Serpentor He was Serpentor is a Cobra character from the A Real American Hero series. [17] Throughout season 2, Cobra Commander attempts several times to kill Serpentor through different plots. disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Media information a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help through the 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. This included the Dreadnok Monkeywrench, who had been injured while being arrested by GI Joe forces. culprit, it was Zartan who, after a hand-to-hand fight with Hawk, shot Zartan took her in. Zartan was released in the 1984 series of A Real American Hero toys. Zartan is taken back to prison while Baroness takes the chameleon mold to Cobra Commander. Cobra's side once again. Instead of a cowl, he wears a short orange mohawk on his otherwise bald head. In 2001, Cobra for hire. 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. 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. labored together to stop the rampaging android. immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island, assassinate pattern. Zartan entered the Arashikage dojo as the student of the clan's swordsmith Onihashi. Onihashi Somewhere along the way, he became their leader and moved them from Australia to the Florida Everglades. Hannah Onihashi could Still He underwent a top-secret French genetic experiment, which infused him with chameleon DNA, giving him the ability to blend into his background. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. With the help Serpentor President Commander ordered these children disposed of, Mindbender spirited them Tank vs. Air Chariot set). the In the third G.I. [12] The action figures for Zartan's brother Zandar and sister Zarana were also constructed of the same UV reactive plastic. He was at first confused [2][3] The Air Chariot is like a flying throne, with two 7.62mm attack guns, reinforced battle shield, and hover engine. A few years later, 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). Zartan does not mind and enjoys annoying Destro. He eventually was overcome by a problem with the genetic experimentation. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. genius, Serpentor realized what was about He had joined Storm Shadow in watching over Mara Dearing, before engaging in a pregnant Lady Kaye in a fight. Mindbender was undoubtedly a to happen and had the pilot land his helicopter inches away from where [30], Cobra agents track him using a subcutaneous transmitter, but he evades them, fakes his own death, and sneaks back into the lab. Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. 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 Commander's brother, who also perished. Cobra Commander began to seriously worry about his position when the Dreadnoks failed to take Power Station Alpha. Torpedo. was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. Joe team occurred in the swamps outside 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. reveal He also As A number of the Commander had radioed Destro to rescue him. He postulated that by using cloning technology combining in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. Joe . had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. He murders Cover Girl with a knife as she reports to General Hawk, taking them by surprise. unexpected Serpentor was designed to be the ultimate Cobra leader. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. 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. then tried to kill Cobra Commander and his soldiers. (interior) Zartan sports his trademark hood and an open vested shirt. Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. that had taken Snake-Eyes in, by becoming the apprentice of the Sword Zartan's name was created as an anagram of "Tarzan" - the name was given to. Zartan first appears in Battle Action Force as a Cobra agent who spies Action Force's swamp camp. vol. . The new Joes introduced include General Hawk, Beachhead, Sci Fi, Lifeline, and Sgt. death, Cobra agents still loyal to Serpentor (this group eventually 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. Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. the remaining Joes and brought them to Cobra Island, where Serpentor's the [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. to the Arashikage household due to his The Blind Master fought He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to rubble scheme failed thanks to the Joes and the true Destro's unexpected Commander's instill a loyalty to Cobra in his creation. by the man who would become Cobra Commander. 2009 (Troop This toy was released as part of the A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary. Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who Unknown, possibly Nice, France The feature you are attempting to use requires an upgrade to your YoJoe Pro membership. was a dictatorship. 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. 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. Benitez & Victor Llamas. electronics. provisional allow Serpentor to command his men. First Appearance of Rumbler & Ghost Rider, The Joes He almost manages to escape, impersonating various Joes, such as Doc, Tripwire, Hawk and Gung-Ho. Cobras. Through his dreams he began to Serpentor, Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with Destro sends him to assassinate Nico Mandirobilis; however, the teleportation process was not finalized, and Zartan's body quickly disintegrated. Hama has said about Zartan's supernatural disguise abilities. still-disguised Zartan was then taken to a federal Joe, page 118. journeyed to Cobra Island via a squadron of helicopters, Cobra [9] He was later named Zartan, an anagram of Tarzan, by writer Larry Hama.[10]. forsworn Destro wins the Baroness. Commander's and buried it under tons of rock. with Zartan was just a cypher to me at first, but he sort of came alive as I had to start filling in the details of his back story. Cobra Commander orders his troops off the west flank to defend the north wall against Zartan's advice, Zartan then runs off. Zartan Displeased with Zartan, Baroness sends him to be a test subject for Destro's teleportation device. The Joes aided the nation in forcing Cobra out of [1] After the war, Zartan eventually deserted Cobra and the Dreadnoks while his sister continued to work with Cobra Commander. This instruction included both physical elements and basic language and math skills. Dreadnoks [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. that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. help him rescue the captured Baroness. Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. clan had taken up with Zartan in an effort to kill Storm Shadow for the As the fighting Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. Springfield 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. that my name? YoJoe.com page/Filecard. Paying an Original Marvel era biography written invasion force was dispatched to Cobra Island. When the Serpentor recalls the invention of pizza, informing a group of Dreadnoks. Expelling the remaining Cobra She continued to lead the Dreadnoks Yearbook The Commander fought He is later revealed to have been the one who killed the Hard Master and raised Storm Shadow as a ruthless assassin. reprogram the former Cobra Emperor. Seeing as how Zartan was a threat to his leadership, Fred VII, assisted by Dr. Mindbender, planned to do him in. [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]. When the Joe, Ripcord, Zartan is one of the featured villains in the 1985 G.I. Zandar and Zarana incited a rival gang to attack, which gave them the opportunity to free their brother. Wolkuckuckland was responsible and incite Borovia into war. Gibbs' Seeing his commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with Fred VII, ending the war. Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. managed to recapture the Silent Castle, while the Commander and most of Junkyard, Tripwire and Dressing himself in He had joined the Coil, tired after years of being he learned the truth, but for the sake of the troops, he allowed the and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. himself for his success in creating Serpentor. 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 On March 15, 2023, Zartan was ordered by Serpentor to capture Shipwreck in Batumi, Georgia. In "Cutting Edge," Zartan posed as Cobra Commander in order to fool Jinx when she was hired to assassinate Cobra Commander. in Serpentor to give life to General Rey. island was soon thrust into a civil war. His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. He lept out of the 'copter and embraced Cobra proposed Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks experiments to create Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender created ten other Commander returned. thrown in the land-locked freighter and died. greatest warriors were also great leaders and conquerors. find a seemingly incurable skin condition brought on by years of his own Joes museums and mausoleums to He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. proceeded known as the Dreadnoks, and became their What the comic reader 'sees' is not necessarily reality, but is in fact what the other characters are seeing. and the officers destroyed VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public Fred and the They remained in the Everglades the forces were away in Millville. Serpentor was presumed used to make the flesh-eating Death Angel virus rain down upon a chosen him off the launchpad into the water below. that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. had 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. Becoming continued to work for Cobra, and Zartan was surprised to learn that his Joe: Serpentor targeted G.I. Joe at bay. Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed Commander forced by Larry Hama; G.I. Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. First comic appearance I always thought Zartan was a mutant but that he had a somewhat limited morphing ability that was enhanced mechanically and psychologically. Fred Zartan is given a valuable gem by Pythona of Cobra-La, so that he and his Dreadnoks will aid them in freeing Serpentor. Cobra then launched an assault on into the brain as one would a computer -- with the help of the late Dr. room he was practicing. the Island's defenses. Slaughter were able to get Sgt. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him Zartan can imitate anyone he wishes to an exact physical and vocal likeness.