Storm Shadow
Creation & Design
Storm Shadow was created by writer Larry Hama and artist Herb Trimpe, designed as a foil to Snake Eyes, showcasing the duality of good and evil within the G.I. Joe universe.Early Years
Initially introduced as a villain working for Cobra, Storm Shadow's complex backstory involving his loyalty to the Arashikage Clan and his rivalry with Snake Eyes was gradually revealed.Character Development
Over the years, Storm Shadow has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a complex anti-hero, grappling with themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption.Cultural Reception
Storm Shadow has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and the moral ambiguity of his character.Character Details
Real Name:
Thomas Arashikage
Aliases:
Storm Shadow
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
G.I. Joe, Cobra, Arashikage Clan
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Ninjutsu, Stealth, Weapons Mastery
Equipment:
Katana, Shuriken, Smoke Bombs
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Storm Shadow, a former ally of Snake Eyes and the Young Master of the Arashikage Clan
Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue
1st appearance of Storm Shadow, a former ally of Snake Eyes and the Young Master of the Arashikage Clan
Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #24
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Zartan
1st appearance of Firefly
1st appearance of Wild Weasel
1st cover appearance of Storm Shadow
1st cameo appearance of Zartan
1st appearance of Firefly
1st appearance of Wild Weasel
1st cover appearance of Storm Shadow
Action Force #12
Marvel UK
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1987
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Snake Eyes
Origin of Storm Shadow
Partial reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26
Origin of Snake Eyes
Origin of Storm Shadow
Partial reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26
Action Force #38
Marvel UK
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1987
•
Vol. 1
'Truth' is an original story that serves as an epilogue to G.I. Joe #21 'Silent Issue' , written by John Tomlinson ,that ties the story into Action Force continuity
Reprint of 10 pages from G.I. Joe #21 'Silent Issue'
'Truth' is an original story that serves as an epilogue to G.I. Joe #21 'Silent Issue' , written by John Tomlinson ,that ties the story into Action Force continuity
Reprint of 10 pages from G.I. Joe #21 'Silent Issue'
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #85
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Storm Shadow's 'Silent Issue' similar to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #21 featuring Snake-Eyes
Storm Shadow's 'Silent Issue' similar to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #21 featuring Snake-Eyes
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
'Renegar' edition named after Mike Renegar who was the VP and Licensing Director of Palisades Toys
Non-foil edition estimated print run of 2,500 copies
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
'Renegar' edition named after Mike Renegar who was the VP and Licensing Director of Palisades Toys
Non-foil edition estimated print run of 2,500 copies
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
'Renegar' edition named after Mike Renegar who was the VP and Licensing Director of Palisades Toys
Silver foil title text estimated print run of 500 copies
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
'Renegar' edition named after Mike Renegar who was the VP and Licensing Director of Palisades Toys
Silver foil title text estimated print run of 500 copies
G.I. Joe Master and Apprentice 2 #1
Devil's Due Publishing
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2005
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Junko Akita, apprentice and lover to Storm Shadow
Red foil, Previews exclusive
Variant cover art by Robert Atkins
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #224
IDW
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2016
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,468
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Complete Silence #1
IDW
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2020
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 'Silent Interlude' and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21B 'A Silence Between Borders' - two issues with no dialogue
Reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 'Silent Interlude' and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21B 'A Silence Between Borders' - two issues with no dialogue
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Complete Silence #1
IDW
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Variant cover art by John Giang
Variant cover art by John Royle
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