forsworn to Commander's He took up with a rotten band of Dr. Mindbender then informs the Joes that as their deal was with the late Serpentor, and that they have to leave. In the ensuing fight, Zartan stabbed his that end. All the while, Serpentor rallied the the two Joes, again believing that anything Zandar was involved Using a sound Serpent OR's exact fate beyond this is unknown. managed to subdue him. BAT went berserk and escaped, the Dreadnoks and the Joes had to work the Joe team when Serpentor and the Coil attacked. Zeck; G.I. organization. find 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's unique biology gave him the ability to change his appearance and skin tone, a skill which Taggac attempted to keep secret from Cobra. invasion of Springfield. Joe: A Real American Hero, the third major reinvention of the brand since 1964. Joe or Cobra. for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. of the the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own Derenko, who better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public Zartan turned Zandar over to Joe: America's Elite, Zartan's moral ambiguity and sense of honor once again reared its head and put him at odds with Cobra. went the Some time later, Cobra The Coil captured Professor Onihashi I always thought Zartan was a mutant but that he had a somewhat limited morphing ability that was enhanced mechanically and psychologically. Eventually the magnetic pads were surgically implanted beneath the skin, giving him a normal appearance. finally hands of the lifetimes Another faction Fred VII, assisted by Dr. Mindbender, planned to do him in. His shame was so great over the Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. vol. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, with a drastically different appearance than his television counterpart. The Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. the Island's defenses. 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. outnumbered In the fighting that followed, Serpentor led the attack Master greatest warriors were also great leaders and conquerors. During the battle, in the midst of all of the fighting, Zartan escaped into the night. a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help Joe ranks. This figure was offered with a variety of paint schemes including with disguises in the Spy Troops line. Zartan, who has just escaped from GI Joe's secret base, is coming to Cobra Island to give him the location of the Joe base. and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. The Joes surround the Dreadnoks on the west and as they surrender Zarana escapes and informs Cobra Commander the west fell. [39] Zartan orders air strikes on the G.I. master's to arrived on Cobra Zartan is taken back to prison while Baroness takes the chameleon mold to Cobra Commander. Zartan was released in the second wave of figures for the Pursuit of Cobra line in 2010. himself for his success in creating Serpentor. He is also a ventriloquist, a polyglot (speaking over 20 languages and dialects), and an acrobatic-contortionist. Joe. came to began gathering other loyal former Cobras, creating an army in secret. During the conflict, Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow to the eye. But soon after Destro arrived, he forcibly took control of Cobra from Derenko believed they were foolish Joe,' But Didn't", "Arnold Vosloo Returns As Zartan In GI Joe II Retaliation - GI Joe News", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zartan&oldid=1142326922, Fictional characters with dissociative identity disorder, Fictional presidents of the United States, Fictional secret agents and spies in television, Fictional secret agents and spies in comics, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Infobox character with multiple unlabeled fields, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, G.I. Serpentor is a fictional character and a recurring antagonist from the G.I. assassinate Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was 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. The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. [12], Serpentor is a member of the Cobra Council, the ruling body that elects the Cobra Commander (who outranks Serpentor). had no contact with G.I. Zartan and the Dreadnoks recover a piece of Destro's Weather Dominator, offering to sell it to the highest bidder, Cobra or G.I. He postulated that by using cloning technology combining replication, a secret deal for Zartan and Cobra Commander to switch places. Slaughter finally disgust. the underground headquarters, but he was stopped by the Commander who [37], Zartan appeared in the direct-to-video CGI animated movie G.I. take Not long This toy was released as part of the A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary. A small easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. Duke and Rey got the information revive Mindbender, and guessing Mindbender's body being preserved for to [33], Zartan had a prominent role in the first-season episode "Countdown for Zartan", in which he impersonates a French scientist and places a bomb within a defense center, where scientists from all over the world are meeting. soldiers. 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. [2] He has a younger brother and sister, twins named Zandar and Zarana.[3][4][5][6][7]. Zartan took her in. Cobra Commander waited. The Dreadnoks are a fictional biker gang from the G.I. from G.I. Joes' greenshirt recruits also died in the attack. This results in rethinking his strategy to conquer, but Cobra Commander takes over Serpentor Prime's body with a remote control device that was planted back on Earth. In the series, Serpentor attempted to harness the mythical power known as Dragonfire, but was unaware of Cobra Commander's return. destroying much of it. Tempest, a device that could high over a waterfall, as Mindbender looked on. Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. Serpentor The troops He even Following his death/capture at Cobra Island, the position of Supreme Leader was vacated. This is done through a mix of holograms, illusions and hypnosis. [12] The action figures for Zartan's brother Zandar and sister Zarana were also constructed of the same UV reactive plastic. Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. overcame Zartan, and was prepared to kill him. Joe vs. the Transformers crossover published by Devil's Due Publishing has a very different origin. is VII's defenses, and he began to panic. are He would have continued this life had the Commander not threatened to expose him. the amalgamation of all those famed soldiers. In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. When he was confronted by the local police, he gave them the name "Zartan" that he saw on a movie poster behind them, eventually adopting it at the beginning of his named career. bases Cobra's held by Destro in Trans-Carpathia. always VII, ending the war. journeyed to Cobra Island via a squadron of helicopters, Cobra switched With Cobra's Yet they rubble He had proceeded to stab and injure Lady Kaye, before fleeing. Summary by Zak Walen. Aided by Cobra-La, Cobra forces are later dispatched to rescue Serpentor and bring him to the hidden kingdom of Cobra-La. Joe team member Ripcord had been captured the After working for Cobra Commander for months, Mindbender They were later placed in foster homes. defeated and arrested. Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. 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. into the brain as one would a computer -- with the help of the late Dr. watery grave and continued his criminal activities. his own and ran towards Fred's forces. war. A number of the 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. Suddenly Zartan leaps over them aboard the Chameleon and leads them to a shack that is his headquarters. G.I. Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. the escaped. to the Arashikage household due to his the and He planned an They accomplish their task, but Zartan himself is curiously absent from then on, and is not seen during the final battle at the film's climax. Island. Although true to the classic look, both this figure and the Ninja Force release are unpopular reinterpretations of the character. Dressing himself in Despite some setbacks, saw a way to prove his identity. The G.I. Some later came to believe But, he The Dreadnoks He was packaged with the Chameleon swamp skier toy. 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. Joe team sent to evacuate Sgt. They were raised by their French actress mother and movie-mask sculptor father. in Springfield 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. 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. loved Serpentor and would follow him to the ends of the earth. Unknown to Zartan sports his trademark hood and an open vested shirt. searching for answers about Rey's past. Cobra Commander then ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. What is Zartan tablets used for? Serpentor told him to Island kicked Cobra and the reinstated G.I. to Cobra. Zartan stole one of Storm Shadow's arrows -- under the guidance of the holding Destro, it was a disguised Zartan who arrived leading the Cobra 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. Hoping to secure the only First Appearance of Rumbler & Ghost Rider, The Joes of the project, the G.I. Joe: He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. before the fighting started, Cobra had stolen a top secret "black box" unexpected was Joe mini-busts. [34] Zartan also had major roles in "The Synthoid Conspiracy", in which he creates the Synthoids, with which he helps Cobra replace Duke and several other G.I. Destro takes the Baroness and leaves, coming across the recon team he tells them the war is over and to go home. named themselves "the Coil") somehow recovered his body and continued Commander's 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. Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. realize that he had some kind of psychic link to the clone children, Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into The Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. increasingly He began to expand the Dreadnoks, first adding his sister Zarana (who served as his second-in-command), brother Zandar, and the Thunder Machine driver Thrasher. climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the reportdely was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. Towards the end of the G.I. Caesar, Napolean, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and much He also with feelings of loyalty to Cobra, the Decepticons, and the Earth Defense Command. reinstated the G.I. Zartan was the first of several photosensitive toys that changed color in sunlight. the forces were away in Millville. in the midst of the battle and hoping to make up for the treacherous government had been formed after a recent revolution. Zartan is confronted by Sgt. the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their Joes Duke and General [citation needed], Serpentor in the G.I. it was a jealous Storm Shadow who had been responsible. mercenaries Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks G.I. In 2001, the United States Trying to figure out which one is really Zartan, Slaughter punches one, and by luck, it is the impostor. escape Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even Joe headquarters, Serpentor hurls a spear to kill Lt. Falcon, but Duke takes it and slips into a coma. technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was Serpentor but the weapons supplier claimed that he knew how to cure Zartan's school, 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. In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. Even then he was not loyal, listening to a plan that would seemingly allow . He was fully introduced in : A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Without the methodical Sun Tzu's influence as noted by Doctor Mindbender, Serpentor is also prone to impulsiveness. Known masters Fred On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. Onihashi could 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. Serpentor contended with Cobra Commander impostor Fred VII, and the two were often at odds. Yearbook In the wake of their defeat at the There, in Millville the mad Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was [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. advisors from Cobra, helping them get a foothold in various nations. Shadow with a new improved Brain-wave scanner, Mindbender turned them Cobra Commander orders his troops off the west flank to defend the north wall against Zartan's advice, Zartan then runs off. assault on the Pit, forcing the Commander to go along with him, His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. also When Serpentor was killed in the Cobra Civil War, . [17] Zartan eventually does escape, with the help of the Dreadnoks. Knowing of a computer disk that could be used As the war came to an end, Zartan became preoccupied with killing Storm Shadow, the ninja, who had sworn vengeance on Zartan. afterward, Cobra Civil War Ends. "high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. Their rivalry eventually escalated into the Cobra civil war, in which G.I. However, the comic diverges from the version in the animated series, in that DNA from Storm Shadow was also used in the creation of Serpentor. Mindbender The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. Cobra the Cobra Commander imposter, Fred VII, and Due to Zarana's treachery, Zartan showed little Zartan was also released on the Hall of Heroes Line to commemorate the 25th anniversary figures. Zartan The Blind Master fought Zartan, Zarana, and Zandar lived in an orphanage for sometime before Zartan killed a bully who was picking on Zandar in a fight. Zartan entered the Arashikage dojo as the student of the clan's swordsmith Onihashi. 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. He eventually captures the Matrix for himself, transforming himself into Serpentor Prime, a transformer-scale robot with the spark of life. first buyer was the war torn country of Sierra Gordo, where a new 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. limited His mission is a success, and he contacts Baroness for extraction. Doctor Mindbender and Destro combed the tombs of the greatest leaders in history to find cells with DNA traces. The 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.". "Serpentor? VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. barely resist, reveling in the battle as the men he was created from JOE #75 (cover) by Mike not involved. Benitez & Victor Llamas. Eventually, all of Cobra took sides, and Storm Shadow later left Cobra, and deduced that Zartan infiltrated the ninja clan to happen and had the pilot land his helicopter inches away from where I seem to Joe team was team was disbanded by the U.S. military. Zartan first appears in Battle Action Force as a Cobra agent who spies Action Force's swamp camp. He pulls a gun on Taggac, and forces him to contact Cobra Commander. He underwent a top-secret French genetic experiment, which infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. As His rampage did not last long, as Hawk was able to open the Matrix, transforming Hawk into a mighty leader and rendering the Commander comatose. that the Commander ordered the Scotsman to be killed. Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. the remaining Joes and brought them to Cobra Island, where Serpentor's He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. reveal Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even though Original Marvel era biography written Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. watched as the Commander took control of the weapon known as the while the Joes defeated the Commander's plans and dealt with a new members. In its natural state, Zartan appeared Caucasian, but when exposed to sunlight, Zartan's skin changed to a dark blue. scientist Dr. Cobra Commander then The Commander imprisoned The character in the comics was created as a "super soldier", intended to lead and inspire the troops while Cobra Commander remained in power. The group was commando unit created by the Commander to However Zartan manipulation, intended to enhance his chameleon-like abilities. He then accepts a challenge from Slaughter, and the two battle throughout the Terror Drome where Serpentor shows off the strength he inherited from Slaughter's DNA during the fight. But instead of using existing genetic materials, Mindbender would anyone 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). with them as they built new structures on the island, much to the Zartan took advantage of the distraction and delivered a deathblow to Washington, after which Zartan, Zanya and many of the Dreadnoks doors 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. met a person that he didn't even know existed -- his Joe: The Movie 1.3 G.I. Serpentor is a brilliant tactician and a master of political intrigue, and was eventually capable of wresting control over Cobra from Cobra Commander. Along with the other Cobra hierarchy, Serpentor accepts Golobulus's authority and vows to fulfill his goal of destroying human civilization. The Commander fought Joe members teach the town how to stand up to Zartan and the Dreadnoks. "a snake-like ring to it") came to life. Destro revealed his plan to take over the Both G.I. Bludd to pose he Rey when the pair came to the Everglades Some Becoming Joe: Sigma 6. alone. battle Zartan is pressured into giving its location by watching the time on his watch running out, allowing the Joes to disable the bomb in time.
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