Category: ‘NOW YOU KNOW’ With Yorktownjoe

Serpentorslair Staff · December 17, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #14 REVIEWED!

December 17, 2017June 27, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, Cobra Commander, Destro, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background This is a continuation of a story arc, specifically carrying over from Issue 12, Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes, and Issue 13, Last Plane From Rio Lindo. If you haven’t read those issues, or my reviews of the issues, I highly suggest you start there before proceeding here. But to each their own! But if you can’t be bothered, read on. Snake-Eyes, the Eskimo Kwinn, and the evil Cobra scientist Dr. Venom walk into a bunker, and, stop me if you’ve heard this one before…Actually a quick recap if you…

Serpentorslair Staff · December 10, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #13 REVIEWED!

December 10, 2017June 26, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Now You Know, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background This is a continuation of a story arc, specifically carrying over from Issue 12, Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes. If you haven’t read the issue, or my review of the issue, I highly suggest you start there before proceeding here. But to each their own! On to the issue. The issue begins where issue 12 left off with the aftermath of the Baroness and Scar-Face bombing the little island and bunker into oblivion. This is important because 3 fairly important characters were still on the island at the time:• The…

Serpentorslair Staff · December 2, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #12 REVIEWED!

December 2, 2017June 25, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Issue 12 Three Strikes For Snake-Eyes Background It is ironic, that such an iconic character was named after a losing roll of the dice. (When you shake two dice and both are 1’s, it is referred to as “snake-eyes.” Evidently low number loses, and it can’t get lower than two 1’s.) I know, it is probably a reference to his keen eyesight and lightning reflexes, but the guy has nearly the worst luck possibly imagined:• His squad is nearly wiped out in Vietnam, and he is badly injured on the…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 15, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #11 REVIEWED!

November 15, 2017June 24, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, Comic Books, G.I.Joe, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background This issue marked an introduction to a new wave of Joe’s, Cobras and vehicles for both. The story stands by itself for the most part, but it foreshadows some intrigue for future stories. And it introduces us to characters and vehicles that Hasbro was getting ready to sell us as toys. The original 3.75” rendition of G.I. Joe arrived in 1982. The first wave is commonly referred to as the originals, or the straight-arms. In early 1983, Hasbro released the same figures with “Swivel-arm battle grip.” This innovation of…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 5, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #10 REVIEWED!

November 5, 2017June 23, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Issue 10 “A Nice Little Town Like Ours” Background This issue sets the foundation for a significant insight into the background of the Cobra organization. Larry Hama is back writing and he introduces a few key points and characters. The issue contains Joes getting captured, brainwashing through hallucinogenic drugs, a Nice Little Town of Springfield, and help from an unlikely fellow prisoner: a little boy named Billy. On to the issue. A three pronged assault on a Cobra facility in Manhattan goes terribly wrong as the roof team of Scarlett,…

Serpentorslair Staff · October 29, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #9 REVIEWED!

October 29, 2017June 21, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

The Diplomat Background This issue is another stand-alone issue. Steven Grant is credited with the script for this issue. Larry Hama’s name is not attached in the credits. The issue contains plot twists, a diplomat unwillingly under Joe team protection, multiple assassination attempts, car chases, helicopter chases, Cobra Frogmen, and a Hologram (Holographic?) Cobra Commander. On to the issue. We are hopped right into the action. Stalker and Breaker are bursting into a Cobra safe-house where a Cobra is trying to monitor activities outside and delete all the files they…

Serpentorslair Staff · October 21, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #8 REVIEWED!

October 21, 2017June 20, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, Comic Books, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Code Name: Sea-Strike! Background This issue diverges from the developing plot line and is a stand-alone issue. Herb Trimpe, long time Joe artist is credited with the script for this issue. Larry Hama’s name is not attached in the credits. The issue contains plot twists, secret underwater bases, outer space adventures, some vehicles we never saw as toys, along with a few near death experiences for some key members of the cast. On to the issue. As teased above, the story opens with some Latitude and Longitude coordinates. I actually…

Serpentorslair Staff · October 11, 2017

Now You Know with YorktownJoe – G.I.Joe Marvel Issue 7 Reviewed!

October 11, 2017June 19, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

In our last issue, Cobra had played the Joe team against their Russian special forces counterparts. While the Oktober Guard and Joes were entangled, Cobra forces set up an ambush and captured them. Near the very end, Cobra Commander instructed a trooper to line them along the ravine. And shoot them! Again, this is a heavy, somber topic for a comic book. Following in a long line of evil masterminds who can’t be bothered by the trivialities of taking two minutes to eliminate the only threat to their plans, Cobra…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 30, 2017

Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I.Joe Marvel Comics Issue #6 Reviewed!

September 30, 2017June 18, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

BackgroundThis issue of G.I.Joe is a direct echo of the Cold War 1980’s. It surrounds a mission to recover a downed experimental Russian flying vehicle in the Hindu Kush Mountains in Afghanistan. For those a bit fuzzy on their 1980’s history, Russia and other communist countries were conglomerated together as part of something called the “Soviet Union.” Afghanistan is one of the “Stan’s” that was not part of this union. Afghanistan bordered Russia. Border and other disputes resulted in Russian entanglements in Afghanistan. Normally, a world super-power like Russia would trample…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 23, 2017

Now You Know with YorktownJoe – G.I.Joe Marvel Comic Issue 5 Reviewed!

September 23, 2017June 17, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Half The Battle, Larry Hama0 comment

This issue was a stand-alone issue that primarily hyped the G.I. Joe battle tank the M.O.B.A.T. (Motorized Battle Attack Tank). At the time, there was a strong symbiotic relationship between Hasbro (selling action figures, vehicles, and playsets) and Marvel, promoting toys sales, while advancing an ongoing story theme and developing characters. Larry Hama wrote the comics as well as the file-cards on the back of the action figure packaging for Hasbro. Sunbow’s after school cartoons completed the trifecta promoting the toys and the story. Although Larry Hama created the characters,…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 16, 2017

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL COMICS ISSUE #4 REVIEWED!

September 16, 2017June 16, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hawk, Larry Hama, Marvel, Snake Eyes0 comment

Issue 4: Operation: Wingfield This issue has a really nice cover that has nothing to do with the comic. This is not a bad thing, but the cover shows many Joes running straight forward in a V formation, charging in to save the day. And that is symbolic of what they do in this issue. That and prevent the beginning of World War III. More on that in a bit. The issue begins with the sunglass wearing visage of a man sporting a handle-bar mustache that would make 80’s Milwaukee…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 9, 2017

Now You Know with YorktownJoe – G.I.Joe Marvel Comics Issue #3 Reviewed!

September 9, 2017June 15, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I.Joe Comics, Hawk, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Scarlett, Snake Eyes1 Comment

Issue 3 Review – The Trojan Gambit The 3rd issue of the original Marvel series features an updated parable of the Trojan Horse, this time with a giant Cobra battle robot. This is an interesting stand-alone issue that builds more character development and allows the reader more access into The PIT, the secret Joe base hidden underground beneath Fort Wadsworth, the fictional Chaplain’s Assistant Motor Pool post. G.I.Joe 3 Trojan Gambit – (2)Title Page The story again implies that a battle has just transpired, and the Joes are cleaning…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 2, 2017

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe – Featuring G.I.Joe Marvel Comic Issue #2!

September 2, 2017June 14, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel, Now You Know With Yorktownjoe, Snake Eyes0 comment

Issue 2: Panic at the North Pole “Back in the day,” I originally enjoyed the Sunbow cartoon and began contemplating which would be the best figures and vehicles to work toward with limited resources. I earned chore money of 25 or 50 cents at a time (or maybe at a month). So it took a while to make the 2 to 3 bucks needed for a figure. I didn’t really collect comics at the time, but stumbled upon Issue #15 at a corner store in the middle of nowhere Michigan,…

Serpentorslair Staff · August 26, 2017

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe – Featuring ‘G.I.Joe Issue #1’!

August 26, 2017June 10, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Now You Know With Yorktownjoe, Snake Eyes0 comment

Story by YorktownJoeOperation: Lady Doomsday! Dr. Adele Burkhart is a renowned scientist travelling by train to blow the whistle on government agencies who are using her research for a “Doomsday Device.” How a scientist could work on a project and not understand how the research could be used in a military application is something we will set aside for the time being. Other interesting things in this issue include how a train ride would be a venue for a press conference about secret defense contractor applications is very imaginative!Alas,…