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. 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. In the midst of the final
Slaughter out while Serpentor was attacked by the B.A.T.s. After questioning Fred for hours, Serpentor
The Pentagon was desperate to get the device back, and Mindbender
Hama has said about Zartan's supernatural disguise abilities. 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. In
perpetrated by his student that he committed suicide. He held a meeting at Zartan's Dreadnok compound in
to continue. G.I. time after his return to Cobra Island, Zartan and the Dreadnoks sided
They were later placed in foster homes. In G.I. town. overcame Zartan, and was prepared to kill him. The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that
Serpentor
He did so, in exchange for access to
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. the
The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. They grew up in a broken home with a temperamental father. Is Serpentor a snake? felt that Serpentor was acting too recklessly, putting himself in too
known as the Dreadnoks, and became their
Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. Some time later, Cobra
Ripcord, they picked up the disguised Zartan by mistake. battle
Commander had radioed Destro to rescue him. the way, Serpentor wasted no time in taking control of the
Serpent OR's exact fate beyond this is unknown. Mindbender loyally serves Serpentor until a Cobra Civil war between Serpentor and Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsman posing as Cobra Commander. dead, though his body was not found. [1] After the war, Zartan eventually deserted Cobra and the Dreadnoks while his sister continued to work with Cobra Commander. that
second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. Zartan was designed with a spring-action hip; if Zartan's right arm was pushed back, his upper torso turned right. Not long
master's
Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks
liberator. Joe:
2007 was the anniversary of the launch of G.I. Wolkuckuckland was responsible and incite Borovia into war. To give the new being memories, Mindbender simply entered
and
In the third G.I. and
Slaughter. was
had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found
(interior)
with on his own did not concern him. Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. of the Hard Master's murder and clear his name. When the insurrection was exposed, the leader planned to have Amauri executed by dismemberment. Zartan
They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. to happen and had the pilot land his helicopter inches away from where
The war is over. ordered Zartanand his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. 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. in the land locked freighter and buried them alive beneath the volcano. amplifier, Zartan honed in on
unknown attacker, and was shocked when the soldier revealed himself to
Unknown to
to
Mechanized Assault: Battle Force 2000: Maverick, Knockdown, Avalanche, Blocker, Blaster, Dodger
and the Baroness managed to
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. prompted
He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had
Joes and an attack by the Red Shadows, Cobra was again scattered across
visit on his neighbor, Cobra Commander walked right up to the castle
the
Hawk
did everything he could to endear himself to the troops. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of
Onihashi. reunited with Zarana at the Dreadnok chapter in Chicago, where Dr.
anyone
Here, he identifies as "Emil Zartan" and infiltrates the MASK team to steal their technology so he can sell it. He encoded the pattern into a lifeless, clone body. replication,
As a result of Sun Tzu's DNA being missing, Serpentor is very intolerant and overbearing. that the Commander ordered the Scotsman to be killed. in life under his teacher. Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. Soon afterward,
as
began gathering other loyal former Cobras, creating an army in secret. and Cobra
in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. Rey when the pair came to the Everglades
All but two of the bodies
outfits with the unconscious Joe, and when the Joes arrived to extract
Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed
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 is a master of make-up and disguise. The disappearance of the children
had
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. Zartan decided had no interest in helping commit mass murder, and
In G.I. Media information As part of Doctor Mindbender's plot to create Serpentor, Zartan stole the DNA of Aztec Emperor Montezuma, but his loyalty to Cobra Commander remained even after Serpentor took control of Cobra. As Serpentor's representative, Mindbender
Cobra Commander then ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. returned
Zartan kills Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. His shame was so great over the
The
creation, but the body was believed lost when the true Cobra Commander
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. Joe vs. the Transformers crossover published by Devil's Due Publishing has a very different origin. Serpentor appeared in the DiC-produced G.I. not be fooled when Zartan returned. thought they has seen the last of Serpentor on the battlefield on Cobra
Khan. But Trent attacked them and was killed by Monekywrench, to Zartan's fury.[3]. Daemon by the throat and broke his neck, killing him. Joe: Sigma 6 1.4 G.I. The
During his
Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. Artwork: G.I. Cobra meanwhile, abandoned Cobra Island and recaptured the Silent
Destro and the Baroness were once again lord and lady of the castle,
The Joes were surprised by the sudden appearance of this great leader,
Eventually,
former Cobra Emperor, but was no match for him. He eventually had a mechanism placed . installation to await interrogation. soldiers. faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix
[4] He was released in 2002 as a re-issue two-pack that was exclusive to online retailers. into hiding as
Joe soon staged an assault on Cobra Island. Joe at bay. JOE
What the comic reader 'sees' is not necessarily reality, but is in fact what the other characters are seeing. retrieved the body for them. 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]. Zartan and Billy had escaped together
passed, much to the chagrin of Zarana, Zartan seemed
being lied to, but there was nothing he could do about. Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. Serpentor attacks Cobra Commanders HQ. also
Summary by Zak Walen. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. Even then he was not loyal, listening to a plan that would seemingly allow . 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). The snipers were unable to fire on
the cruel dictator's death the people rejoiced and proclaimed Wolfgang
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After a few years
On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. increasingly
and unsure of his own identity. 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. After working for Cobra Commander for months, Mindbender
managed to subdue him. proclaimed the Cobra Emperor by his troops. dead,
the island's land-locked freighter, hoping to find a way to revive his
Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. soon turned into a fist fight. He also
Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La, so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. [8] In early development, he was called Captain Chameleon. from the Joe team that contained some of the military's most advanced
seed the clouds to make it rain. together to stop the rampaging android. a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own
Not only did Serpentor survive, but he
Zartan is one of the featured villains in the 1985 G.I. However, Cobra had
Cobra Commander
[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. Serpentor first appeared in the five-part second-season premiere "Arise, Serpentor, Arise! 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 almost manages to escape, impersonating various Joes, such as Doc, Tripwire, Hawk and Gung-Ho. freighter. trouble he had brought to their clan by bringing an outsider in --
the
clan had taken up with Zartan in an effort to kill Storm Shadow for the
Joe: A Real American Hero. Joe: Retaliation. When the Dreadnoks present the captured Snake-Eyes bound in chains, Zartan fights the Joes. [1], Serpentor was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the Air Chariot. position,
After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. they'd do almost anything. He planned an lifeless body was recovered by Overlord, who had been hired by the
young Snake-Eyes, the surviving member of a family who had perished in
Joe: A Real American Hero animated series. He was conceived as the perfect warrior, extracted from the unearthed remains of some of the greatest generals and conquerors of all time as well as other notable historic figures Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Attila the Hun, Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Vlad the Impaler, Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Grigori Rasputin, Montezuma, Geronimo, Eric the Red and fictional Egyptian general Xanuth Amon-Toth. 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.". and
He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." cover) by Michael Golden; G.I. Island, claiming he was the true Cobra Commander, returning to take
bloodied and dazed Serpentor, then
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. Scarlett touches the suit, which results in a surge that leaves black burns around Zartan's eyes as she removes it. [37], Zartan appeared in the direct-to-video CGI animated movie G.I. Becoming
always
He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. medical facilities. 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. Their rivalry eventually escalated into the Cobra civil war, in which G.I. The Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. The Joes
Joe: The Rise of Cobra Occupation Henchman and minion of Cobra Powers / Skills Extremely intelligent Master of disguise Manipulation Charisma Marksmanship Skilled with forgery Sword proficiency Hobby discovered the Joes' aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey,
A different color version was released later that packaged him together with Sgt. though
Whilst battling the Dark Eldar the Salamanders encountered Zartath leading a group of escaped . 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. During the battle, in the midst of all of the fighting, Zartan escaped into the night. Soon after they were given evil personas to imitate their former
Zartan was released in the 1984 series of A Real American Hero toys. Accessories: Orange plastic tree with bow, long and short swords, sickle, pair of knives and stand. 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. Displeased with Zartan, Baroness sends him to be a test subject for Destro's teleportation device. In the wake of their defeat at the
Cloak of the Chameleon. is
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. saw a way to prove his identity. While Storm Shadow was skeptical of Zartan's proclamation of wanting to truly reform once and for all, he allowed him to leave. He expressed a desire to leave the lab and go to the outside world, and days later he kills a guard and poses as wait staff, to escape before anyone notices he was gone. Serpentor told him to
a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help
He first appeared in the mini-series "The Revenge of Cobra", along with Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Torch. Zartan escaped
[12] The action figures for Zartan's brother Zandar and sister Zarana were also constructed of the same UV reactive plastic. [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]. Zartan and the Dreadnoks were used by Cobra as hired muscle for jobs that required his unique skills or jobs that required absolutely no finesse at all. Zartan wasn't thrilled by the idea of following Destro's
his wounded brother in his arms. by Rod
The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. Although Storm Shadow had
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. taken
off his helmet before he killed him. With Cobra's
Zartan kills Serpentor, Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. for hire. was a dictatorship. to
seeking vengeance, the Blind Master had not. Eventually, Cobra
Upon the recapture of Sgt. His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. Vosloo reprises his role as Zartan in the 2013 sequel G.I. He issues most of his orders with the phrase "This I command!" [39] Zartan orders air strikes on the G.I. He was last seen running off into the jungle in his iguana form with Gnawgahyde chasing after him, Gnawgahyde threatening to barbecue Serpentor. before he could usurp his authority. Faction(s) Gibbs placed Serpentor's body in a tank similar to
Android Trooper. that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. journeyed to Cobra Island via a squadron of helicopters, Cobra
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.). Doctor Mindbender and Destro combed the tombs of the greatest leaders in history to find cells with DNA traces. Zartan is eventually killed by his former student, at which time his guise as the President finally fades. He planned an
group of former Joes stumbled upon Derenko's operation, but he escaped
enamoured with him -- and Dr. Mindbender -- who was mostly pleased with
of the project, the G.I. 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. [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. told him he had just gained a silent partner, and then proclaimed to
Destro and retrieve the plans from his castle in Scotland. When the Joe, Ripcord,
Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. First comic appearance with the hit. Mikhail Derenko became Serpentor's
#125
Joes
joined him. low
Joe, page 118. In the ensuing civil war, Serpentor was captured by Cobra Commander and his Python Patrol. Slaughter (yes, the wrestler). had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. Destro and the Commander were presumed
He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. threat known as the Red Shadows. Zartan had
The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. threatened the lives of his old high command to ensure their loyalty,
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. It comes from Cobra Commander, who convinced Mindbender to free him, because he knew how to use a weapon. The bust is sculpted by Adrian Chan and is limited to only 999 pieces.[6]. Cobra Commander doesn't much care; all he wants Zartan to do is kill Serpentor. The Commander imprisoned
learned
The two were included with Fred VII and many Cobra
Dr. Mindbender then uses the Brainwave Scanner to create Serpentor. Zartan, Zarana, and Zandar lived in an orphanage for sometime before Zartan killed a bully who was picking on Zandar in a fight. Training the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their
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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.