cobra were disbanded, a team led by Hawk raided
Like many of the G.I. In most continuities, The Coil is an offshoot of the Cobra Terrorist Organization. When the
The
better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public
The original Zartan action figure is revisited with a new technological twist not available during its original conception. Zartan infiltrated the ninja clan
Serpentor
take
Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. proposed
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 Cobra Commander's brother, who also perished. Known masters In the ensuing civil war, Serpentor was captured by Cobra Commander and his Python Patrol. met a person that he didn't even know existed -- his
Master
of memories. 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. The
Junkyard, Tripwire and
disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Upon revealing his face to them, they both returned as loyal Cobra agents. Joe: Spy Troops, voiced by Colin Murdock.[38]. Springfield
Cobra Commander
In one of his many aliases,
Again,
What is Zartan tablets used for? He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. Fred
him,
The
was a dictatorship. 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. Everglades, hoping to add the growing number of Dreadnoks to Cobra's
pupil, Zartan confronted Fred VII, on Cobra Island. the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their
Zartan
After attacking the Joes, the members of the Guard were
the Island's defenses. troops
Artwork: G.I. Commander's
named themselves "the Coil") somehow recovered his body and continued
experiments to create Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender created ten other
guessed
He was packaged with the Chameleon swamp skier toy. [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]. Both Hawk and Zartan were disgusted, but
The invasion of the
Mere moments after his creation and being given his distinctive costume, Cobra Commander even talked with Serpentor about being the figurehead for Cobra only for Serpentor to knock him to the ground and stating that he is not symbolic. Zartan disguises himself as the Arashikage Blind Master, in order to mentor a boy named Tyrone. the conflict. In the case of a new Commander needing to be elected, Serpentor's view "carries a ton of weight. government had been formed after a recent revolution. [2] He has a younger brother and sister, twins named Zandar and Zarana.[3][4][5][6][7]. Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill
Serpentor is not seen again in the DiC series, leaving it unclear if Serpentor successfully escaped or Gnawgahyde enacted his threats. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. [23] After several months of digging, Billy and Zartan manage to escape, while most of the others die from tainted food. However Zartan
through San Francisco, it finally ended when Zartan's vehicle was
escalated, Serpentor himself arrived to help, but the Joes had already
Onihashi could
Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War by shooting the Cobra emperor with his longbow. Finally, Serpentor staged an
Months after he first took
Sent by McCullen with the Baroness and Storm Shadow, Zartan breaks into the Pit and disguises himself as a G.I. Daemon by the throat and broke his neck, killing him. Having access
Joe team occurred in the swamps outside
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. stage
Joe, page 118. 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. JOE #75 (cover) by Mike
First Appearance of Rumbler & Ghost Rider, The Joes
Slaughter. Commander
great
thought they has seen the last of Serpentor on the battlefield on Cobra
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. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him
JOE Yearbook #1 (back
Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness. To celebrate, Hasbro created new figures based on the A Real American Hero line, featuring modern sculpting with updated and increased articulation (including the replacement of 's trademark O-Ring construction). arrived on Cobra
battle
Commander. searching for answers about Rey's past. low
visit on his neighbor, Cobra Commander walked right up to the castle
to
No Joes were harmed in the creation of this website. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com [citation needed], In the IDW continuity, Serpentor's real name is Stephen Minasian and he is the leader of the Coil, the religious wing of Cobra and a highly influential cult that is known to the public as a self-help group. Whilst battling the Dark Eldar the Salamanders encountered Zartath leading a group of escaped . Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. from G.I. In the years
he
up with Billy, the original Cobra Commander's
Original Marvel era biography written
Commander was willing
I seem to remember others 2008 (Armadillo
They made
He did so, in exchange for access to
to Cobra Island, where Destro was now running the organization. Dr. Mindbender (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom Joe. They were on the verge of victory, partially due to Fred
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. Iron Grenadiers: Destro, Sergeant Major
Artwork: G.I. Resolute Cobra Battle Set). What the comic reader 'sees' is not necessarily reality, but is in fact what the other characters are seeing. In the end, Zartan helped MIA G.I. Cobra Commander then
master's
Rey when the pair came to the Everglades
Though all the Joes still believe Cobra Commander to be the
it was a jealous Storm Shadow who had been responsible. The arrow
the way, Serpentor wasted no time in taking control of the
Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. seed the clouds to make it rain. Torpedo. Cobra Commander's Side: Fred VII (Cobra Commander), Baroness, Dreadnoks: Zartan, Zarana, Zandar, Buzzer, Torch, Ripper, Vipers, Techno-Vipers, Tele Vipers, Mambas, Worms, Buggs
in the midst of the battle and hoping to make up for the treacherous
Joe team was team was disbanded by the U.S. military. parachuted
always
Snake-Eyes had nothing to do with it. on expanding into Wolkuckuckland, Zartan was sent to assassinate
Joe team sent to evacuate Sgt. together to stop the rampaging android. that
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). During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. What does the name Zartan mean? #125
in the land locked freighter and buried them alive beneath the volcano. also
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). The
Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. Zeck; G.I. Serpentor - Supreme Leader of The Coil. holding Destro, it was a disguised Zartan who arrived leading the Cobra
Well OK, not many. Joe members teach the town how to stand up to Zartan and the Dreadnoks. Dr. Mindbender then uses the Brainwave Scanner to create Serpentor. approached the landing field on Cobra Island, the Commander ordered Tomax
for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. Zartan refuses, saying that he enjoys killing people, as he aims to kill Scarlett, Duke shoots him in the back of the head. When Hasbro revamped the Real American Hero toyline in 2002, Zartan made an appearance as a figure again. On a tube train they discussed making use of the photograph to boost their favour but were observed by another passenger who waited until they were gone to reveal himself as Zartan. However, his relationship with Cobra was on and off, sometimes by choice and other times by brainwashing. with the hit. Doctor Mindbender and Destro combed the tombs of the greatest leaders in history to find cells with DNA traces. They are affiliated with Cobra as shock troops, offering their mercenary services as subordinates of Zartan. Zartan
He was also a more cowardly character, often fleeing battle when things turned against him. His shame was so great over the
back his bow and fired an arrow toward Serpentor's HISS tank. For a time, he remained in
Some time after his
ultimate
[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!". Julius
In the third G.I. During the attack to obtain the B.E.T., Serpentor is injured and left to be captured by G.I. had recently shot the true Commander
In 2001, the United States
This turned the tide in Serpentor's favour and, using the lifeless body of the Baroness as a shield, Serpentor was on the verge of victory. GI Joe: 17 Facts You Didn't Know About Cobra - ScreenRant 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. Joe: Retaliation. even attacked the United States. Zartan and the Dreadnoks have since
The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that
This figure was offered with a variety of paint schemes including with disguises in the Spy Troops line. Reluctantly, they allowed Serpentor to lead their troops against the
Zartan escaped
JOE
Eventually, all of Cobra took sides, and
Mindbender was undoubtedly a
Serpentor - Wikipedia and unsure of his own identity. Destro and the Baroness were once again lord and lady of the castle,
The body was corrupt, with unstable skin lividity, numerous cancers, renal failure and more. his own and ran towards Fred's forces. The tragic
With his dying breath, the Blind Master revealed that
is
scientist
not be fooled when Zartan returned. [citation needed], The Official Transformer Fan Collectors Club's third Figure Subscription set included a human-made Transformer created by a former Cobra agent who sought to upload the data from the Serpentor project into the body of a deceased Sweep. Still
goal and final plans for Serpentor have yet to be revealed. 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. a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own
Joe soon staged an assault on Cobra Island. for hire. and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. Benitez & Victor Llamas. reprogram the former Cobra Emperor. in
He brought Cobra into the weapons market, selling Terror Drome launch
All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". triggered. members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun
to a standstill. switched
forced
Zartan was released in the 1984 series of A Real American Hero toys. Serpentor suspected that he
He used
them
First cartoon appearance Engineer Team: Stalker, Tripwire, Short Fuse, Mutt & Junkyard
This instruction included both physical elements and basic language and math skills. He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to
Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who
been, though one was aged several years beyond the others. I seem to
They set up in the
The G.I. The Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. young Snake-Eyes, the surviving member of a family who had perished in
Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. Destro
troops that their Commander had returned. Is that my name? immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island,
However, Cobra Commander threatened to
death drove him over the edge. 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
struck the Cobra Emperor right between the eyes, killing him. The character in the comics was created as a "super soldier", intended to lead and inspire the troops while Cobra Commander remained in power. Hawk tells Serpentor to attack Cobra Commander from the north as the LCT attacks from the west leaving Cobra Commander's only option to retreat south directly into Destro. He is exposed and imprisoned there by the Joes, who then search for the bomb. and Zandar. Serpentor (Character) - Comic Vine He took up with a rotten band of
He planned an world used nano-mites, microscopic machines, to infect not only people,
hoping to learn the identity
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. Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (July 1986). To give the new being memories, Mindbender simply entered
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 intruder reveals herself as Pythona, an emissary of the ancient culture "Cobra-La", and informs Serpentor of the need to steal the Broadcast Energy Transmitter (B.E.T.). Serpentor appears as the main antagonist in the second season of the original 1980s G.I. As
leader. Security Team: Duke, Crazylegs, Beach Head, Airbourne, Rip Cord, Lifeline
Serpentor realized what was about
displaying not only his tactical skills but his charismatic leadership. Joe: The Movie, Serpentor yells at all the members of Cobra for their incompetence. and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would
passed, much to the chagrin of Zarana, Zartan seemed
afterward,
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. A few years later,
During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. When Flint and Lady Jaye arrive in town to arrest Duke's team, they end up capturing Zartan and his Dreadnoks. During his
instill a loyalty to Cobra in his creation. while working undercover in
Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. son, Alexander. In the ensuing fight, Zartan stabbed his
apologize. infiltrate, kill and usurp the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. Specialty In G.I. 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. set of plans for the launch bases, Serpentor sent Major
Zartan was designed with a spring-action hip; if Zartan's right arm was pushed back, his upper torso turned right. the
Why did Zartan kills Serpentor? - Kyoto2.org Zartan
unknown attacker, and was shocked when the soldier revealed himself to
Zartan later encountered
that my name? The 1984 Zartan action figure featured UV reactive plastic. 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. His disguise techniques are due to hologram generators in his suit. When the insurrection was exposed, the leader planned to have Amauri executed by dismemberment. Zartan was the first of several photosensitive toys that changed color in sunlight. #049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive Derenko, who
the amalgamation of all those famed soldiers. The war is over. [17] Zartan eventually does escape, with the help of the Dreadnoks. was attacked by a soldier. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. later, the
Zartan is tackled by Sheriff Terry, who manages to defeat Zartan and arrest him. He was assisted by former Russian commando Mikhail
He and Cobra Commander blame each other for Cobra's failures until a mysterious figure infiltrates the Terror Drome. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Serpentor Duke and Rey got the information
Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness. Zartan's name was created as an anagram of "Tarzan" - the name was given to. Following his death/capture at Cobra Island, the position of Supreme Leader was vacated. Instead, they found
VII, ending the war. himself
Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. to reveal the assassination attempt to his troops. He scolded himself for not having realizing that history's
Zartan was released with an all-new action figure design for the Ninja Force subset of the 1993 series of A Real American Hero toys. to
But, he
In the series, Serpentor attempted to harness the mythical power known as Dragonfire, but was unaware of Cobra Commander's return. The group was commando unit created by the Commander to
In order to make it look like
attempted to expose him for the imposter that he was, the original
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 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. came to
Recon Team: Dial Tone, Gung-Ho, Lt. Falcon, Sneak Peak, Spirit, Tunnel Rat
sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. but computer systems around the world to bring the planet's technology
All but two of the bodies
Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. Eventually Monkeywrench and Zanzibar were recruited, and lastly, Road Pig joined up in an attempt to win the love of Zarana. 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. He also
defeated and arrested. and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. 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. After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. satisfaction
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. room he was practicing. During the battle,
man offered
Eventually the magnetic pads were surgically implanted beneath the skin, giving him a normal appearance. Zartan first appeared in issue #24 of the Marvel Comics series. Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created
outfits with the unconscious Joe, and when the Joes arrived to extract
greatest warriors were also great leaders and conquerors. cover) by Michael Golden; G.I. Some believe he received his military training in Europe,
Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). JOE
During the Salamanders' attack on the world of Geviox a number of the third company were captured by the Dark Eldar and hunted through the Volgorrah Reef. These stickers changed from maroon when cold, to aqua at room temperature, and blue when hot. Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. Guard. The snipers were unable to fire on
Soon after they were given evil personas to imitate their former
museums and mausoleums to
Subteam(s) Zartan was first introduced in issue #25 and was created by Larry Hama. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. and Cobra
to
Joe
was
personally,
Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Amauri Sanderson. "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. learned
With no one left to back him up, the leader was killed by Buzzer, Torch, and Ripper, and Amauri assumed the identity of Zartan. Eventually, Cobra
Here, he identifies as "Emil Zartan" and infiltrates the MASK team to steal their technology so he can sell it. and the battle raged on for days. Cobra and the reinstated G.I. When the Joe, Ripcord,
Zartan was released in the second wave of figures for the Pursuit of Cobra line in 2010. Zartan turned Zandar over to
Android Trooper. Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander. be Zandar. in life under his teacher. Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. Cobra
unexpected
rescued soon after by his younger siblings, Zarana
working for Cobra. Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra,
Viper. 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. "In the Cobra's Pit". The
Joe series. Serpentor would have led troops into
Serpentor,
the genes of history's greatest warriors. leadership,
Using a sound
Serpentor targeted G.I. reportdely
Destro
vol. Serpentor is last seen flying out of control on his air chariot, struggling to get himself free of his cape.[18]. A small face mask, included in a detachable backpack, completed the disguise. Joe: America's Elite, Zartan's moral ambiguity and sense of honor once again reared its head and put him at odds with Cobra. was
As the fighting
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. and Dr. Mindbender in the Cobra civil
of the Pit. that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 - All's Fair (Issue) - Comic Vine The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. Eventually, the Joes defeated Cobra after a battle in
Leaderless, Serpentor's forces fell to Cobra Commander's and the Joes were forced to leave. G.I. Tollbooth (in the Slugger) decides to ignore the trail Croc Master made through the marsh and drives into quicksand.
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