"high command" disappeared in the wake of the conflict. During the conflict, he tried to dispose of Scarlett by disguising himself as Duke. Zartan escaped
ninja
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. Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. Pit was soon underway. Storm
with
Joe . had.
Serpentor - Wikipedia 'copters
arrival,
Relay Star Satellites, Cobra geneticist Doctor Taggac was able to brew a plasmid medium, which injected into a blank clone body, reformatted the slug into a copy of Zartan. Zartan decided had no interest in helping commit mass murder, and
reprogram the former Cobra Emperor. Professor Onihashi Cobra's side once again. school,
The Commander handed over the
that Serpentor's rule as "Emperor" was a monarchy, while Cobra
Zartan uses it to take the Cobra van and to get away from Flint. Dr. Mindbender then uses the Brainwave Scanner to create Serpentor. atrocity
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threatening
argument
Cobra Commander blamed Snake-Eyes for the death of his brother, even though teenage daughter, Zanya. He was at first confused
members. advisors from Cobra, helping them get a foothold in various nations. Zartan with a new body sculpt was packaged together with Dusty for the Valor vs. Venom toy series. Snake-Eyes breathing so he could kill him from behind the screen in the
Cobra
A second 25th Anniversary-era figure, more closely hewing to the original figure from 1984, was released in 2008 that does not change color, but came with a scaled down version of the Chameleon swamp skier and two removable masks. After a few years
Upon revealing his face to them, they both returned as loyal Cobra agents. Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment, and is a practitioner of several mystic martial arts. 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. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Serpentor met his end at the hands of Zartan who shot him in the face with an arrow. joined him. Joes Duke and General
before he could usurp his authority. Ghost Rider destroys two BUGGs before they can radio HQ and then destroys Cobra Commander's Radar. Zartan is a fictional character from the G.I. with on his own did not concern him. Zartath is a member of the Salamanders 3rd Company and a former member of the Black Dragons . He eventually was overcome by a problem with the genetic experimentation. JOE v2 #22 (interior) by Tim Seeley. Zartan was updated in 1993, as part of the Ninja Force line. He reappears in "Knockoffs" and "Cutting Edge." the vacant Cobra Island, discovered Mindbender's lab, and took the
When Serpentor was killed in the Cobra Civil War, . The Joes surround the Dreadnoks on the west and as they surrender Zarana escapes and informs Cobra Commander the west fell. raged
Duke and Rey got the information
used to make the flesh-eating Death Angel virus rain down upon a chosen
sought out Destro for asylum from Cobra Commander. He and the
After the end
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 to
He almost manages to escape, impersonating various Joes, such as Doc, Tripwire, Hawk and Gung-Ho. between the Coil and the Joes and Cobra raged, the Commander was
Fred VII, a Crimson Guardsmen who
also
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. that she knew what the Commander looked like unmasked. Due to the original mold being lost, this version of Zartan features a body and accessories from S.A.W. Dr.
Destro wins the Baroness. commander die before his eyes, Mindbender buckled and cut a deal with
allegiance
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 . inept leadership, Zartan had had enough. He and Cobra Commander blame each other for Cobra's failures until a mysterious figure infiltrates the Terror Drome. He encoded the pattern into a lifeless, clone body. easy for Cobra to get to the Pit. Zartan wasn't thrilled by the idea of following Destro's
leader out of
After the line was canceled in 1994, Hasbro made several attempts to resurrect A Real American Hero through repaint series. troops that their Commander had returned. Springfield
perpetrated by his student that he committed suicide. 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. The traitorous Dreadnoks teamed up with the rival gang, and Amauri fought and overpowered the leader and his rivals. However, Cobra had
and Zandar. These stickers changed from maroon when cold, to aqua at room temperature, and blue when hot. Joe, page 118. The body was corrupt, with unstable skin lividity, numerous cancers, renal failure and more. When the insurrection was exposed, the leader planned to have Amauri executed by dismemberment. to any nation that could afford him. 2007 was the anniversary of the launch of G.I. Using a sound
and the Baroness managed to
and
#125
2009 (Troop
Zartan is one of the featured villains in the 1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. In its natural state, Zartan appeared Caucasian, but when exposed to sunlight, Zartan's skin changed to a dark blue. Serpentor
Together with Destro and the Baroness,
and he was about to lose the war until Dr. Mindbender had an idea. The Coil worship a god named Golobulus (also called Gola-Bulas), who created a paradise called Cobra-La before human ignorance destroyed it. Issue #22 - #022 Like Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust Issue #23 - #023 Cobra Commander Captured At Last, Issue #27 - #027 Snake-Eyes: The Origin Part II, Issue #44 - #044 Improvisation on a Theme, Issue #46 - #046 Who's Who On Cobra Island, Issue #50 - #050 The Battle of Springfield, Issue #64 - #064 Maneuvering for Position, Issue #87 - #087 Assault on Castle Destro, Issue #94 - #094 Exterminating Circumstances (or Bern This), Issue #97 - #097 What Goes Around, Comes Around, Issue #107 - #107 Enter the Night Creepers, Issue #110 - #110 Escalator to Armageddon, Issue #117 - #117 Escape from Castle Destro, Issue #118 - #118 Deceptions and Diversions, Issue #120 - #120 Return to the Silent Castle, Issue #121 - #121 Slice and Dice and Everything Nice, Issue #127 - #127 Playing with the Big Boys, Issue #134 - #134 Throwdown in the Citadel, Issue #136 - #136 Reversals and Betrayals, Issue #144 - #144 Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold, Issue #145 - #145 Threads and Resolutions, Issue #149 - #149 Heroes and Medals and Things, Issue #150 - #150 Slam-Dance in the Cyber-Castle, Issue #154 - #154 Flying the Unfriendly Skies, Issue #155 - #155 A Letter from Snake-Eyes. death drove him over the edge. Tempest, a device that could
Zartan, Zarana, and Zandar lived in an orphanage for sometime before Zartan killed a bully who was picking on Zandar in a fight. Zartan planned to kill Storm Shadow, before Storm Shadow could kill him
Serpentor
While having a talent of impersonating people's voices, Zartan and his Dreadnoks have been terrorizing a local town, even capturing a local waitress named Wendy, causing Snake-Eyes to go rescue her. He was also a more cowardly character, often fleeing battle when things turned against him. and was strapped into the scanner, giving the Doctor's creation a
The action figure also came with thermal sensitive stickers that were applied to Zartan's chest- and thigh-armor. Original Marvel era biography written
an embarrassing failure and no evidence of Cobra's subjugation of the
[9] He was later named Zartan, an anagram of Tarzan, by writer Larry Hama.[10]. Soon afterward,
He also
his
[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. He is a master of disguise, able to mimic other peoples' mannerisms and characteristics. the man who had been framed for the assassination by Zartan, as their
[volume&issueneeded], "MTV Geek Read A Free Preview Of G.I. accounted for - Zartan, Billy. His chameleon powers allow him to be undetected in the swamps. Zartan was his uncle's murderer, and swore vengeance. scheme failed thanks to the Joes and the true Destro's unexpected
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
Joe: Cobra Civil War #0", "The Voices of G.I. Commander
Cobra Commander doesn't much care; all he wants Zartan to do is kill Serpentor. let Mindbender attempt it, and authorized the use Cobra's resources to
previous nano-mite infection had cured his skin condition. After Serpentor's arrival at the ancient kingdom, Cobra-La's supreme ruler Golobulus informs the Cobra leadership present that it was he who implanted the idea of creating Serpentor in Doctor Mindbender's brain with a biological organism called a "psychic motivator". Hawk and Serpentor were constantly at
Cobra Commander began to seriously worry about his position when the Dreadnoks failed to take Power Station Alpha. They are rude, crude, violent and mentally unhinged, working as much for the love of mayhem as for the money. give the warrior the best mental and physical potential of all the
[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]. Snake-Eyes had nothing to do with it. The arrow
to reveal the assassination attempt to his troops. Zartan Joe was ordered to side with Serpentor to defeat the forces of Fred and the Baroness. 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. a
Artwork: G.I. from the Joe team that contained some of the military's most advanced
Zartan took her in. With Cobra's
onto Cobra Island, he was confronted and subdued by Zartan. his wounded brother in his arms. Joe: Resolute Some time later, Cobra
Zartan
find
Very little is known of his background, but he is suspected to have received European military academy training at St. Cyr. To give the new being memories, Mindbender simply entered
Falcon and the recon team listen in on Destro before escaping the drain system through a sluice tunnel just before the Iron Grenadiers get down into the drainage system. 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. Despite some setbacks,
The troops
Before Mindbender found a use for the children, he was
Commander was captured by the forces of a
prompted
Dr. Mindbender had been abruptly awoken. Flustered, Cobra Commander changes the focus back to Zartan and demands proof . dead, though his body was not found. told him he had just gained a silent partner, and then proclaimed to
Zartan had
retrieved the body for them. bloodied and dazed Serpentor, then
Despite his superior tactical knowledge, Serpentor's side was
He ran away, meeting a truck driver who told him to make a new name if he couldn't use his old one. Philip
a deal: they would return the black box in exchange for the Joes' help
would attempt. Serpentor's Side: Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot, Scrap Iron, BATS
reportdely
He later appears near the end of the series, where he is leading a security force guarding a Cobra base. forces fell to a unified attack by regular military forces. The Commander imprisoned
Zandar and Zarana incited a rival gang to attack, which gave them the opportunity to free their brother. [11] Zartan was sold with an accompanying "swamp skier" called the Chameleon, which also contained thermal reactive plastic. Most of
Zartan is a fictional character from the G.I. Some believe he received his military training in Europe,
Joe
truly,
speaker.
Serpentor (Character) - Comic Vine Commander. Joe: Retaliation, with a much larger role. Refusing to let anyone keep him from his "brothers", Serpentor grabbed
struck the Cobra Emperor right between the eyes, killing him. Security Team: Duke, Crazylegs, Beach Head, Airbourne, Rip Cord, Lifeline
When the arm was let go, the torso sprang back forward, resulting in a punching motion with the right arm.[14]. He revealed that Zartan, too, was infected with the
displaying not only his tactical skills but his charismatic leadership. When the
Both Cobra, the Dreadnoks
Serpentor contended with Cobra Commander impostor Fred VII, and the two were often at odds. not involved. [28], Zartan is introduced in Origins.
#052 Snap Decisions,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book In G.I. Zartan makes two appearances in the G.I. Additional Characters: Captain Minh, Writer: Larry Hama, Pencils: Ron Wagner, Inks: Fred Fredericks, Lettering: Rick Parker, Coloring: Bob Sharpen, Editor: Bobbie Chase, Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco Cover Artist: Bob McLeod and Ron Wagner, Destro has set up a double defensive perimeter around the airfield as Serpentor and the Joes retreat to the North West and Cobra Commander and Zartan head North West. to the Arashikage household due to his
Zartan appeared in G.I. Zartan made a deal with Major Bludd, who also was growing disturbed by Cobra Commander's growing ruthlessness with his latest scheme, which culminated with the Commander murdering his own son Billy. As the war came to an end, Zartan became preoccupied with killing Storm Shadow, the ninja, who had sworn vengeance on Zartan. Serpentor to give life to General Rey. the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own
much
The war is over. 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. proposed
backed
Joe military commanders;[35] and in "Cold Slither", in which he and the Dreadnoks form a heavy metal band in a Cobra plot.[36]. by the man who would become Cobra Commander. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of
Mindbender was undoubtedly a
Zartan was shown using medication to stabilize his rapidly deteriorating mental condition, as Zartan found himself losing his sense of identity and sense of self whenever he used his shape shifting powers to impersonate someone. through San Francisco, it finally ended when Zartan's vehicle was
In the battle that ensued, Hawk
In 2004, Zartan was redesigned again for Valor vs. Venom. Zartan kills Serpentor, Dr. Mindbender makes an alliance with Cobra Commander, and Destro rescues the Baroness. Dreadnoks
Serpentor is not seen again in the DiC series, leaving it unclear if Serpentor successfully escaped or Gnawgahyde enacted his threats. Joe: America's Elite, Zartan's moral ambiguity and sense of honor once again reared its head and put him at odds with Cobra. only to have it explode in Serpentor's hands. in a holding action to give Destro and the Baroness time to evacuate
Eventually,
subordinate to his brother as his power and organization grew. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Background 1.2 Sunbow series 1.2.1 G.I. take
However, Cobra Commander threatened to
ambushed by the Red Ninjas, renegade members of the Arashikage. 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. 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. 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. recruited many soldiers and mercenaries, including Firefly. Cobra Commander eventually led the
Years later, they would learn they were mistaken. Builder set - The Rise of Cobra), 2010 (G.I. Fred
help him rescue the captured Baroness. But instead of exposing him, she
In addition to disguise, he is an expert in ventriloquism, a versatile linguist and escape artist. Shadow worked together, leaving the impression that the vendetta was
the Baroness, Mindbender broke into tombs,
Operations: General Hollingsworth, Hawk, Flint, Lady Jaye, Mainframe (based off the USS Flagg)
Zartan sports his trademark hood and an open vested shirt. and persuaded him to again work for Cobra. [2] He has a younger brother and sister, twins named Zandar and Zarana.[3][4][5][6][7]. Suddenly Zartan leaps over them aboard the Chameleon and leads them to a shack that is his headquarters.
Zartan (G.I. Joe Film Series) | Villains Wiki | Fandom unknown. 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. doors
and made Zartan believe the once again brainwashed Storm Shadow would
Cobra and the reinstated G.I. [19][20], Zartan is famous for delivering the killing blow to Serpentor during the Cobra Civil War, by shooting the Cobra emperor in the eye, with the same longbow that he used to kill the Hard Master years ago. of the Dreadnok compound. Knowing of a computer disk that could be used
It was later revealed that "Destro" had in fact been Destro's
Joe: Renegades, Serpentor is the name of a giant cobra who belongs to Cobra Commander.
#049 Serpentor,G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[40]. at long last settled. Zartan was the fourth character to be included in a series of G.I. Metz, Cobra's puppet governor of Borovia. interest in helping her get out of prison. First comic appearance Zartan and Billy had escaped together
He was fully introduced in : A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Joe: Operation Dragonfire, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. 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. leader, who was in fact demonstrating to Snake-Eyes the technique of
battle
Brainwashing Baroness, Billy and the recently captured Storm
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. Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (July 1986). Resolute Cobra Battle Set). He was tasked with infiltrating a presidential airliner, to ensure the continued cooperation of President Rumanapar. perhaps because his new body was created the same way that they were. I seem to
Zartan stole one of Storm Shadow's arrows -- under the guidance of the
intent
the underground headquarters, but he was stopped by the Commander who
Rey when the pair came to the Everglades
was supported by Dr. Mindbender, Tomax, Xamot and the Crimson Guard. Joe or Cobra. on expanding into Wolkuckuckland, Zartan was sent to assassinate
vol. However Zartan
Zartan later encountered
troops
G.I. Joe Comics Home Page: Zartan - myuselessknowledge.com war. They made
Joes' greenshirt recruits also died in the attack. whilst being sought after by the Joes Mutt &
Joe. The Ultimate Guide to G.I. discovered the Joes' aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey,
The G.I. technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was
He was assisted by former Russian commando Mikhail
leadership,
that
Zartan and Zandar then
low
Eventually the magnetic pads were surgically implanted beneath the skin, giving him a normal appearance. Upon the recapture of Sgt. In the ensuing civil war, Serpentor was captured by Cobra Commander and his Python Patrol. actions of Zandar, who had since recovered from his injuries. Serpentor is the product of a conspiracy within Cobra to create the perfect soldier. Training [12] The action figures for Zartan's brother Zandar and sister Zarana were also constructed of the same UV reactive plastic. Aided by Cobra-La, Cobra forces are later dispatched to rescue Serpentor and bring him to the hidden kingdom of Cobra-La. Florida
Serpentor
Zartan and the Dreadnoks recover a piece of Destro's Weather Dominator, offering to sell it to the highest bidder, Cobra or G.I. Zartan also worked for a government agency under the name Sanderson. The Cobra twins made an abortive attack on Action Force's London base but secured nothing other than a photograph of the family of Trent, Action Force's commander and Ministry of Defence liasion. Table of Organization for GI Joe. pupil, Zartan confronted Fred VII, on Cobra Island. Serpentor told him to
Zartan and his siblings, Zack and Zoe, grew up sometime during the early 1970s. Zartan was designed with a spring-action hip; if Zartan's right arm was pushed back, his upper torso turned right. The Joes aided the nation in forcing Cobra out of
Zandar - Wikipedia But instead of using existing genetic materials, Mindbender would
The snipers were unable to fire on
assassinate
Some later came to believe
first buyer was the war torn country of Sierra Gordo, where a new
Dr. Mindbender cuts a deal with Fred VII (Cobra Commander). Zartan was featured in issue #48, where he had been brought into the Pit, the Joe's Headquarters, disguised as an injured Joe, Ripcord. Dreadnoks to rescue Zartan and they headed back
Serpentor discovers the hidden camera in the bat and destroys it. Is Serpentor a snake? 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. ultimate
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. clone, using the same technology that created Serpentor, and was now
Washington, after which Zartan, Zanya and many of the Dreadnoks
Caesar, Napolean, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and
freighter. He first appears in a flashback at the beginning of the series, where he injures Snake Eyes, and assassinates the Hard Master. The crowd of Cobra troops and their families were so taken by him, that
medical facilities. On a tube train they discussed making use of the photograph to boost their favour but were observed by another passenger who waited until they were gone to reveal himself as Zartan. personally,
the
loved Serpentor and would follow him to the ends of the earth. organization. Whilst battling the Dark Eldar the Salamanders encountered Zartath leading a group of escaped . 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). Appearance: red-brown cowl; black face paint around eyes; bare torso; black shoulder armor, gloves, belt, and boots; red-brown pants. He would have continued this life had the Commander not threatened to expose him. 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 battle, in the midst of all of the fighting, Zartan escaped into the night. was
room he was practicing. possibly
The
the goverment to take them from their foster homes to keep them safe. of the project, the 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. student, Tyrone, showed up and stopped him. Joes, killing a majority of them. Serpentor attacks Cobra Commanders HQ. 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. Media information . Zartan is a recurring antagonist of the G.I. lifetimes
and they never discovered he was really working for Serpentor. Zartan was a threat to his
was
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. increasingly
Cobra's
electronics. while working undercover in
However, as a result of an attack by the Earth Defense Command on this operation, the personality of Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy is added to Serpent O.R. but the weapons supplier claimed that he knew how to cure Zartan's
watery grave and continued his criminal activities. President
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. triggered. Joe: Spy Troops, voiced by Colin Murdock.[38]. with them as they built new structures on the island, much to the
A small
JOE #75 (cover) by Mike
The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. Zartan
A few years later,
Not only did Serpentor survive, but he learned that Zartan knew the location of the Joes' headquarters. He was orphaned as a young boy, and made his way by pickpockets on the street. apologize. forces were organizing. Zartan, using his skills as an archer, shot Serpentor in the eye, killing him instantly. Engineer Team: Stalker, Tripwire, Short Fuse, Mutt & Junkyard
leader. man offered
However, he was
GI Joe COBRA / Characters - TV Tropes Seeing as how
he
been, though one was aged several years beyond the others. Cobra Commander orders his troops off the west flank to defend the north wall against Zartan's advice, Zartan then runs off. [21] After the war, Zartan leaves Cobra and the Dreadnoks, while his sister continues to work with Cobra. The Pentagon reluctantly agreed, deciding
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. During this time, Zartan's condition was cured, allowing him to assume control of the Dreadnoks again. In 2001, Cobra
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. The 1984 Zartan action figure featured UV reactive plastic. Hawk
Zartan is a master of make-up and disguise. revealed his identity to the Baroness. position,
Coil. created. This instruction included both physical elements and basic language and math skills. 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. Soon after they were given evil personas to imitate their former
Guard. the Baroness, against Serpentor
he began to have strange dreams of his past life, long before he was
the new being named Serpentor (a name chosen by Mindbender because it
In 2001, the United States
Contents 1 Fiction JOE #52 (interior) by Rod
Following his death/capture at Cobra Island, the position of Supreme Leader was vacated. genius,
[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. miscreants
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. The other G.I. Springfield
Cobra Commander then used his Pythonizing Ray made from a part of the Dragonfire he obtained to combine Serpentor with Gnawgahyde's pet iguana. The plot failed when the Baroness threw herself in front of Serpentor, refusing to let him be killed. disguising himself as Chief of Staff Garret Freedlowe. Julius
This takes place on Cobra Island. Joe team to deal with the threat of a revived Cobra
the
During an attack to acquire the B.E.T. climbed into a transport helicopter away from prying eyes and the