G.I.Joe 

Hero in Hand: The Legacy of Joe Colton and the Birth of G.I. Joe

In the realm of action figures and military heroes, few names are as iconic or have as rich a history as G.I. Joe. This narrative not only explores the evolution of a toy line but also delves into the fictional lore of its original character, Joe Colton, known to many as the first G.I. Joe. This tale weaves through the corridors of time, from the mid-20th century to the present, chronicling the birth of an idea that would captivate millions and create a legacy that endures. The story begins in…

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G.I.Joe 

“G.I. Joe Guru Larry Hama’s Top 10 Heroes and Hated 5: A Revealing Journey into the Legendary Creator’s Favorites and Flops”

Legendary G.I. Joe creator Larry Hama, often hailed as the godfather of the franchise, recently shared his insights on the characters he cherishes and those he’s not particularly fond of. As the saga of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero continues under Hama’s guidance, it’s evident that his deep connection to the series spans over four decades, from its Marvel Comics origins in the 1980s to its current iteration at Skybound Entertainment. With an extensive portfolio boasting over 300 issues, Hama’s intimate understanding of the G.I. Joe characters is unparalleled.…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – G.I.Joe Comic Issue #64 Reviewed!

On this week’s episode of  Half The Battle, I review G.I. Joe Comic book issue #64? Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation or join in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

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'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe 

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL COMICS ISSUE #75 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 74 showed the Cobra Civil War in full swing!! And indeed the shooting has begun. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 74 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue We begin Issue 75 with a splash title page and a lot of exposition. There is a note from Duke in the upper right to bring readers up to speed. The picture shows Hawk entangled with the Dreadnoks on the Thunder Machine. The…

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Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – G.I.JOE MARVEL COMICS ISSUE #62 REVIEW!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at the vintage G.I.Joe Marvel Comics issue #62! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – G.I.Joe Special Missions Issue #6 Reviewed!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at the vintage G.I.Joe Special Missions Issue #6! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Arashikage Masters’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m looking at two important characters in the G.I.Joe Universe, one who has a figure and one who does not and I wonder why. The Hard Master teaches hard, he yells, he makes you feel your mistakes, he teaches a hard lesson. The Soft Master is soft spoken, he makes you think about your mistakes, he too teaches a hard lesson in a soft manner. I hope both of these characters remain a part of the upcoming Snake Eyes movie. I love that they put…

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Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE DISCUSSES G.I.Joe Marvel Comics #60!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at G.I.Joe Marvel Comics Issue #60, ‘Cross Purposes’! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE DISCUSSES ‘Six Times Larry Hama Dunked on Hasbro’!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at six times that Larry Hama took the opportunity to Dunk on Hasbro! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe 

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL COMICS ISSUE #74 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 73 showed the Star Viper return with the very expensive piece of technology. However the divide between Serpentor and “Acting” Cobra Commander Fred VII has led us to the upcoming story arc…the Cobra Civil War!! And indeed the shooting has begun. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 73 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins with Lt. Falcon (I’m just going to call him Falcon) leading a small recon…

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G.I.Joe 

Which G.I.Joe ‘Pet Teammate’ is your Favorite? Story by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I.Joe Spirit’s pet teammate ‘Freedom’. G.I.Joe was great at incorporating pets into the toy line. Polly is the most famous do to the fact he could talk, so he naturally had a personality that was easy to recognize. Other animals like Order and Junkyard were faithful companions and had solid rolls in the cartoon. Other characters had animals that really only accompanied the action figure such as Croc Master’s crocodile and Voltar’s condor. One of the very first used…

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Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE DISCUSSES G.I.Joe Marvel Comics Issue #59!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at the classic ‘G.I.Joe Comic Book issue #59! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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Half The Battle 

G.I.JOE HALF THE BATTLE REVIEWS ‘G.I.Joe Special Missions #5’!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle,we take a look at the classic ‘G.I.Joe Special Mission’s Comic Book issue titled, ‘Showdown’! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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