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G.I. Joe lists, humor and commentary based on the cartoon, action figures, comics and movies

That Time Zartan Dressed Up as Man-At-Arms and Kicked All the Asses

The promoters of RetroCon recently announced that Zack Hoffman would be a special guest at the 2014 version of their event.

The 10 Best G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Marvel Comic Book Covers

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

On the G.I. Joe episode of the UnderScoopFire Podcast, I asked our esteemed panel of Joe enthusiasts the following question: In your childhood, what brought G.I. Joe to life? The question was crafted as a means of identifying the role that the TV series, the toy line and the comic books played in cultivating their […]

The Wordburglar’s G.I.Joe-themed rap album will YOJOE all over your earholes

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Whether you’re a current fan of the G.I. Joe franchise, or if the sound of lasers and Lady Jaye’s voice take you back to a simpler time, The Wordburglar’s most recent album, Welcome To Cobra Island is a must listen.

Was ‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero’ Originally a Knockoff of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Cobra was HYDRA? What?!

Artist Tom Whalen Debuting Two Stunning New G.I. Joe Pieces at NYCC

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Tom is the subject of our Artist Spotlight in the upcoming issue #1 of Cool & Collected Magazine, but for now, NYCC goers can pick up his exclusive new GI Joe prints this week.

G.I. Joe’s Snake Eyes to throw out first pitch at Tuesday’s A’s-Blue Jays game

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

On Sunday, the G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie Twitter account (that’s still goin’) tweeted the pic below of Snake Eyes preparing to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the July 30 A’s – Blue Jays game in Oakland, CA.

Nerd Lunch Podcast – Vintage Hasbro G.I. Joe discussion

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

This episode follows the Nerd Lunch “Drill Down” format, and covers vintage Hasbro G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and playsets. Once we uncovered and exploited some of my more embarrassing pop culture blind spots, we talked a whole mess of G.I. Joe!

Kick Cobra’s tail in 4 easy steps with the G.I. Joe Hand-To-Hand Combat Manual

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Learn all of G.I. Joe’s most valuable moves with this Hand-To-Hand Combat Manual by Rob Osborne.

“Geek out” your fridge or office with these pop culture magnets (and donate to wounded veterans in the process)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

If you’re into 80s cereals, NES game covers, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, TMNT, and other vintage stuff (which I know you are), you’ll love Blue Crab Magnets.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Which G.I. Joe Character Would Be Your Best Friend?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

This infographic from Online Schools was created back in 2011. I missed it then, so I figured I’d share it in case any of my fellow Joe fans missed it as well. Apologies for the small and fuzzy print, the embed code from the original source isn’t working anymore, so this is the most I […]

Real-Life Alley Viper Will Blow Your Mind

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The Alley Viper you see above is just one of many G.I. Joe and Cobra characters represented in the Cobra 1st Legion. A description of the group from their website: The Cobra 1st Legion is a G.I. Joe themed Cosplay / Charity Organization. We attend comic book conventions dressed as characters from the G.I. Joe […]

6 Subtle but Unmistakable Homages to Larry Hama from G.I. Joe: Retaliation

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

With the recent news that Paramount has greenlit a third G.I. Joe movie, one thing can be said about G.I. Joe: Retaliation- it truly was in the hands of a lifelong G.I. Joe fan. When Jon Chu was announced as the director of Retaliation, Joe fans were optimistic about his credentials (including me – I only asked […]

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a Better G.I. Joe Story, But Not a Great Movie

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Oh boy, this one’s gonna cause some fights. The “one” I’m referring to is both the movie and this review. Based on other early reviews I’ve read and the primary Twitter reaction, a lot of you are going to disagree with me. This review is not going to endear me to many of my […]

Snake Eyes Through the Years: a Retrospective

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Many G.I. Joe fans, both active and casual, list Snake Eyes among their favorite Joe characters. The silent commando has risen above most of his comrades and gained a bit of iconic status among fanboys. Snake Eyes’ file card classifies him as a ninja commando, and those who follow know he was a member of the […]

8 Reasons G.I. Joe: The Movie is Still the Greatest G.I. Joe Story Ever Told

by Chad E Young

It’s almost here. G.I. Joe fans, we’re less than two weeks away from the highly anticipated release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation. After 9 months of being jerked around by Hasbro, we have reached our moment. Our moment should’ve happened in June of 2012, but who’s keeping track? Note to Hasbro and Paramount: if this movie is […]

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