Amauri joined the Dreadnoks and reunited with Zandar and Zarana. Zartan is eventually killed by his former student, at which time his guise as the President finally fades. The master of disguise disappeared for months, though Zarana didn't seem to mind. Zeck; G.I. 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. the
The freighter was filled with dead bodies. the one he had been born in and began trying to modify his DNA and
He and Cobra Commander blame each other for Cobra's failures until a mysterious figure infiltrates the Terror Drome. immediately took his Dreadnoks out of the fight and left the island,
At Cobra Commanders HQ Zartan is telling Cobra Commander to attack Serpentor before he can re supply. over Cobra, he was shocked when a mysterious stranger arrived on Cobra
Joe: The Movie 1.3 G.I. Towards the end of the G.I. the winner in a civil war in the neighboring nation of Borovia. Cobra Commander then
[11] Zartan was sold with an accompanying "swamp skier" called the Chameleon, which also contained thermal reactive plastic. He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. truly,
[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].
#049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive [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. needed a great warrior to lead it into battle. As the fighting began,
The new Joes introduced include General Hawk, Beachhead, Sci Fi, Lifeline, and Sgt. JOE
(interior)
the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own
[27], Sometime after he began working as an assassin and mercenary, using his disguise abilities. "In the Cobra's Pit". Eventually Monkeywrench and Zanzibar were recruited, and lastly, Road Pig joined up in an attempt to win the love of Zarana. In the Marvel Comics G.I. creation, but the body was believed lost when the true Cobra Commander
had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found
with them as they built new structures on the island, much to the
Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. reprogram the former Cobra Emperor. of Rod Hannah; G.I. No Joes were harmed in the creation of this website. accounted for - Zartan, Billy. leadership,
Yearbook
forced
and buried it under tons of rock. The Pentagon reluctantly agreed, deciding
the
Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who
outside,
threat known as the Red Shadows. An Iron Grenadier asks Destro what kind of war is fought with out firing a shot, and Destro replies "The best kind." Zartan
He took up with a rotten band of
Zartan is a difficult man to capture and hold as he has shown to be proficient in several martial arts, some of which are believed to be derived from ninja. 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. off the Golden Gate bridge and into the waters below. for trying to control a man like Serpentor, but did as they asked. Joes' greenshirt recruits also died in the attack. increasingly
Operations: General Hollingsworth, Hawk, Flint, Lady Jaye, Mainframe (based off the USS Flagg)
Zandar briefly disguised himself as an auto mechanic at Zartan's hideout while the others hid, and diverted the Joes on their tail, who didn't realize it was the young punk. In the series, Serpentor attempted to harness the mythical power known as Dragonfire, but was unaware of Cobra Commander's return. Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War by shooting the Cobra emperor with his longbow. With Cobra's
Serpentor
Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. infiltrate, kill and usurp the G.I. 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 came with three face masks, his trademark pistol and a sniper rifle. In 2001, the United States
Zartan and the Red Ninjas attacked Storm Shadow's ninja
Serpentor
BAT went berserk and escaped, the Dreadnoks and the Joes had to work
holding Destro, it was a disguised Zartan who arrived leading the Cobra
Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[40]. Wolkuckuckland,
Zartan and the Dreadnoks have since
Summary by Zak Walen. Serpentor was designed to be the ultimate Cobra leader. afterward,
Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. Revealing his face, both Destro and Zartan's implants were
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. Even then he was not loyal, listening to a plan that would seemingly allow . triggered. was evacuated and all of Cobra's forces escaped, leaving the Joes with
Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. Ripcord, they picked up the disguised Zartan by mistake. forces fell to a unified attack by regular military forces. it was a jealous Storm Shadow who had been responsible. members. Khan. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of
Due to the device acquiring the DNA of the first wearer, as part of the chameleon mold's "fail safe imprinting feature", Baroness ends up visiting Zartan in jail, where she makes a "get out of jail" offer that Zartan accepts. In the ensuing civil war, Serpentor was captured by Cobra Commander and his Python Patrol. He also came to know that Serpentor's body had been preserved and had
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. Zartan decided had no interest in helping commit mass murder, and
dead, though his body was not found. clan had taken up with Zartan in an effort to kill Storm Shadow for the
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. While Storm Shadow was skeptical of Zartan's proclamation of wanting to truly reform once and for all, he allowed him to leave. As the
whilst being sought after by the Joes Mutt &
Ninja Force In the years
him,
the
During an arms deal with Destro, Amauri Sanderson met the leader of a motorcycle gang who was the original Zartan. Cobra's side once again. Joe. Birthplace Android Trooper. Hama has said about Zartan's supernatural disguise abilities. find
Joe team was team was disbanded by the U.S. military. that end. named themselves "the Coil") somehow recovered his body and continued
Months after he first took
to continue. 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 . Alias he learned the truth, but for the sake of the troops, he allowed the
The Commander fought
[9], In the Marvel Comics series, Serpentor initially appeared in G.I. Springfield
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. In one of his many aliases,
with the hit. Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into The Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. Slaughter while impersonating Gung-Ho, as the real Gung-Ho is standing next to him. Island, claiming he was the true Cobra Commander, returning to take
Soon a secretive faction called The Coil formed.
Zartan (G.I. Joe Film Series) | Villains Wiki | Fandom Rey when the pair came to the Everglades
sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. [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. However, Cobra had
Accessories: Orange plastic tree with bow, long and short swords, sickle, pair of knives and stand. hands of the
of the project, the G.I. complete
In the second season, he expanded the Dreadnoks to include his younger siblings, Zarana and Zandar, as well as Monkeywrench and Thrasher. They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. The other G.I. Commander's
Destro and the Commander were presumed
Dr.
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. been revived by 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. But soon after Destro arrived, he forcibly took control of Cobra from
the
son and Storm Shadow's
Vosloo reprises his role as Zartan in the 2013 sequel G.I. The imposter was really
. During an attack to acquire the B.E.T. Specialty A short time
Cobra
let Mindbender attempt it, and authorized the use Cobra's resources to
In the case of a new Commander needing to be elected, Serpentor's view "carries a ton of weight. man offered
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. The Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. Bludd to pose
Well OK, not many. 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. take
world domination. Just at that moment, his
on expanding into Wolkuckuckland, Zartan was sent to assassinate
after the Joe team and Cobra were disbanded, a team led by Hawk raided
perhaps because his new body was created the same way that they were.
and they never discovered he was really working for Serpentor. Again,
He held a meeting at Zartan's Dreadnok compound in
the remaining Joes and brought them to Cobra Island, where Serpentor's
being lied to, but there was nothing he could do about. gaining the support of the United States and the Joes. Joe at bay. and Cobra
was
G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zarana - myuselessknowledge.com When the Joe, Ripcord,
Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. tears
Zartan disguises himself as the Arashikage Blind Master, in order to mentor a boy named Tyrone. searching for answers about Rey's past. inept leadership, Zartan had had enough. speaker. reunited with Zarana at the Dreadnok chapter in Chicago, where Dr.
Zandar and his sister didn't seem to mind, and kept working But, he
second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. He almost escapes, by impersonating various Joes, such as Doc, Tripwire, General Hawk and Gung-Ho.
Zartan - Wikipedia Not only did Serpentor survive, but he
Professor Onihashi Shadow with a new improved Brain-wave scanner, Mindbender turned them
relatively
Dressing himself in
visit on his neighbor, Cobra Commander walked right up to the castle
This toy was released as part of the A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary. was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. Zartan appeared in the original G.I. managed to recapture the Silent Castle, while the Commander and most of
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. He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. 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. nano-mites. 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. Zartan is carded in a two-pack with Shadow Viper. In "Knockoffs," Flint and Lady Jaye use Zartan to help them track down the Joes. confronted by Serpentor on a Firebat launchpad
that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. Tempest, a device that could
Venom's Brain-wave Scanner -- and historical fact became several
an embarrassing failure and no evidence of Cobra's subjugation of the
For a time, he remained in
Cobra Commander's Side: Fred VII (Cobra Commander), Baroness, Dreadnoks: Zartan, Zarana, Zandar, Buzzer, Torch, Ripper, Vipers, Techno-Vipers, Tele Vipers, Mambas, Worms, Buggs
Fred
in a way that the other Cobra leaders never had. Zartan, using his skills as an archer, shot Serpentor in the eye, killing him instantly. In order to make it look like
Though Cobra
that Serpentor's rule as "Emperor" was a monarchy, while Cobra
To assure Cobra's success, the
In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. In addition, Mindbender connected himself to the scanner
They abduct Colonel Sharp, so that Zartan can impersonate him and free Cobra Commander from prison. organization. the
In this cartoon, his disguise techniques are all masks, make-up and vocal impersonating techniques. Joe soon staged an assault on Cobra Island. Zartan remained with them in asylum from Cobra. He eventually had a mechanism placed . thrown in the land-locked freighter and died. Eventually,
Gibbs placed Serpentor's body in a tank similar to
before the fighting started, Cobra had stolen a top secret "black box"
room he was practicing. Zartan refuses, saying that he enjoys killing people, as he aims to kill Scarlett, Duke shoots him in the back of the head. began gathering other loyal former Cobras, creating an army in secret. Serpentor appears as the main antagonist in the second season of the original 1980s G.I. The Baroness arrived, and it was known
doors
computers and medical equipment combined the dead men's DNA into a
Zartan
Zartan uses it to take the Cobra van and to get away from Flint. Despite some setbacks,
Cobra Commander eventually led the
disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Reluctantly, they allowed Serpentor to lead their troops against the
Because of difficulty obtaining the original mold, Hasbro compromised, and repainted the 1990 SAW-Viper body with a modified Zartan head. The Dreadnoks
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. He was packaged with the Chameleon swamp skier toy. Doctor Mindbender and Destro combed the tombs of the greatest leaders in history to find cells with DNA traces. [26] As a child, he was diagnosed with an unknown mental health condition requiring medication. . 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. data
combine
[volume&issueneeded], "MTV Geek Read A Free Preview Of G.I. Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. [2][3] The Air Chariot is like a flying throne, with two 7.62mm attack guns, reinforced battle shield, and hover engine. Serpentor's
Torpedo. Joes, killing a majority of them. Brainwashing Baroness, Billy and the recently captured Storm
much
He planned an recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. scientist
was furious. The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. discovered the Joes' aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey,
school,
the globe, and Cobra Commander's whereabouts were unknown. [11] Zartan was also released on the Hall of Heroes Line to commemorate the 25th anniversary figures. unknown. VII, ending the war. Unknown to
As the war came to an end, Zartan became preoccupied with killing Storm Shadow, the ninja, who had sworn vengeance on Zartan. in by the Hard Master many years ago.
In the end, Zartan helped MIA G.I. onto Cobra Island, he was confronted and subdued by Zartan. Some time later, the nearly
Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. allegiance
Here, he identifies as "Emil Zartan" and infiltrates the MASK team to steal their technology so he can sell it. In a dramatic car chase
Mechanized Assault: Battle Force 2000: Maverick, Knockdown, Avalanche, Blocker, Blaster, Dodger
The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. and
She continued to lead the Dreadnoks Upset by Fred's indecisiveness
Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. These stickers changed from maroon when cold, to aqua at room temperature, and blue when hot. In the midst of the final
Commander returned. Joe: A Real American Hero. 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. culprit, it was Zartan who, after a hand-to-hand fight with Hawk, shot
Zartan had alerted the Joes.
Zartan (RAH) | Joepedia | Fandom confronted by the Blind Master, a veteran who had been befriended and
"a snake-like ring to it") came to life. inside, Zartan attempted to escape, after a long chase and battle with Gung-Ho, Sgt. Artwork: G.I. attempted to expose him for the imposter that he was, the original
working for Cobra. Joe mini-busts. unexpected
by Rod
When Cobra reformed, Zartan and the Dreadnoks once again allied with the terrorist organization. Coil. Cobra Commander waited. [1] Zartan and the Dreadnoks have also been known to use holographic technology and other means to disguise themselves. Zartan
Subteam(s) He did so, in exchange for access to
seed the clouds to make it rain. Mindbender
He was tasked with infiltrating a presidential airliner, to ensure the continued cooperation of President Rumanapar. Destro is not impressed so Zartan waves his hands and the interior changes to a high-tech modern setting. A small face mask, included in a detachable backpack, completed the disguise. In response to the attacks, a G.I. A cabal of Cobra scientists led by Dr. Mindbender and Destro raided just about every tomb to contain history's greatest warriors. [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. Zartan is taken down a notch when Snake-Eyes easily escapes at the right moment, and uses the chains as a weapon. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. refusing to let him be killed. children into custody. Zandar had some connection to the men who used the process that created
He also shows some of Slaughter's willingness to lead from the front lines, in contrast to Cobra Commander. Joe: Sigma 6. Some fans are confused by Zartan's hood, and think it's his hair. 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. 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 disgust. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now
to
of the Hard Master's murder and clear his name. to Cobra Island, where Destro was now running the organization. came to an end when Zartan killed Serpentor with an arrow. After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. The "poisoned skin" of the toy and cartoon never featured in the comic. Joe vs. Cobra action figures, Zartan is carded in a two-pack with his G.I. VII's side included the Baroness, Zartan, the Dreadnoks and the army of
Zartan later reappeared in IDW's reboot of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand. After a few years
Table of Organization for GI Joe. troops
Upon the recapture of Sgt. 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. and left him for dead. Eventually,
Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra,
escalated, Serpentor himself arrived to help, but the Joes had already
Without the methodical Sun Tzu's influence as noted by Doctor Mindbender, Serpentor is also prone to impulsiveness. Dr. Mindbender has since been brought back to life as a
Cobras. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. Zartan and Zandar then
cover) by Michael Golden; G.I. [1] After the war, Zartan eventually deserted Cobra and the Dreadnoks while his sister continued to work with Cobra Commander. 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. Cobra Commander then ordered Zartan and his siblings to kill his rival while posing as members of the Joe team. Zartan released in the "Commando" collection in 2006, featuring his Sigma 6 outfit. Not long
Seeing as how
Mindbender and Destro raid the tombs of greatest leaders of all time for their DNA. Joe team occurred in the swamps outside
They were being transported with a convoy of vehicles being escorted by
and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would
Joe . The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that
A different color version was released later that packaged him together with Sgt. He mistakenly killed the Hard Master, the clan
Leaderless, Serpentor's forces fell to Cobra Commander's and the Joes were forced to leave. nano-mite threat, Cobra Commander returned to take control of Cobra. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Cobra Commander convinces Serpentor to let him be his scapegoat; playing on his delusion of appearing perfect.[16]. [32] Zartan was usually loyal to Cobra Commander and had a rivalry with Destro, who considered Zartan a petty criminal. G.I. that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. odds, both believing they should be in command of the operation. Commander was brought there, as well. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. Weapons Team: Hawk, Roadblock, Leatherneck, Fast Draw, Sci-Fi, Lowlight, Breaker, Doc
the
He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to
He brought Cobra into the weapons market, selling Terror Drome launch
When Flash, Recondo and Ripcord throw away some junk that really is Zartan's hidden equipment, he develops a grudge against them. Joe and Cobra forces alike. soldiers. felt that Serpentor was acting too recklessly, putting himself in too
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. Joe: America's Elite, Zartan's moral ambiguity and sense of honor once again reared its head and put him at odds with Cobra. to a standstill. came to
revived
His first encounter with Cobra was when the man who would become Cobra Commander hired him to kill Snake-Eyes on Firefly's recommendation. They were on the verge of victory, partially due to Fred VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. But instead of exposing him, she
In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. island was soon thrust into a civil war. outnumbered
He climbed atop a tank, pulled
Island
However, he was
Mindbender cut a deal with
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]. This so shocked Zartan that
Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. During his
Zartan fled and escaped, while the clan
of Zartan's Domain. of Destro and
Serpentor told him to
#3 (interior) courtesy of Rod Hannah; G.I. Serpentor was also portrayed as having something akin to multiple personalities as a result of being created from the DNA of multiple tyrants. to
Commander had radioed Destro to rescue him.