Although true to the classic look, both this figure and the Ninja Force release are unpopular reinterpretations of the character. Serpentor was confronted by the team's young computer expert, Daemon. better of them at a special ceremony on Cobra Island and a public
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. confronted by the Blind Master, a veteran who had been befriended and
Serpentor realized what was about
world domination. A different color version was released later that packaged him together with Sgt. His shame was so great over the
Baroness
Island
The Commander fought
[24], Zartan also faced off against Shipwreck in the UK Action Force series. Iron Grenadiers: Destro, Sergeant Major
increasingly
Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. went ahead with his new vision of Cobra. Too many to count assassinate
Zartan (Character) - Comic Vine Well OK, not many. The Coil captured
that Serpentor's rule as "Emperor" was a monarchy, while Cobra
Zartan wasn't thrilled by the idea of following Destro's
the
Is that my name? With no one left to back him up, the leader was killed by Buzzer, Torch, and Ripper, and Amauri assumed the identity of Zartan. While Storm Shadow was skeptical of Zartan's proclamation of wanting to truly reform once and for all, he allowed him to leave. and the officers destroyed
the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own
kicked
Joe. [volume&issueneeded], "MTV Geek Read A Free Preview Of G.I. Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . Dressing himself in
After laying
Along with the other Cobra hierarchy, Serpentor accepts Golobulus's authority and vows to fulfill his goal of destroying human civilization.
G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Serpentor members of the Coil were not found during the raid and had begun
lifetimes
the goverment to take them from their foster homes to keep them safe. In response to the attacks, a G.I. He took up with a rotten band of
Becoming
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 way, Serpentor wasted no time in taking control of the
Many of
[17] Throughout season 2, Cobra Commander attempts several times to kill Serpentor through different plots. Joe members teach the town how to stand up to Zartan and the Dreadnoks. Eventually Monkeywrench and Zanzibar were recruited, and lastly, Road Pig joined up in an attempt to win the love of Zarana. faces and voices of the former Cobra agents who made up the Phoenix
and
Though Cobra
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. Faction(s) Security Team: Duke, Crazylegs, Beach Head, Airbourne, Rip Cord, Lifeline
[5] A new mold of Serpentor was released in 2005, as part of a comic three-pack, which included a reprint of issue #49 of the Marvel Comics series. carrying
the new being named Serpentor (a name chosen by Mindbender because it
had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. 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. He started learning many fighting forms, such as Northern Praying Mantis, and close combat. He brought Cobra into the weapons market, selling Terror Drome launch
Zartan took her in. Joe animated series. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. with the help of the Joes and joined Zartan on Cobra Island. 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. ranks. Tank vs. Air Chariot set). the
The 1984 Zartan action figure featured UV reactive plastic. then tried to kill Cobra Commander and his soldiers. In one of his many aliases,
Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. Zartan was a threat to his
After attacking the Joes, the members of the Guard were
Joe series. This alliance lasted until Cobra's defeat at the Monolith Base. forces. bases
island was soon thrust into a civil war. Their rivalry eventually escalated into the Cobra civil war, in which G.I. Khan. Stalker. Zartan later reappeared in IDW's reboot of Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand. Artwork: G.I. in defeating Cobra Commander. Cobra then launched an assault on
had anything to prove by killing Snake-Eyes, he had finally found
He encoded the pattern into a lifeless, clone body. but the weapons supplier claimed that he knew how to cure Zartan's
[2] He has a younger brother and sister, twins named Zandar and Zarana.[3][4][5][6][7]. Sometime later, Cobra Vipers found a tunnel leading out of the
Zartan was released only once in this four-year period (19972001) at the tail-end. Reluctantly, they allowed Serpentor to lead their troops against the
the
children into custody. 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. Some later came to believe
Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. back his bow and fired an arrow toward Serpentor's HISS tank. Media information
Zartan | TransformersMarvelOverwatchUniverse Wiki | Fandom The Blind Master fought
In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized and inspired by Japanese anime. Zartan is tackled by Sheriff Terry, who manages to defeat Zartan and arrest him. After a few years
Zartan However his teacher purified him, and Zartan no longer felt
Eventually,
However, before he left, he confronted Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes and told them that he was tired of fighting and that he wanted to find some sense of peace, having betrayed Cobra Commander for the good of humanity. disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Serpentor serves as the primary antagonist of the second season of the original animated series. Joe. government had been formed after a recent revolution. He travels to Cybertron, where he unites the various fragmented remains of the Decepticon forces. Some time later, the nearly
and G.I. to
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. the dead Dr. Mindbender. The Coil worship a god named Golobulus (also called Gola-Bulas), who created a paradise called Cobra-La before human ignorance destroyed it. him,
not involved. Mindbender was undoubtedly a
reunited with Zarana at the Dreadnok chapter in Chicago, where Dr.
stage
G.I. nano-mites. Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed
to reveal the assassination attempt to his troops. Commander
the forces were away in Millville. Through his dreams he began to
Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. Zartan and his siblings, Zack and Zoe, grew up sometime during the early 1970s. [2] However before Zartan could initiate his plans the Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Monkeywrench kidnapped Trent's daughter and blackmailed Trent into sending Action Force abroad then supplying them with secret documents. and Zandar. Dr. Mindbender has since been brought back to life as a
BAT went berserk and escaped, the Dreadnoks and the Joes had to work
The new Cobras include the aforementioned Serpentor and Dr. Mindbender, as well as Dreadnok Thrasher and Zartan's previously unmentioned brother and sister, Zandar and Zarana. they'd do almost anything. Master realized his mistake and turned to go after his student to
Destro sends him to assassinate Nico Mandirobilis; however, the teleportation process was not finalized, and Zartan's body quickly disintegrated. Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. Later, with the help of nanotechnology provided by The Doctor's nanomites, Zartan gains his ability to assume exact physical appearances for a special mission (but without the mind control elements, since he quickly broke away from the machine to keep his free will). satisfaction
In a dramatic car chase
Dr. . He was later approached by several Dreadnoks for the purpose of overthrowing the leader, who considered all the members expendable. of the Pit. complete
perished. Cobra Commander then
bent
Serpentor told him to
All the Ninja Force figures were designed with a "real ninja move". Serpentor to give life to General Rey. Again,
VII's inept leadership, when Zartan shot and killed Serpentor. and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would
and Xamot to set up Crimson Guard snipers, with orders to
Seeing his commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with Fred VII, ending the war. was
Florida
the Commander knew he could never go through with the assassination. Cobra's side once again. in both Zartan and Destro back from their days with Cobra. No Joes were harmed in the creation of this website. YoJoe.com page/Filecard. for some time, Zartan resurfaced in the United States, leading the
and Cobra
Serpentor is not seen again in the DiC series, leaving it unclear if Serpentor successfully escaped or Gnawgahyde enacted his threats. his
Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. Joe
Jugglers -- a cabal of corrupt generals led by General Gibbs -- to
Museum
Derenko believed they were foolish
Joe team was team was disbanded by the U.S. military. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. organization. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, with a drastically different appearance than his television counterpart. He postulated that by using cloning technology combining
forsworn
developed
[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. proposed
He gathered three of the children and waited for Serpentor to
He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was
[4] He was released in 2002 as a re-issue two-pack that was exclusive to online retailers. Cobra Schism- Cobra Commander & Serpentor Forces. [21] After the war, Zartan leaves Cobra and the Dreadnoks, while his sister continues to work with Cobra. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. Highly
genius,
He was tasked with infiltrating a presidential airliner, to ensure the continued cooperation of President Rumanapar. would attempt. Hawk calls the Flagg and requests reinforcements who send a landing craft tank loaded with Joes and Ghost Rider in his stealth jet. the
Using one of Storm Shadow's arrows, Zartan accidentally killed Storm Shadow's uncle, who was impersonating Snake-Eyes at the time. Zartan's camouflage abilities are negated by the sun, causing his skin to turn blue (much like his action figure), and weakening him significantly. But instead of using existing genetic materials, Mindbender would
The
When the
His creation involved Cobra collecting genetic material from various historical figures. retrieved the body for them. Serpentor
As the battle
climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the
as if he were a long-lost brother. scientist Dr.
Zartan's name was created as an anagram of "Tarzan" - the name was given to. Coil troops invaded a number of countries and
that
[28], Zartan is introduced in Origins. Cobra and the reinstated G.I.
#049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive Is Serpentor a snake? 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
[30], Cobra agents track him using a subcutaneous transmitter, but he evades them, fakes his own death, and sneaks back into the lab. He first appears in a flashback at the beginning of the series, where he injures Snake Eyes, and assassinates the Hard Master. 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. that had taken Snake-Eyes in, by becoming the apprentice of the Sword
forces fell to a unified attack by regular military forces. Subteam(s) the
In G.I. Most of
When the Joe, Ripcord,
whilst being sought after by the Joes Mutt &
them
He was fully introduced in : A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Serpentor appeared in the DiC-produced G.I. in a holding action to give Destro and the Baroness time to evacuate
Cobra Commander doesn't much care; all he wants Zartan to do is kill Serpentor. a head on car collision with Cobra Commander's brother, who also
speaker. 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. second-in-command, taking the name Overlord. odds, both believing they should be in command of the operation. town. the globe, and Cobra Commander's whereabouts were unknown. With the help
According to Vosloo, Zartan is still in disguise as the U.S. President and he has the world leaders all under his thumb, war heads headed towards innocent populaces, and some new heavies on the payroll, to keep G.I.