The Machinations of the Baroness: Cobra’s Femme Fatale as the True Power Behind the Throne
In the world of G.I. Joe, few characters are as iconic and cunning as the Baroness. Introduced as Cobra’s intelligence officer, she stands as the quintessential femme fatale—slithering through the ranks of Cobra’s leadership with an agenda all her own. The 1980s G.I. Joe cartoon series, the filecards, and the Marvel comics portray her as the ‘fly in the ointment,’ constantly playing Cobra Commander and Destro against each other, manipulating their ambitions to suit her own needs. She emerges as the true power broker in Cobra, often preventing both leaders…
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