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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #16 REVIEWED!

BackgroundA lot of stuff has gone down in the last few issues. I’d read up on them or check out my previous reviews before proceeding. But to each their own!   On to the issue. The issue begins with a training exercise in which the Joes are attacking simulated Cobra vehicles and emplacements. In looking back on this issue, there a number of questions I have that are left unanswered. Rock ‘N Roll is firing a gatling gun on the RAM motorcycle while driving next to the MOBAT firing both…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #15 REVIEWED!

Background First of all, for those not familiar with the term “Red-Eye” in this usage. Back in the day, airlines would refer to flights as a “Red-Eye” if they were scheduled to arrive very late, or the flight would entail flying all through the night. Being a passenger on such a flight would likely result in sleep deprivation, and therefore, red eyes. Hence, the term. This is a continuation of a story arc that began in Issue 12. Snake-Eyes, the Eskimo Kwinn, and the evil Cobra scientist Dr. Venom had…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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,…

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

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…

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

  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…

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

  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,…

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G.I.Joe SDCC 2017 Exclusive Revealed!

  Hearkening back to the original Cobra Playset from 1982, Hasbro is re-releasing the Cobra Missile Command Headquarters along with the famed, ‘Mickey Mouse‘ emblem Cobra Commander figure and two Cobra Soldiers as the G.I.Joe 2017 SDCC exclusive. If you are stoked about this offering let us know. Make the JUMP to the forum and sound off with your opinions!

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G.I.Joe: Half The Battle Featuring ‘Hologram Cobra Commander’!

This week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe: Half The Battle, we take a look at the Hologram Cobra Commander action figure. The idea for the figure came from a panel from the original G.I.Joe Comic Book series, but was the figure a good idea? Check out this week’s episode in the player below and then let us know what you think AFTER THE JUMP!               

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