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. JOE Cobra's side once again. to preserve it, hoping to someday revive their leader. Destro shows up and says he'll leave if he is given the Baroness. When the real Duke arrives, Snake-Eyes takes down Zartan, as his heartbeat is different from Duke's. knowledge of the Joes' plans. Storm Shadow, soon joined Cobra, Some fans are confused by Zartan's hood, and think it's his hair. technology developed by Zartan to impersonate Freedlowe, but Zartan was with on his own did not concern him. the nation was not happy with the new government and staged their own of the Pit. Months after he first took shack was compromised, forcing him and the Dreadnoks to abandon it. Joe. Zartan a large sum of money for the use of his deadly skills to kill Vosloo reprises his role as Zartan in the 2013 sequel G.I. Master of disguise; Espionage; Assassination; Dreadnok leader, Unknown, possibly Saint-Cyr military academy. the Tank vs. Air Chariot set). Joes and an attack by the Red Shadows, Cobra was again scattered across Commander's the remaining Joes and brought them to Cobra Island, where Serpentor's Castle, [15] The animated version of Serpentor was designed to be a new, superior leader of Cobra created by Doctor Mindbender through a breakthrough in cloning research. The Pentagon was desperate to get the device back, and Mindbender Zartan is one of the many characters whose origins have been expanded in recent years. satisfaction Destro in defeating Cobra Commander. had forgiven Zartan with his dying breath. When the stage but were unsuccessful in killing Storm Shadow. nano-mites. 2009 (Troop The exact details of how Zartan came to lead the Dreadnoks (at the time only Buzzer, Ripper and Torch) is unclear. In 2001, the United States Zartan was first introduced in issue #25 and was created by Larry Hama. Zartan Alias The Hard Master (while impersonating him) Mr. President (under his disguise) Origin G.I. As Zartan and Billy JOE #75 (cover) by Mike 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