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Creation & Design

The Baroness was created by writer Larry Hama and artist Herb Trimpe as part of the G.I. Joe franchise, designed to be a strong female antagonist.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a high-ranking member of Cobra, the Baroness quickly became a fan-favorite character due to her complex personality and strong presence.

Character Development

Over the years, the Baroness has evolved from a mere villain to a complex character with her own motivations, often blurring the lines between hero and villain.

Cultural Reception

The Baroness has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her strong characterization and role as a female antagonist in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ana de Cobray
First Appearance:
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Aliases:
Baroness, Baroness Cobra
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Cobra, Cobra Command, G.I. Joe
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Master strategist, Skilled in espionage
Equipment:
Cobra uniform, Various weapons
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
 
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1st team appearance of G.I. Joe

1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)

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1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)

1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization

1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra

1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)

Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #149
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #149
 
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Cover appearance of Baroness

Cover art by Phil Gosier

G.I. Joe #2
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2009
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G.I. Joe #2
 
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

G.I. Joe #2
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2009
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G.I. Joe #2
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Adam Hughes

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #167
IDW ⋅ 2011
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #167
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 10,118

Danger Girl / G.I. Joe #3
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Danger Girl / G.I. Joe #3
 
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Variant sketch cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Cobra #19
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Cobra #19
 
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Variant cover art by Anthony Fuso

G.I. Joe #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2013
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G.I. Joe #1
 
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Variant cover art by Arthur Adams featuring the Baroness

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196
Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2013
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196
 
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Variant cover art by S.L. Gallant featuring Baroness, inspired by Bettie Page

2013 convention exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #204
Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #204
 
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Convention exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2014
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200
 
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Variant cover art by Jamie Tyndall featuring The Baroness

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #218
NYCC ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #218
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

New York Comic Con 2015 exclusive

G.I. Joe: Cobra World Order Prelude #1
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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G.I. Joe: Cobra World Order Prelude #1
 
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Variant cover art by Stephen Mooney

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #228
IDW ⋅ 2016
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #228
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,974

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #245
Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2017
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #245
 
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Variant cover art by Miguel Mercado featuring Baroness

Store exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #249
ECCC ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #249
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Natali Sanders, limited to 500 copies

Emerald City Comic Con exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #252
Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #252
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Warren Louw

Store exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #252
Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #252
 
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes limited to 500 copies

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #272
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #272
 
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Variant cover art by Kirill Repin featuring the Baroness

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #273
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #273
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #273
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #273
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #275
Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #275
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew featuring the Baroness

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #280
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #280
 
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Variant cover art by John Royle

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #295
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2022
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #295
 
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Variant cover art by John Royle

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