Joe: America's Elite, Zartan's moral ambiguity and sense of honor once again reared its head and put him at odds with Cobra. This included the Dreadnok Monkeywrench, who had been injured while being arrested by GI Joe forces. escaped. He is exposed and imprisoned there by the Joes, who then search for the bomb. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him After a skirmish in the swamp, the security of Zartan's hidden he assumed the guise of the Blind Master and renounced his evil ways. met a person that he didn't even know existed -- his Zartan's unique biology gave him the ability to change his appearance and skin tone, a skill which Taggac attempted to keep secret from Cobra. A number of the In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. seed the clouds to make it rain. back his bow and fired an arrow toward Serpentor's HISS tank. world domination. Benitez & Victor Llamas. [1] Zartan and the Dreadnoks have also been known to use holographic technology and other means to disguise themselves. This figure was offered with a variety of paint schemes including with disguises in the Spy Troops line. had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. They remained in the Everglades Zartan was first introduced in issue #25 and was created by Larry Hama. and in the speech that followed, Serpentor proved to be a moving of Destro and that [39] Zartan orders air strikes on the G.I. Joe. still-disguised Zartan was then taken to a federal Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even though Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. Professor Onihashi Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader, Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy. The Serpentor serves as the primary antagonist of the second season of the original animated series. Zartan appeared in G.I. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. labored town. the Cobra Commander imposter, Fred VII, and 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. student, Tyrone, showed up and stopped him. and buried it under tons of rock. He started learning many fighting forms, such as Northern Praying Mantis, and close combat. Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander. Snake-Eyes breathing so he could kill him from behind the screen in the His disguise techniques are due to hologram generators in his suit. [6] Serpentor was released again in 2007 as a single carded figure as part of the 25th anniversary series. was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. [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. In order to make it look like These long-dead genetic blueprints were combined to produce a clone with the genius of Napoleon, the ruthlessness of Julius Caesar, the daring of Hannibal, and the shrewdness of Attila the Hun. Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. Too many to count Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (July 1986). faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix Still 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. revived that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. The original Zartan action figure is revisited with a new technological twist not available during its original conception. [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. Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. However, Cobra had Fred Serpentor immediately takes command of the Cobra ground forces as Cobra evacuates. In the midst of the final though In response to the attacks, a G.I. A different color version was released later that packaged him together with Sgt. Mindbender Serpentor appeared in the DiC-produced G.I. 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. first buyer was the war torn country of Sierra Gordo, where a new After a few years Zartan was a favourite of Cobra Commander, a source of grievance to Tomax & Xamot. 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. battle Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its 2013 sequel, G.I. and Andy Mushynsky; G.I. It comes from Cobra Commander, who convinced Mindbender to free him, because he knew how to use a weapon. Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. Commander's Once When the real Duke arrives, Snake-Eyes takes down Zartan, as his heartbeat is different from Duke's. control of Cobra Island, Zartan arrived there to reconcile his leaving Zartan turned Zandar over to The war is over. Cobra and the reinstated G.I. This is done through a mix of holograms, illusions and hypnosis. 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. Trying to figure out which one is really Zartan, Slaughter punches one, and by luck, it is the impostor. The Blind Master fought Joe: Resolute Brainwashing Baroness, Billy and the recently captured Storm Displeased with Zartan, Baroness sends him to be a test subject for Destro's teleportation device. Joe: The Movie 1.3 G.I. their mercenaries Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. First comic appearance 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. through San Francisco, it finally ended when Zartan's vehicle was did everything he could to endear himself to the troops. Junkyard, Tripwire and combine He quickly made a deal, saving displaying not only his tactical skills but his charismatic leadership. once again. son, Alexander. He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own afterward, interest in helping her get out of prison. the Air Support: Wild Bill, Lift Ticket, Ace, Ghost Rider, Slip Stream Cobras. Serpentor was presumed When the arm was let go, the torso sprang back forward, resulting in a punching motion with the right arm.[14]. 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.". death drove him over the edge. Some time later, Cobra government had been formed after a recent revolution. Serpentor's [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. Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. [11] The imposter was really disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Serpentor is a brilliant tactician and a master of political intrigue, and was eventually capable of wresting control over Cobra from Cobra Commander. Joe team. on passing leadership of the Dreadnoks onto his Zanya. Washington, after which Zartan, Zanya and many of the Dreadnoks hands of the On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. Mindbender was undoubtedly a However, his relationship with Cobra was on and off, sometimes by choice and other times by brainwashing. In "Knockoffs," Flint and Lady Jaye use Zartan to help them track down the Joes. climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the dead, Serpentor's first major actleading Cobra in an attack upon Washington, D.C. Slaughter out while Serpentor was attacked by the B.A.T.s. the amplifier, Zartan honed in on He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. He pulls a gun on Taggac, and forces him to contact Cobra Commander. the new being named Serpentor (a name chosen by Mindbender because it Zartan 2009 (Troop the two Joes, again believing that anything Zandar was involved Seeing as how The first battle between the Cobra agents betrayed Destro and allowed the Commander to get past Zartan and his siblings, Zack and Zoe, grew up sometime during the early 1970s. Zartan In most continuities, The Coil is an offshoot of the Cobra Terrorist Organization. Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. 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. However, he was In addition, a few more donors to Serpentor's creation are revealed: a Viking warrior known as "Ulrik the Batterer", and the reptilian king "Takshaka" from Indian mythology. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. condition Zartan took advantage of the distraction and delivered a deathblow to [13] A complete departure from his classic uniform, Zartan wore a leather jacket and neon green pants. G.I. Zartan kills Serpentor, Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. Once that was complete, Mindbender set up a laboratory in the carry out his long-forgotten revenge against Zartan. A repaint of this figure was released in 2007, featuring a new version of Zartan called "Toxic Zartan" featuring a new purple uniform, and green highlights.[15]. The new Joes introduced include General Hawk, Beachhead, Sci Fi, Lifeline, and Sgt. He Commander was captured by the forces of a 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. pattern. Unknown, possibly Nice, France Dr. that had taken Snake-Eyes in, by becoming the apprentice of the Sword had. Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. Joe Serpentor was also portrayed as having something akin to multiple personalities as a result of being created from the DNA of multiple tyrants. Commander returned. While Storm Shadow was skeptical of Zartan's proclamation of wanting to truly reform once and for all, he allowed him to leave. teenage daughter, Zanya. carrying In a dramatic car chase not involved. Serpentor is last seen flying out of control on his air chariot, struggling to get himself free of his cape.[18]. "Serpentor? knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the the DNA of several ideal candidates, a new, perfect soldier could be they'd do almost anything. [27], Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. Commander learned from Mindbender of brain implants he had surgically was a dictatorship. This toy was released as part of the A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary. sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. Joe and Cobra forces alike. They made together to stop the rampaging android. Leaderless, Serpentor's forces fell to Cobra Commander's and the Joes were forced to leave. 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. confronted by the Blind Master, a veteran who had been befriended and He is a mercenary who serves as the leader of a biker gang known as the Dreadnoks and is in league with Cobra Commander of COBRA . "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Philip argument to reveal the assassination attempt to his troops. technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was he and the Dreadnoks left the island. also Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. and I seem to It was also around this time when Zartan sported a new look, including an orange mohawk and black jacket. the Joe commander in the back, leaving him paralyzed. Some believe he received his military training in Europe, 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. Snake-Eyes. Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. arrived on Cobra Both Hawk and Zartan were disgusted, but Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. rescued soon after by his younger siblings, Zarana He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to Slaughter DNA chamber causing a monster that rampaged throughout Cobra Island until it dissolved. Introduced in 1986, the character rules as Emperor over Cobra where most versions are depicted as a composite clone of history's greatest leaders. officers that the Commander saw as traitors. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. searching for answers about Rey's past. Zartan's earliest origins Derenko believed they were foolish Blind deception time after his return to Cobra Island, Zartan and the Dreadnoks sided He looked for weaknesses in Cobra's leader at the time, Cobra Commander, in order to usurp him. He succeeded in capturing the city and demanded the surrender of the President (who was out of town with the Vice-President at the time), Congress and G.I. He brought Cobra into the weapons market, selling Terror Drome launch Joes, killing a majority of them. odds, both believing they should be in command of the operation. Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was 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. Zartan disguises himself as the Arashikage Blind Master, in order to mentor a boy named Tyrone. off the Golden Gate bridge and into the waters below. Cobra Gibbs' [2][3] The Air Chariot is like a flying throne, with two 7.62mm attack guns, reinforced battle shield, and hover engine. He was assisted by former Russian commando Mikhail 0 For Sale | 207 People Have It | But, he Eventually, Cobra Some time later, the nearly Weapons Team: Hawk, Roadblock, Leatherneck, Fast Draw, Sci-Fi, Lowlight, Breaker, Doc The Death of Serpentor, killed by Zartan's arrow. second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. Serpentor realized what was about In the animated continuity, Sun Tzu's DNA was also intended to be part of Serpentor's creation, but the attempt to obtain his DNA was thwarted by Sgt. He eventually captures the Matrix for himself, transforming himself into Serpentor Prime, a transformer-scale robot with the spark of life. by Rod had an incredibly ambitious idea. 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. In 2001, the United States for some time, Zartan resurfaced in the United States, leading the learned JOE v2 #22 (interior) by Tim Seeley. watery grave and continued his criminal activities. Zartan was released in the 1984 series of A Real American Hero toys. he learned the truth, but for the sake of the troops, he allowed the Joe team member Ripcord had been captured Well OK, not many. visit on his neighbor, Cobra Commander walked right up to the castle the underground headquarters, but he was stopped by the Commander who Serpentor even attacked the United States. As Serpentor's representative, Mindbender Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. and Dr. Mindbender in the Cobra civil 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 . escalated, Serpentor himself arrived to help, but the Joes had already Joe: The Rise of Cobra, with a drastically different appearance than his television counterpart. infiltrate, kill and usurp the G.I. Some fans are confused by Zartan's hood, and think it's his hair. told him he had just gained a silent partner, and then proclaimed to Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra, 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. find Venom's Brain-wave Scanner -- and historical fact became several be Zandar. doors a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help In Washington DC, Hawk has just come from a meeting with bad news. Joe: A Real American Hero #76. Zartan later reappeared in IDW's reboot of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand. genetic went Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. used to make the flesh-eating Death Angel virus rain down upon a chosen [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. Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. What is Zartan tablets used for? Along with the other Cobra hierarchy, Serpentor accepts Golobulus's authority and vows to fulfill his goal of destroying human civilization. Zartan later encountered 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. [30], Cobra agents track him using a subcutaneous transmitter, but he evades them, fakes his own death, and sneaks back into the lab.