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Serpentorslair Staff · May 2, 2025

G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise

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Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…

The History of G.I. Joe’s Zartan: A Master of Deception and Controversy

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffCobra deception expert, Cobra master of disguise, Cobra villains, Dreadnok leader, G.I. Joe collectible figures, G.I. Joe comics Zartan, G.I. Joe Dreadnoks, G.I. Joe franchise characters, G.I. Joe history, Larry Hama G.I. Joe, Sunbow animated series Zartan, Zartan 1984 figure, Zartan action figure, Zartan backstory, Zartan color-changing figure, Zartan controversy, Zartan file card controversy, Zartan G.I. Joe, Zartan legacy, Zartan mental illness reference0 comment

Zartan, one of the most iconic characters in the G.I. Joe universe, is a figure cloaked in mystery, danger, and intrigue. First introduced in 1984, Zartan quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his unique abilities, striking design, and compelling backstory. However, his character wasn’t without controversy—his original file card raised eyebrows and sparked debates among fans and critics alike. The Origins of Zartan Zartan debuted as the leader of the Dreadnoks, a biker gang with a penchant for destruction, and served as a master of disguise for Cobra, the…