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Creation & Design

The Cobra Team was created as the primary antagonists in the G.I. Joe franchise, designed to represent a global terrorist organization.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the early 1980s, the Cobra Team quickly became a staple of the G.I. Joe series, often clashing with the G.I. Joe team in various missions.

Character Development

Over the years, the Cobra Team has evolved from a simple villainous organization to a complex entity with various leaders, factions, and motivations.

Cultural Reception

The Cobra Team has been well-received as iconic villains in the G.I. Joe franchise, often praised for their depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #30
Aliases:
Cobra, Cobra Commanders
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Cobra Organization
Abilities:
Tactical Warfare, Espionage, Advanced Technology
Equipment:
Cobra Vehicles, Weapons, Battle Gear
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #30
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #30
 
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1st appearance of a H.I.S.S. [High Speed Sentry] driver though they are operating helicopters in this issue

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #43
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #43
 
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1st appearance of Scrap-Iron, an anti-armor specialist (Cobra)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #109
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #109
 
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1st appearance of Countdown, an astronaut

1st appearance of a S.A.W.-Viper, heavy machine gunner

Death of Doc, Heavy Metal, Thunder and Crankcase, killed by a S.A.W. Viper

Death of Breaker, Crazylegs, and Quick Kick killed by an exploding Cobra Rage vehicle

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #123
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #123
 
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1st appearance of Cesspool, an eco-terrorist working for Cobra

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