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Creation & Design

G.I. Joe was created as a military-themed action figure by Hasbro in the early 1960s, evolving into a comic book character in the 1980s.

Early Years

The character was introduced in the comic series as a leader of the G.I. Joe Team, fighting against the terrorist organization Cobra.

Character Development

Over the years, G.I. Joe has evolved from a simple action figure into a complex character with rich backstory, moral dilemmas, and leadership challenges.

Cultural Reception

G.I. Joe has been widely received as an iconic figure in American pop culture, representing patriotism and heroism.

Character Details

Real Name:
Joseph Colton
First Appearance:
Showcase #53
Aliases:
G.I. Joe, Joe
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
G.I. Joe Team, U.S. Armed Forces
Abilities:
Military Tactics, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Expert Marksman
Equipment:
M16 Rifle, Combat Gear, Various Military Vehicles
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Showcase #53
DC ⋅ 1964
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Showcase #53
 
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G.I. Joe story

Showcase #54
DC ⋅ 1965
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Showcase #54
 
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G.I. Joe story

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #47
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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1st appearance of Beach-Head, a ranger

1st appearance of Wet -Suit, a SEAL

1st appearance of Eels

G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1
 
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First crossover series featuring G.I. Joe and Transformers

[June 2023 - crossover movie teased at the end of Transformers Rise of the Beasts / June 2024 - writer Derek Connolly (Jurassic World) will pen the script]

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59
 
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1st appearances of Jinx, a female ninja

1st appearance of Tunnel Rat, explosive ordnance disposal specialist

1st appearance of Outback, a survival specialist

1st appearance of Raptor, a falconer

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #152
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #152
 
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Scarce

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #153
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Scarce

G.I. Joe: America's Elite #25
Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2007
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G.I. Joe: America's Elite #25
 
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1st appearance of Cobra Mortal

1st appearance of Ghost Bear

1st cameo appearance of Nullifier, Pathfinder, Sea Slug, T.A.R.G.A.T, Astro Viper

25th Anniversary wraparound cover featuring every G.I. Joe character from comic books, action figures and cartoons

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236 characters are present on the cover including 4 animals

G.I. Joe Canadian Convention Edition
Independent ⋅ 2009
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G.I. Joe Canadian Convention Edition
 
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16-page exclusive, limited to 110 copies

7-page backstory related to the 2009 character and vehicle exclusives from the convention

8-page showcase of previous convention exclusives: Snowbank, Joe Canuck, Timbit, Cobra Frostback Trooper, Black Ice, Shiver, Chacal Noir and Back-Stop

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Classic G.I. Joe #15
TPB ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Classic G.I. Joe #15
 
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256-page, softcover trade paperback

Collects G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #146 through #155

The G.I. Joe series that Marvel began publishing in 1982 ended with issue #155 in 1994

Original cover price: $24.99

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #212
ECCC ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #212
 
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Emerald City Comic Con 2015 exclusive

Wraparound cover featuring every member of Cobra from comic books, action figures and cartoons

G.I. Joe America's Elite #25 variant cover features heroes of the franchise

Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Movie #1
IDW ⋅ 2017
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Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Movie #1
 
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One-shot story that imagines a world where a Transformers vs. G.I. Joe movie was made and the comic book adaptation that followed

G.I. Joe #1
IDW ⋅ 2019
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G.I. Joe #1
 
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1st appearance of Frontier

1st appearance of Tiger

1st appearance of Fadeaway

Preceded by a five-page promotional ashcan with the same cover

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301
Image ⋅ 2023
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301
 
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Image begins publishing G.I. Joe

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