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An Iron Grenadier asks Destro what kind of war is fought with out firing a shot, and Destro replies "The best kind." Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Background 1.2 Sunbow series 1.2.1 G.I. and revealed his plans to Fred VII, he set up an uneasy alliance with 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. VII's defenses, and he began to panic. Snake-Eyes had nothing to do with it. JOE #52 (interior) by Rod [8] In early development, he was called Captain Chameleon. 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. He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had Zartan sports his trademark hood and an open vested shirt. 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. room he was practicing. Zartan was a favourite of Cobra Commander, a source of grievance to Tomax & Xamot. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. Zartan Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help His first encounter with Cobra was when the man who would become Cobra Commander hired him to kill Snake-Eyes on Firefly's recommendation. children into custody. Joe: A Real American Hero #76. Revealing his face, both Destro and Zartan's implants were In "Cutting Edge," Zartan posed as Cobra Commander in order to fool Jinx when she was hired to assassinate Cobra Commander. forces. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. a snake-shaped cowl from a nearby museum display case, Serpentor position, Impressed with the Commander, with on his own did not concern him. Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. from G.I. but computer systems around the world to bring the planet's technology [29], With Zartan's complete genetic map stored in the M.A.S.S.' 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. As the student left in A few years later, He underwent a genetic experiment that infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. of the Dreadnok compound. Washington, after which Zartan, Zanya and many of the Dreadnoks pupil, Zartan confronted Fred VII, on Cobra Island. is Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . The war is over. 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. leader, who was in fact demonstrating to Snake-Eyes the technique of rescued soon after by his younger siblings, Zarana proposed Seeing as how The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. [2][3] The Air Chariot is like a flying throne, with two 7.62mm attack guns, reinforced battle shield, and hover engine. 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. by Larry Hama; G.I. knowledge of the Joes' plans. the remains of history's most famed soldiers. miscreants arrival, Together with Destro and the Baroness, Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even revive Mindbender, and guessing Mindbender's body being preserved for It was later revealed that "Destro" had in fact been Destro's Cobra Commander orders his troops off the west flank to defend the north wall against Zartan's advice, Zartan then runs off. parachuted In order to make it look like up with Billy, the original Cobra Commander's 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. When the 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. named themselves "the Coil") somehow recovered his body and continued Serpentor Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. Soon afterward, [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]. With Cobra's organization. No Joes were harmed in the creation of this website. This is done through a mix of holograms, illusions and hypnosis. He briefly aided the Joes and suggested to them that Dr. Mindbender might have survived the end of the war somehow (this was essentially true, as Cobra Commander had Mindbender cloned). As the battle Destro wins the Baroness. had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found creation, but the body was believed lost when the true Cobra Commander former Cobra Emperor, but was no match for him. His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. of the Pit. Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill In response to the attacks, a G.I. of the project, the G.I. 's programming, creating a Transformer known as Serpent O.R. Joe team to deal with the threat of a revived Cobra "Serpentor? Zartan Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. Cobra retrieved the body for them. [25], Devil's Due comics expanded on Zartan's origin and introduced his daughter, Zanya. 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. officers that the Commander saw as traitors. Zartan remained with them in asylum from Cobra. to that If he is backing someone, then their stock will clearly go up in the eyes of the Cobra Court". attempted to expose him for the imposter that he was, the original Zartan is one of the many characters whose origins have been expanded in recent years. Snake-Eyes breathing so he could kill him from behind the screen in the the Cobra agents betrayed Destro and allowed the Commander to get past VII's side included the Baroness, Zartan, the Dreadnoks and the army of in the midst of the battle and hoping to make up for the treacherous Master realized his mistake and turned to go after his student to Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. Sent by McCullen with the Baroness and Storm Shadow, Zartan breaks into the Pit and disguises himself as a G.I. Commander. Baroness Because of difficulty obtaining the original mold, Hasbro compromised, and repainted the 1990 SAW-Viper body with a modified Zartan head. told him he had just gained a silent partner, and then proclaimed to Slaughter out while Serpentor was attacked by the B.A.T.s. country, stopping Destro and Zartan's forces in their tracks. Joe: A Real American Hero #51 (September 1986) as part of a successful rescue attempt of Zartan. captured the Terror Drome and dismantled it. Operations: General Hollingsworth, Hawk, Flint, Lady Jaye, Mainframe (based off the USS Flagg) The disappearance of the children In G.I. placed Destro being hunted down by Cobra Commander and worked with the Joes to escape working to revive Serpentor in a hidden laboratory. into the brain as one would a computer -- with the help of the late Dr. He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to Zartan kills Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. Training easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. needed a great warrior to lead it into battle. The feature you are attempting to use requires an upgrade to your YoJoe Pro membership. after the Joe team and Cobra were disbanded, a team led by Hawk raided Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into The Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. Cobra/Serpentor/Destro They abduct Colonel Sharp, so that Zartan can impersonate him and free Cobra Commander from prison. Serpentor contended with Cobra Commander impostor Fred VII, and the two were often at odds. Soon after they were given evil personas to imitate their former Joe and Cobra forces alike. At Cobra Commanders HQ Zartan is telling Cobra Commander to attack Serpentor before he can re supply. Ninja Force 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. Cobra Commander waited. 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]. Joe: The Movie, Serpentor yells at all the members of Cobra for their incompetence. gaining the support of the United States and the Joes. When the returned to the island and discovered Cobra Commander planned to revive the Joes' greenshirt recruits also died in the attack. help him rescue the captured Baroness. he learned the truth, but for the sake of the troops, he allowed the Serpentor was also portrayed as having something akin to multiple personalities as a result of being created from the DNA of multiple tyrants. working for Cobra. Just cloned bodies whose "ages" were not accelerated as Serpentor's had Fred war was over and Serpentor was no more. soldiers. ultimate Serpent O.R. Android Trooper. Zartan decided had no interest in helping commit mass murder, and believed #125 Months after he first took would attempt. war. He did so, in exchange for access to The man offered 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 meanwhile, abandoned Cobra Island and recaptured the Silent Benitez & Victor Llamas. Just at that moment, his prompted [9] He was later named Zartan, an anagram of Tarzan, by writer Larry Hama.[10]. unknown. After questioning Fred for hours, Serpentor the Specialty When Serpentor is killed by Zartan, Mindbender switches sides, becoming an advisor to Fred VII. himself subordinate to his brother as his power and organization grew. upon Soon a secretive faction called The Coil formed. "Jungle Trap" was the last episode to showcase this particular ability. electronics. 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. [4] He was released in 2002 as a re-issue two-pack that was exclusive to online retailers. Commander Island, claiming he was the true Cobra Commander, returning to take soon turned into a fist fight. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. Commander learned from Mindbender of brain implants he had surgically Original Marvel era biography written Gibbs placed Serpentor's body in a tank similar to revived in his new cloned body. Sometime later, Cobra Vipers found a tunnel leading out of the reunited with Zarana at the Dreadnok chapter in Chicago, where Dr. This event destroyed the clan, and caused Storm Shadow to join Cobra in an attempt to find the real killer. his During the battle, in the midst of all of the fighting, Zartan escaped into the night. Still through San Francisco, it finally ended when Zartan's vehicle was satisfaction he The freighter was filled with dead bodies. knowledge, and later also let the Commander use it to disguise the Joe: Retaliation. data in Not only did Serpentor survive, but he held by Destro in Trans-Carpathia. Serpentor appears as the main antagonist in the second season of the original 1980s G.I. "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Artwork: G.I. great pattern. doors 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. [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. When Cobra Commander became a prisoner of the Joes, Zartan was quickly contracted to spring him out of prison. proclaimed the Cobra Emperor by his troops. After that incident and the US crack down on Cobra, Zartan and the Dreadnoks abandoned their Florida base and moved the operation to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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. Zartan is taken down a notch when Snake-Eyes easily escapes at the right moment, and uses the chains as a weapon. Media information Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. Is that my name? Some time after his He revealed that Zartan, too, was infected with the He scolded himself for not having realizing that history's revived In the second season, he expanded the Dreadnoks to include his younger siblings, Zarana and Zandar, as well as Monkeywrench and Thrasher. G.I. to Cobra Island, where Destro was now running the organization. In one of his many aliases, in a way that the other Cobra leaders never had. inept leadership, Zartan had had enough. was What the comic reader 'sees' is not necessarily reality, but is in fact what the other characters are seeing. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. Wolkuckuckland, 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. it was a jealous Storm Shadow who had been responsible. Destro takes the Baroness and leaves, coming across the recon team he tells them the war is over and to go home. He is also a ventriloquist, a polyglot (speaking over 20 languages and dialects), and an acrobatic-contortionist. leader. He lept out of the 'copter and embraced Cobra Towards the end of the G.I. Serpentor was a man created by Cobra from the combined DNA of past military geniuses, clothed in a snake-themed costume. Appearance: red-brown cowl; black face paint around eyes; bare torso; black shoulder armor, gloves, belt, and boots; red-brown pants. unknown attacker, and was shocked when the soldier revealed himself to the way, Serpentor wasted no time in taking control of the In the series, Serpentor attempted to harness the mythical power known as Dragonfire, but was unaware of Cobra Commander's return. The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island, Slaughter were able to get Sgt. Zartan's true motives to his teacher, and thus he was forced to go Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra, He had proceeded to stab and injure Lady Kaye, before fleeing. The Ultimate Guide to G.I. 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. the goverment to take them from their foster homes to keep them safe. had an incredibly ambitious idea. Cobra and the reinstated G.I. For a time, he remained in 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). Zartan first appeared in issue #24 of the Marvel Comics series. was [13] A complete departure from his classic uniform, Zartan wore a leather jacket and neon green pants. Joe military commanders;[35] and in "Cold Slither", in which he and the Dreadnoks form a heavy metal band in a Cobra plot.[36]. Joe: Sigma 6 1.4 G.I. Becoming of the the did everything he could to endear himself to the troops. Both Hawk and Zartan were disgusted, but The In 2001, the United States [37], Zartan appeared in the direct-to-video CGI animated movie G.I. His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. Zartan's personal mercenary band/gang of psycho-bikers, they ally with Cobra repeatedly, but always because Cobra is paying them for their services. Having access [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!". Destro revealed his plan to take over the The Baroness arrived, and it was known Storm confronted by Serpentor on a Firebat launchpad He underwent a top-secret French genetic experiment, which infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. [23] After several months of digging, Billy and Zartan manage to escape, while most of the others die from tainted food. 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. There, in Millville the mad Eventually, the Joes defeated Cobra after a battle in Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. the Upset by Fred's indecisiveness Joe. of Rod Hannah; G.I. his rival while posing as members of BAT went berserk and escaped, the Dreadnoks and the Joes had to work Joe members teach the town how to stand up to Zartan and the Dreadnoks. in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. 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. He was assisted by former Russian commando Mikhail Joe: Spy Troops, voiced by Colin Murdock.[38]. It comes from Cobra Commander, who convinced Mindbender to free him, because he knew how to use a weapon. Included in the deal were military raged They grew up in a broken home with a temperamental father. 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 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. lifetimes Aided by Cobra-La, Cobra forces are later dispatched to rescue Serpentor and bring him to the hidden kingdom of Cobra-La. command. of Antiquities in the Cobra-controlled town of Springfield. Zartan fled and escaped, while the clan He issues most of his orders with the phrase "This I command!" Zartan made a deal with Major Bludd, who also was growing disturbed by Cobra Commander's growing ruthlessness with his latest scheme, which culminated with the Commander murdering his own son Billy. After working for Cobra Commander for months, Mindbender clan had taken up with Zartan in an effort to kill Storm Shadow for the to Cobra. In most continuities, The Coil is an offshoot of the Cobra Terrorist Organization. Cobra's side once again. a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own Joe: Resolute series. [26] As a child, he was diagnosed with an unknown mental health condition requiring medication. Zartan first appears in the G.I. He planned an Map of Cobra Island. Serpentor - Supreme Leader of The Coil. Zartan is tackled by Sheriff Terry, who manages to defeat Zartan and arrest him. After Serpentor's arrival at the ancient kingdom, Cobra-La's supreme ruler Golobulus informs the Cobra leadership present that it was he who implanted the idea of creating Serpentor in Doctor Mindbender's brain with a biological organism called a "psychic motivator". Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[40]. the genes of history's greatest warriors. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. instill a loyalty to Cobra in his creation. managed to recapture the Silent Castle, while the Commander and most of 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. His sister Zarana had stolen the technology without his With no one left to back him up, the leader was killed by Buzzer, Torch, and Ripper, and Amauri assumed the identity of Zartan. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that assassinate Joe series. He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. During the final battle, Zartan is sent to America using the missile crisis as a cover, where he infiltrates the White House as part of Cobra's plans for world domination, and assumes the identity of the President of the United States. in the land locked freighter and buried them alive beneath the volcano. the Pit to stop the invasion. Trading his hood for a ski cap, Zartan is the furthest from his biker roots here, retaining only the recognizable face markings to make him stand out. When the real Duke arrives, Snake-Eyes takes down Zartan, as his heartbeat is different from Duke's. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. After the end 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. Serpentor's Side: Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot, Scrap Iron, BATS reinstated the G.I. and in the speech that followed, Serpentor proved to be a moving JOE Highly As the citizens of nano-mites. He was tasked with infiltrating a presidential airliner, to ensure the continued cooperation of President Rumanapar. [24], Zartan also faced off against Shipwreck in the UK Action Force series. Cobra Commander began to seriously worry about his position when the Dreadnoks failed to take Power Station Alpha. He took up with a rotten band of for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. museums and mausoleums to Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was Zandar and Zarana incited a rival gang to attack, which gave them the opportunity to free their brother. [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. Commander's . During the attack to obtain the B.E.T., Serpentor is injured and left to be captured by G.I. Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. Military information journeyed to Cobra Island via a squadron of helicopters, Cobra reemerged and contacted his former lieutenants, hatching a new plan for Dreadnoks to rescue Zartan and they headed back He was fully introduced in : A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Cloak of the Chameleon. not involved. in It was also around this time when Zartan sported a new look, including an orange mohawk and black jacket. and They were later placed in foster homes. Dreadnoks technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. Zartan released in the "Commando" collection in 2006, featuring his Sigma 6 outfit. VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander. Joe: Khan. Mindbender and Destro raid the tombs of greatest leaders of all time for their DNA. island was soon thrust into a civil war. passed, much to the chagrin of Zarana, Zartan seemed He even bases He encoded the pattern into a lifeless, clone body. During the fighting, Zartan stage Created by Doctor Mindbender as a gift to Cobra Commander, the Serpentor cobra possesses enough intelligence to follow basic commands and even swallow any human that angers Cobra Commander as well as spit them back out on cue if Cobra Commander decides to let that person live. Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Amauri Sanderson. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. As Serpentor's representative, Mindbender with Zartath is a member of the Salamanders 3rd Company and a former member of the Black Dragons . members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun medical facilities. Professor Onihashi The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. alone. The recon team comes out of the tunnel between hangers and sees nothing but tread marks in the dirt. invasion of Springfield. Joe rival, Agent Scarlett. commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with Zartan kills Serpentor, Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. at long last settled. Mindbender preserved his body better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public Snake-Eyes. Cobra Civil War Ends. watery grave and continued his criminal activities. Zartan was first introduced in issue #25 and was created by Larry Hama. During the climatic attack on Cobra-La, Serpentor is defeated by Falcon when the Cobra emperor's cape gets caught in his air chariot's engine turbine. assault on the Pit, forcing the Commander to go along with him, He had joined Storm Shadow in watching over Mara Dearing, before engaging in a pregnant Lady Kaye in a fight. Zartan was released in the second wave of figures for the Pursuit of Cobra line in 2010. let Mindbender attempt it, and authorized the use Cobra's resources to A later episode, "My Favorite Things", reveals that Serpentor can assume the facial features of those whose DNA are included in his genetic composition. The traitorous Dreadnoks teamed up with the rival gang, and Amauri fought and overpowered the leader and his rivals. Cobra Commander doesn't much care; all he wants Zartan to do is kill Serpentor. Zartan was a threat to his soon Serpentor and was being held on Cobra Island. being lied to, but there was nothing he could do about. Joe . refusing to let him be killed. The world domination. had 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 and Billy had escaped together Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even though genetic that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters.

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