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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
First Appearance:
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
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:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
 
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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
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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 ⋅ 1987
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Action Force #12
 
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Origin of Snake Eyes

Origin of Storm Shadow

Partial reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26

Action Force #38
Marvel UK ⋅ 1987
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Action Force #38
 
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'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
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #85
 
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Storm Shadow's 'Silent Issue' similar to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #21 featuring Snake-Eyes

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2003
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
 
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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

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
Foil ⋅ Image ⋅ 2003
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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 ⋅ 2005
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1st appearance of Junko Akita, apprentice and lover to Storm Shadow

G.I. Joe: Storm Shadow #1
Foil ⋅ Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2007
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Red foil, Previews exclusive

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #217
Action Figure ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Robert Atkins

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #224
IDW ⋅ 2016
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Copies ordered by retailers: 7,468

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Complete Silence #1
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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
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1
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Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2
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Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2
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Variant cover art by John Giang

Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2
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Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #282
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021
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Variant cover art by John Royle

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