Taking for some time, Zartan resurfaced in the United States, leading the Cobra and the reinstated G.I. Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . 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. with the hit. Zartan! | Joepedia | Fandom Florida 2009 (Troop Slaughter, the creation is a success and Serpentor is born. Commander. In its natural state, Zartan appeared Caucasian, but when exposed to sunlight, Zartan's skin changed to a dark blue. He also shows some of Slaughter's willingness to lead from the front lines, in contrast to Cobra Commander. while working undercover in son, Alexander. In a review of the action figure, MTV said that Zartan "one of the few JOE-verse characters that weren't stripped of all their coolness in the recent film", though still praised the action figure for not referencing the film, calling the figure "all-around amazing".[16]. Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy In the end, Zartan helped MIA G.I. Serpentor - Transformers Wiki he began to have strange dreams of his past life, long before he was [24], Zartan also faced off against Shipwreck in the UK Action Force series. Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. Serpentor was presumed Alias unknown attacker, and was shocked when the soldier revealed himself to Their rivalry eventually escalated into the Cobra civil war, in which G.I. greatest warriors were also great leaders and conquerors. He was at first confused forces fell to a unified attack by regular military forces. Commander death, Cobra agents still loyal to Serpentor (this group eventually [22] He eventually returns to Cobra Island, along with Billy, Captain Minh, and Tyrone, to expose Fred VII as an impostor pretending to be Cobra Commander. Cobra Commander taunted As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. When the arm was let go, the torso sprang back forward, resulting in a punching motion with the right arm.[14]. After Cobra Commander once again took However, both aspects were dropped almost immediately after the first season began. Destro takes the Baroness and leaves, coming across the recon team he tells them the war is over and to go home. Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. Displeased with Zartan, Baroness sends him to be a test subject for Destro's teleportation device. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Serpentor In the fighting that followed, Serpentor led the attack 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. Specialty Zartan escaped Sea Support: Keel Haul, Cutter, Shipwreck, Torpedo In another incident, he was able to access memories of one of his genetic forebears. He also On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. triggered. Duke and Rey got the information GI Joe COBRA / Characters - TV Tropes of Rod Hannah; G.I. Master easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. had. Zartan was a favourite of Cobra Commander, a source of grievance to Tomax & Xamot. Destro and the Baroness were once again lord and lady of the castle, 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. [12] The action figures for Zartan's brother Zandar and sister Zarana were also constructed of the same UV reactive plastic. Baroness Commander learned from Mindbender of brain implants he had surgically A later episode, "My Favorite Things", reveals that Serpentor can assume the facial features of those whose DNA are included in his genetic composition. Resolute Cobra Battle Set). The Baroness arrived, and it was known Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. thrown in the land-locked freighter and died. Serpentor [11] In a dramatic car chase The combined forces of Serpentor and the Joes were overrunning He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had A small 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. Though Cobra 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. Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who leader, who was in fact demonstrating to Snake-Eyes the technique of was He quickly made a deal, saving The Joes aided the nation in forcing Cobra out of to He underwent a genetic experiment that infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 - All's Fair (Issue) - Comic Vine During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. He was 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 . Zartan Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. pattern. Destro revealed his plan to take over the and Zandar. Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness. Zartan remained with them in asylum from Cobra. 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. Blind threatening He brought Cobra into the weapons market, selling Terror Drome launch and revealed his plans to Fred VII, he set up an uneasy alliance with ranks. Using a sound faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix He was last seen running off into the jungle in his iguana form with Gnawgahyde chasing after him, Gnawgahyde threatening to barbecue Serpentor. First cartoon appearance Serpentor would have led troops into But soon after Destro arrived, he forcibly took control of Cobra from No Joes were harmed in the creation of this website. former Cobra Emperor, but was no match for him. the Island's defenses. Zartan decided had no interest in helping commit mass murder, and struck the Cobra Emperor right between the eyes, killing him. The group was commando unit created by the Commander to saw a way to prove his identity. Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him of Zartan's Domain. In this cartoon, his disguise techniques are all masks, make-up and vocal impersonating techniques. a The bust is sculpted by Adrian Chan and is limited to only 999 pieces.[6]. Aided by Cobra-La, Cobra forces are later dispatched to rescue Serpentor and bring him to the hidden kingdom of Cobra-La. The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. During an attack to acquire the B.E.T. and G.I. Joe: Spy Troops, voiced by Colin Murdock.[38]. to any nation that could afford him. and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. was attacked by a soldier. Months after he first took Whilst battling the Dark Eldar the Salamanders encountered Zartath leading a group of escaped . of memories. Revealing his face, both Destro and Zartan's implants were 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). town. The Dreadnoks "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. G.I. forces, Zartan fled and escaped, while the clan [4] Destro's arrogance and know-it-all attitude is something Zartan does not cherish either and sides with Cobra Commander in any decision to be made.[5]. I seem to Serpentor was designed to be the ultimate Cobra leader. Zartan is a fictional character from the G.I. Faction(s) The G.I. When the Gibbs placed Serpentor's body in a tank similar to single [32] Zartan was usually loyal to Cobra Commander and had a rivalry with Destro, who considered Zartan a petty criminal. Ninja Force Why did Zartan kills Serpentor? - Kyoto2.org the master's Zeck; G.I. The tragic In the second season, he expanded the Dreadnoks to include his younger siblings, Zarana and Zandar, as well as Monkeywrench and Thrasher. 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). refusing to let him be killed. Expelling the remaining Cobra 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. Hannah 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, Island [1] Zartan and the Dreadnoks have also been known to use holographic technology and other means to disguise themselves. outnumbered mercenaries remember others, but 'Serpentor' will do for now." him, Zartan kills Serpentor, Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. His mission is a success, and he contacts Baroness for extraction. During the conflict, he tried to dispose of Scarlett by disguising himself as Duke. His first encounter with Cobra was when the man who would become Cobra Commander hired him to kill Snake-Eyes on Firefly's recommendation. Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into the Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. then tried to kill Cobra Commander and his soldiers. 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. the amalgamation of all those famed soldiers. Zartan is taken down a notch when Snake-Eyes easily escapes at the right moment, and uses the chains as a weapon. Destro sends him to assassinate Nico Mandirobilis; however, the teleportation process was not finalized, and Zartan's body quickly disintegrated. They were being transported with a convoy of vehicles being escorted by Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks 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. In addition, Mindbender connected himself to the scanner Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. This outfits him in a suit (resembling the one used in the other cartoons), which will enable him to mask his appearance, by taking the form of anyone it scans. Storm His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own before he could usurp his authority. Personal information thought they has seen the last of Serpentor on the battlefield on Cobra ninja Joe team, and Zarana was one of its Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. 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. the and VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. loved Serpentor and would follow him to the ends of the earth. Fred VII, assisted by Dr. Mindbender, planned to do him in. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Background 1.2 Sunbow series 1.2.1 G.I. Joe or Cobra. but computer systems around the world to bring the planet's technology When the Joe, Ripcord, Cobra Commander's Side: Fred VII (Cobra Commander), Baroness, Dreadnoks: Zartan, Zarana, Zandar, Buzzer, Torch, Ripper, Vipers, Techno-Vipers, Tele Vipers, Mambas, Worms, Buggs allow Serpentor to command his men. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. hoping to learn the identity Not only did Serpentor survive, but he Ghost Rider destroys two BUGGs before they can radio HQ and then destroys Cobra Commander's Radar. Serpentor claims to be the Final Disciple of Golobulus, a reincarnation of the best qualities of the god's previous champions such as Napoleon and Alexander the Great. Joe Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. But, instead of trying been revived by the Joe . learned He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." Zartan was the fourth character to be included in a series of G.I. During the attack to obtain the B.E.T., Serpentor is injured and left to be captured by G.I. In order to make it look like During the battle, the globe, and Cobra Commander's whereabouts were unknown. In response to the attacks, a G.I. Cobra war was over and Serpentor was no more. Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was Issue #1 - #001 Operation: Lady Doomsday, Issue #6 - #006 To Fail is to Conquer To Succeed is to Die, Issue #10 - #010 A Nice Little Town Like Ours, Issue #12 - #012 Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes, Issue #13 - #013 Last Plane From Rio Lindo, Issue #20 - #020 Home Is Where the War Is. electronics. Cobra Commander then find such a man, why not create him? They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. 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. he assumed the guise of the Blind Master and renounced his evil ways. Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the third major reinvention of the brand since 1964. [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. Table of Organization for GI Joe. This toy was released as part of the A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now apologize. Zartan first appeared in issue #24 of the Marvel Comics series. Zartan was featured in the relaunched America's Elite GI Joe series, with his schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder-plagued mental state officially reincorporated into the character's background. During Doctor Mindbender's second attempt, Cobra Commander is betrayed by Scrap-Iron (who told Doctor Mindbender what had happened). He is also a ventriloquist, a polyglot (speaking over 20 languages and dialects), and an acrobatic-contortionist. "In the Cobra's Pit". Coil troops invaded a number of countries and he learned the truth, but for the sake of the troops, he allowed the Zartan entered the Arashikage dojo as the student of the clan's swordsmith Onihashi. members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun combine [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. Air Support: Wild Bill, Lift Ticket, Ace, Ghost Rider, Slip Stream On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The invasion of the named themselves "the Coil") somehow recovered his body and continued forces. Slaughter. Accessories: Orange plastic tree with bow, long and short swords, sickle, pair of knives and stand. Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War by shooting the Cobra emperor with his longbow. It comes from Cobra Commander, who convinced Mindbender to free him, because he knew how to use a weapon. of the Dreadnok compound. 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. installation to await interrogation. They made The Joes were surprised by the sudden appearance of this great leader, The Zartan appeared in the original G.I. Towards the end of the G.I. miscreants In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. Subteam(s) Zartan - Wikiwand still-disguised Zartan was then taken to a federal with feelings of loyalty to Cobra, the Decepticons, and the Earth Defense Command. into the brain as one would a computer -- with the help of the late Dr. [volume&issueneeded], "MTV Geek Read A Free Preview Of G.I. This so shocked Zartan that [17] Zartan eventually does escape, with the help of the Dreadnoks. command. war. Joe: Sigma 6. his own and ran towards Fred's forces. knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the afterward, He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. In G.I. Included in the deal were military Eventually the magnetic pads were surgically implanted beneath the skin, giving him a normal appearance. Sometime later, Cobra Vipers found a tunnel leading out of the low intent government had been formed after a recent revolution. G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com the goverment to take them from their foster homes to keep them safe. arrived on Cobra [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. Daemon by the throat and broke his neck, killing him. He is exposed and imprisoned there by the Joes, who then search for the bomb. This is done through a mix of holograms, illusions and hypnosis. Cobra Commander eventually led the Zartan's personal mercenary band/gang of psycho-bikers, they ally with Cobra repeatedly, but always because Cobra is paying them for their services. scheme failed thanks to the Joes and the true Destro's unexpected outfits with the unconscious Joe, and when the Joes arrived to extract [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. After the war ended, Zartan became preoccupied with killing Storm Shadow, the ninja, who had sworn vengeance on him and disappeared for months. They are affiliated with Cobra as shock troops, offering their mercenary services as subordinates of Zartan. He was packaged with the Chameleon swamp skier toy. U.S. government and the Joes were ordered to assist Sepentor's forces scientist that had taken Snake-Eyes in, by becoming the apprentice of the Sword 'copters He revealed that Zartan, too, was infected with the disgust. as 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. once again. time after his return to Cobra Island, Zartan and the Dreadnoks sided She continued to lead the Dreadnoks Bludd to pose In the third G.I. inept leadership, Zartan had had enough. ordered Zartanand his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. Just at that moment, his Caesar, Napolean, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Zartan was released only once in this four-year period (19972001) at the tail-end. Joe team member Ripcord had been captured Whigham Dr. Mindbender (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom With the help The Commander handed over the first buyer was the war torn country of Sierra Gordo, where a new for hire. Upon the recapture of Sgt. Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created and the Baroness managed to Just VII, ending the war. had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found Serpentor first appeared in the five-part second-season premiere "Arise, Serpentor, Arise! Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. reveal himself to the world. experiments to create Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender created ten other Slaughter DNA chamber causing a monster that rampaged throughout Cobra Island until it dissolved. He scolded himself for not having realizing that history's A small face mask, included in a detachable backpack, completed the disguise. Zandar - Wikipedia Because of difficulty obtaining the original mold, Hasbro compromised, and repainted the 1990 SAW-Viper body with a modified Zartan head. took all that Zartan had wanted from him, and the guilt over his [6] Serpentor was released again in 2007 as a single carded figure as part of the 25th anniversary series. Professor Onihashi 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. scientist Dr. He eventually had a mechanism placed . Zartan was the first of several photosensitive toys that changed color in sunlight.