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

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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 #10 REVIEWED!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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G.I.Joe Fans Are Speaking Out About Aubrey Sitterson Tweet!

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Story by Skinny   Perhaps you do or do not know who Aubrey Sitterson is. He is the current writer for IDW’s G.I.JOE series. He wrote for the WWE and also wrote IDW’s hit crossover involving Street Fighter. A title I rather enjoyed. He has been writing and pushing the envelope and also some GIJOE Facebook group’s buttons. It is no accident that some themes have crept into the GIJOE title that are not usually present. Aubrey has been rubbing the people in the GIJOE Facebook group discussions the wrong…

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

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  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 Marvel Comic Issue #2!

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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,…

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Netho Diaz Tapped as New Regular Artist on G.I.JOE!

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Netho Diaz will be taking over pencils on the regular Larry Hama G.I. JOE ARAH title starting with issue 246! Here is the cover to issue 247 “Dawn of the Arashikage” For those who do not know, Dawn Moreno is a 16 year old Cobra Youth who was discovered by Cobra Commander after beating the entire Springfield High Lacrosse team. She soon wound up as Cobra Commander’s bodyguard and prevented Destro and the Baroness from killing him by stealing Zarana’s knife right off her hip. However soon after, The Baroness…

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

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  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: Half The Battle Featuring G.I.Joe Comic #47 ‘Sea Duel’!

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This week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe: Half The Battle we take a look at one of the more iconic issues of the classic Marvel G.I.Joe Comic book run. In this episode we delve into Cobra Island, the death of Storm Shadow and much more! Check out the episode in the player below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation!

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G.I.Joe IDW Brings in Queer Artist For Homoerotic Cover!

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In the latest news from the world of G.I.Joe, IDW Comics has brought in Queer Comic Book artist, Ed Luce, to produce a ‘Homoerotic’ variant cover an upcoming issue of the G.I.Joe Comic book series. This is a very sensitive topic indeed, but as a traditional fan of G.I.Joe, this kind of thing has no place in my world of G.I.Joe. I find it curious that while Hasbro has a ‘BIG PROBLEM’ with making a G.I.Joe Military movie, that they would sign off on something of this nature, which is clearly not ‘child friendly’. Do you share that opinion? Sound off with…

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Half The Battle: The G.I.Joe Video Review Show Featuring ‘G.I.Joe Comic #45’!

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  This week on an all new episode of ‘Half The Battle‘, we take a look at issue #45 of the classic G.I.Joe Comic book series. This issue titled, ‘In Search of Candy‘ brings us a look at one of the most popular characters in G.I.Joe Comics lore. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation!  

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