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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #24 REVIEWED!

February 24, 2018July 7, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

Background Last issue Cobra Commander was captured after a series of car chases and international intrigue. Clutch, the Joe’s mechanic and VAMP Driver, as well as Roadblock, the heavy machine gunner capture the Commander. The Baroness, Major Bludd, and Storm Shadow got away in the remains of a parade float. There was also a tease last issue that the Joes might not be able to hold on to their new prisoner. On to the issue On the title page we see some parachutes dropped in a clearing in the…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #22 REVIEWED!

February 10, 2018July 5, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hawk, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background Major characters (and minor recurring characters) perished in Issue 19. Issue 20 was written by a completely different author and featured a stand-alone story. Issue 21 was the iconic Silent Interlude comic, whose story was told in pictures.This issue will bring us back to the main story plot-line. On to the issue. The cover shows Destro literally playing with toys!! He has a plane and he is strafing Joe figures. Okay, product placement is strong with this one. On the title page we see the Chaplain’s Assistants returning to Fort Wadsworth…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #20 REVIEWED!

January 28, 2018July 3, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffClutch, Cobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background In the previous issue, major and important side characters on both sides died. This issue does not address this in any way. It is as if this issue was not part of the main story line at all. More about that in a moment. Clutch was the first Joe I ever owned in the 3 ¾ line. I didn’t own this comic until much later, and was given a copy by a friend who had ruined his after reading it several times. (I might re-take some of the pictures…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle’s 200th Episode Featuring ‘Crystal Ball’!

January 23, 2018 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Cobra, Crystal Ball, G.I.Joe, Half The Battle, Hasbro0 comment

This week’s episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle marks our 200th episode. Join us as we take a look at the Cobra Character, ‘Crystal Ball‘! Check out this weeks episode below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation!

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

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

December 30, 2017June 29, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, Comic Books, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hawk, Marvel Comics0 comment

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…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

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…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

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…

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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…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

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,…

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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…

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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…

G.I.Joe: Half The Battle – Monster Month Continues with ‘Carcass’!

October 17, 2017 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Carcass, Cobra, G.I.Joe, Half The Battle, Hasbro0 comment

This week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe: Half The Battle, monster month continues as we take a look at another one of Cobra’s creations, ‘Carcass‘. Check out the episode in the player below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!

G.I.Joe: Half The Battle – Monster Month Continues with ‘LOBOTOMAXX’!

October 10, 2017 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Cobra, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Lobotomaxx2 Comments

Monster Month continues this week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe: Half The Battle! We take a look at one of the more interesting monsters in the G.I.Joe mythos, ‘Lobotomaxx‘! So check out this week’s episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

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…

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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,…