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The original G.I. Joe toyline was conceived in 1963 by designer Stanley Weston and was meant to serve as a more "masculine" counterpart to the female dolls designed for girls. Indeed, the word "doll" was used by marketers to describe babies or dress-up miniature women, not soldiers or men of action. Hasbro came up with the term "action figure" to refer to its G.I. Joes, and the term stuck. For several generations, children's toys were heavily gendered along those lines, with "girl" toys encouraging motherhood, domesticity, and fashion, while "boy" toys encouraged combat and violence.

By 1982, the G.I. Joe brand had become moribund and was in need of a sprucing up. A new line of toys was launched under the new name G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. These figures were only 3.75 inches high (the older ones were 12 inches) and were composed of 11 cartoony characters. They were American soldiers ... kind of.

Cell is by far one of the most iconic villains of the Dragon Ball franchise, as well as anime in general. A large part of his popularity comes from his charming yet intimidating personality, his flare for the dramatics, and his unmistakable voice. All these traits were first communicated to Western fans in the Ocean dub by the talented voice actor Dale Wilson, one of the most beloved in the industry.

On January 6, 2025, Wilson passed away after an arduous battle against prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease. His wife, Gail Wilson, was the one who announced via Facebook, letting his fans know about this tragic loss.

Dave Wilson Passed Away at the Age of 74 Fans Took to Social Media To Share Their Support Hi Everyone. This is Gail, Dale’s wife. It is with an aching heart that I must tell you. Last evening Dale moved on...Posted by Dale Wilson on Tuesday,...

Dale Wilson, who was a renowned Canadian voice actor best known for his role as the voice of Cell in the Ocean dub of Dragon Ball Z, has sadly passed away at the age of 74. The tragic announcement had come through a heartfelt social media post on Facebook by his wife, Gail Wilson.

Cell in Dragon Ball Z | Credits: Toei Animation

Wilson’s career spanned many decades, during which he succeeded in leaving an indelible mark on both the anime world and the realm of Western animation (the cartoons). The Ocean dub of the series introduced countless fans of the Dragon Ball franchise to his voice, giving Cell an unforgettable gravitas.

In addition to Cell which Wilson is renowned for, he voiced other pivotal characters in the Dragon Ball series’ English dub, characters which include Kami, King Yemma, Goz, and Android 8.

Dale Wilson’s enduring legacy in anime and cartoons...

Canadian voice actor Dale Wilson, well-known for his various roles in Dragon Ball Z and numerous other anime dubs, has died at age 74.

The news was announced by Wilson's wife, Gail Wilson, in a recent social media post, which reads, "It is with an aching heart that I must tell you. Last evening Dale moved on from this Earthly existence. Having lived with metastasized prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease for many years, he was ready. He was my heart, my soul, my North Star. In the words of Bonnie Raitt, 'He taught me how to live….how to be myself……and how to give.' I know he has for many of you as well. And I know he treasured each one of you; his relatives, friends and fans."

Hi Everyone. This is Gail, Dale’s wife. It is with an aching heart that I must tell you. Last evening Dale moved on.

The Energon Universe has been a massive success, and the recent G.I. Joe relaunch continues that trend by being the best-selling single issue released by Image Comics for the month of November. Skybound’s shared Transformers / G.I. Joe universe took the comic industry by storm with the release of 2023's Void Rivals #1 by Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici, and the imprint shows no signs of stopping as it continues into its second year.

According to Image Comics, the publisher’s top-selling book for the month of November was G.I. Joe #1 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, and Rus Wooton, the relaunch of the forty-year-old property.

G.I. Joe #1 was easily one of the biggest launches of the year, but Skybound’s entire line of Energon Universe titles takes the top three spots for Image’s entire catalog for the month of November, as the #2 and #3 spots...

"Transformers" does not have a singular creator — that's what happens when a story begins for commercial reasons, not artistic ones. During the 1980s, toy giant Hasbro imported several Japanese action figures of transforming robots. The Reagan administration had also loosened regulations on advertising in children's entertainment, so now Hasbro just needed a story to sell these "Transformers."

That call was answered by Marvel Comics, who Hasbro had already partnered with Marvel to develop their "G.I. Joe" series. In 1981, writer Larry Hama was pitching a new Nick Fury series. Then in came Hasbro, who wanted creative input for their planned action figure line "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero." Marvel's Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter first suggested the idea of G.I. Joe as a anti-terrorism team, and proposed that Hama fold his ideas for Nick Fury into "G.I. Joe." Cue an ongoing "Joe" comic written by Hama, published by Marvel hitting stands in 1982.

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Since 2007, the Transformers franchise has been a major success at the box office, even if most of the movies weren't exactly successful with critics. On the other hand, fellow Hasbro franchise G.I. Joe largely failed to make a similar cinematic mark, be it critically or financially. Now, the two properties are set to join forces on the big screen, and there's plenty of comic book source material to pull from to make it work.

The G.I. Joe and Transformers franchises have crossed over in the comic book medium. Likewise, they have individual stories that could also be used to influence the movie team-up. By using these elements as a base, the Transformers/G.I. Joe movie might be a success.

Updated by Timothy Blake Donohoo on December 1, 2024: Per Hasbro and Paramount, a Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is still in the works. There have been several crossovers between the...

Morgan Lofting, best known for voicing the villainous Baroness in animated G.I. Joe movies and TV shows, has died at age 84. Lofting’s agents said she died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, at her home in Burbank, California, per The Hollywood Reporter. “As one of the 10 founding actors at our agency, she meant the world to us and our company,” the agents, CelebWorx’s Nery Lemus and Christopher Arsaga, added. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 2, 1940, Lofting marked her first voice acting role playing Princess Invidia on Star Blazers, a syndicated American adaptation of a Japanese anime series, from 1979 to 1984. And from 1981 to 1982, she voiced Aunt May and Black Cat in a syndicated, animated Spider-Man series. Lofting made her debut as The Baroness, Cobra’s cunning intelligence officer, in the 1983 miniseries G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – The M.A.S.S. Device , coming up with a European accent for the part.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for G.I. Joe #1

A beloved G.I. Joe team member has just fallen in battle, as Skybound shows once more how no one is safe in the publisher's new shared Energon Universe. Just as Transformers #1 featured the death of Bumblebee, G.I. Joe #1 features a shocking death as well, as Rock 'N Roll is tragically dispatched, upping the stakes for the Real American Heroes in the new continuity.

G.I. Joe #1 written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Tom Reilly ends with the first official battle between the new G.I. Joe strike team and the forces of Cobra, where both sides come into conflict over a piece of Cybertron that fell to Earth.

As Clutch and Cover Girl attempt to get the Cybertronian tech away from Cobra, fellow team member RockN Roll intervenes, taking on Mercer and his Cobra Vipers. Unfortunatelly for RockN Roll, he winds up being...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Scarlett #5While Image and Skybound's new Energon Universe has been fascinating and engaging, I'm still waiting for Snake Eyes. Bringing the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises together alongside brand-new characters and all-new storylines, I have loved how the often separate lores and continuities have been merged in fresh and creative new ways. That said, I'm baffled by the absence of Snake Eyes who's indisputably one of the most popular Joes of all time.

Having first begun with Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici's Void Rivals in June 2023, the Energon Universe also features Skybound's Transformers by Daniel Warren Johnson and multiple G.I. Joe miniseries including Duke, Cobra Commander, Destro, and Scarlett. Additionally, G.I. Joe #1 will begin in November for Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly. That said, I don't understand why there have been zero mentions of Snake Eyes, a character who is just as iconic as Duke,...

Voice actor Peter Renaday, known to fans worldwide for his role as the original voice of Master Splinter in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series, has died. He was 89 years old.

Per TMZ, law enforcement officials discovered Renaday at his Burbank, California home while carrying out a welfare check on Sunday. He was found deceased when police arrived, and it's believed that his death was from natural causes. Renaday's niece, Mindy Zachary, said that her uncle's air conditioning had been out recently, and temperatures inside his home had reached the 90s. It's unclear if the heat directly contributed to Renaday's death, but the family reportedly doesn't feel that any further investigation is necessary.

As an actor, Renaday was best known for providing the voice of Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the widely celebrated animated series that helped launch a massive franchise that remains ongoing. Renaday voiced Splinter...

Destro #3 unveils a shocking alliance between General Flagg and the villain, adding complexity to G.I. Joe lore in the Energon Universe. General Flagg's introduction in the Energon Universe teases exciting story possibilities for the upcoming G.I. Joe ongoing series. With Destro working with Flagg and the U.S. military, the conclusion of the miniseries promises an epic lead-in to the G.I. Joe series, which launches this fall.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Destro #3

G.I. Joe is back in comics in a big way thanks to the Energon Universe, and one hero has just made their grand return in the most recent issue of Destro. The longtime franchise villain has been angling for control of the global arms market, and he may have just found a way to beat his enemies thanks to an alliance with a longtime fixture of the G.I. Joe world.

Destro #3 written by Dan Watters,...

Legendary G.I. Joe writer Larry Hama has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Mounties vs. Werewolves, his latest horror comic. The Mounties vs. Werewolves Kickstarter campaign runs until September 14, and gives fans the opportunity to support Hama's exciting new project, which will show that he is still one of the top creators in the industry. Larry Hama's legacy as a comic book icon, and his perfectly-suited skills for the comic book medium, makes Mounties vs. Werewolves a must-read story, and the Kickstarter a must-back, in order to bring the project to fruition.

After the phenomenal success of the G.I. Joe Compendium set earlier this summer, original Joe writer Larry Hama is launching his own project on Kickstarter: Mounties vs. Werewolves, an all-new horror comic from a legend of the industry. With a career writing G.I. Joe, Wolverine and Batman, any project with Hamas name on it will excite comic fans,...

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduced a future where the team would work with the G.I. Joes. While exciting, this has to happen with one of the Autobots most skilled warriors at their side: Springer. Springer is a beloved hero, and his personality could help show audiences how interesting the Autobots still are.

The Transformers have always been one of the most prominent franchises to capture the imagination of children since they appeared in the US in 1984. Comparable to other toy lines that grew further in television, like Masters of the Universe, The Transformers always had the impressive gimmick of being robots that transformed into vehicles. But as the series went on, the real draw among fans was how these robotic humanoids dealt with very real problems akin to humanity thanks to the too-familiar idea of war, and in that comparison, these cool characters grew into soldiers with roles...

Chris Hemsworth rumored to play Duke in Transformers/G.I. Joe, making him an iconic hero like Thor in a new franchise. Paramount's reboot of G.I. Joe movie could benefit greatly from Hemsworth's star power and portrayal of Duke. Duke's past poor translations to film can be rectified by Hemsworth's potential portrayal in upcoming movie.

There's a lot of controversy surrounding the upcoming Transformers/G.I. Joe movie from Paramount, and just as much speculation. Many fans are unsure of what the story will exactly entail or where it will take either franchise. One supposed casting involves a Marvel Cinematic Universe star, and he might be a way to make a G.I. Joe character as iconic as Thor.

Chris Hemsworth is rumored to be a part of the cast of Transformers/G.I. Joe, and many fans suspect that he'll be playing Duke. A staunch hero on the G.I. Joe team,...

Skybound's G.I Joe Compendium Set has already had a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, and now another reward for backers has been added, with the rare bonus of Todd McFarlane's "lost" art for the series. The exclusive reprinting of G.I Joe Special #1 with McFarlane's original art is exciting news for collectors, as Skybound is reportedly "restoring" the original 1987 version of the art, which was intended for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #61, before being pulled for some unknown reason. Skybound is going all out by restoring McFarlane's lost art "from the ground up", adding even more excitement to a campaign that was already a huge success.

Skybounds G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set on Kickstarter has experienced incredible success, and one bonus incentive brings back a rare item from the franchises past. As a bonus incentive, the campaign added a unique reprint of G.

One of the most exciting aspects of Skybound Entertainment's Energon Universe has been how classic G.I. Joe characters have been steadily introduced; the latest to appear is Snow Job, a classic Joe, who pops up assisting Scarlett on a dangerous mission. Scarlett and Snow Job already have history in the Energon Universe, making the new continuity's remixing of G.I. Joe lore more interconnected and engaging. Snow Job's role in the first issue of Skybound's Scarlett miniseries suggests he will be used even more prominently in upcoming issues, and have a major role in the Energon Universe beyond that.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Scarlett #1The ranks of G.I. Joe have been growing steadily in the Energon Universe, and the recently-released Scarlett #1 features the return of one classic Joe in particular, as Snow Job makes his debut in the issue. The classic character is introduced in the role of...

Many of the recurring faces on "The Simpsons" have the same voice: Harry Shearer. Alongside Hank Azaria, Shearer does more than double duty in playing the series' supporting cast. As a testament to his range, his roles run the gamut from nice guy Ned Flanders to milquetoast Principal Skinner (don't say Armin Tamzarian) to evil Mr. Charles Montgomery Burns, owner of the Springfield Nuclear Plant and Homer Simpson's boss.

Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."

Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.

Since 2007, the Transformers franchise has been a major success at the box office, even if most of the movies weren't exactly successful with critics. On the other hand, fellow Hasbro franchise G.I. Joe largely failed to make a similar cinematic mark, be it critically or financially. Now, the two properties are set to join forces on the big screen, and there's plenty of comic book source material to pull from in order to make it work.

In the comic book medium, the G.I. Joe and Transformers franchises have crossed over before. Likewise, they have individual stories that could also be used to influence the movie team-up. By using these elements as a base, the Transformers/G.I. Joe movie might actually be a success.

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Storm Shadow's debut in the Energon Universe shakes up Scarlett #1's plot, leaving fans guessing as to where his loyalties lie. Scarlett infiltrates the Arashikage clan in Japan, where she encounters Storm Shadow, setting up potential conflicts ahead. Fans are eagerly anticipating Storm Shadow's role in the coming G.I. Joe vs. Cobra battles in the Energon Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Scarlett #1Scarlett #1 is the latest G.I. Joe title in the Energon Universe, and the first issue of the new series has already brought back the classic, fan-favorite character, Storm Shadow. The Cobra Ninja makes his EU debut at the end of Scarlett #1, and the he looks to shake up the story in a big way. Now that hes here, what side will Storm Shadow choose in the coming battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra?

Coming from the creative team of Kelly Thompson, Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge and Rus Wooton,...

The upcoming G.I. Joe Compendium set met its Kickstarter funding goal in just six minutes subsequently topping over one million dollars in contributions, placing it sixth on the all-time list of campaigns, with time to ascend even higher. The gorgeous new Compendium collects the classic Marvel run of G.I. Joe bringing together 155 issues in four hardcover volumes, available exclusively via Kickstarter. The Kickstarter campaign success reflects a ravenous appetite for G.I. Joe nostalgia and legacy preservation, as fans can't wait to have the entire classic series collected in one set.

Skybound has had incredible success with its G.I. Joe relaunch, and the publisher is keeping things rolling with an all-new Kickstarter campaign for the G.I. Joe Real American Hero Compendium Set. Amazingly, the project met its funding goal within the first six minutes of the campaign, emphasizing fans' ravenous appetite for classic Joe.

Aiming to present the definitive version...

Cobra-La declares war on Cybertron, setting up a massive conflict with the Transformers franchise in the shared Energon Universe. Cobra Commander forms the Cobra organization and allies with Destro, while the secret society of Cobra-La gets involved. Lord Golobulus sees the Transformers as a threat to Cobra-La and sends Pythona to space to hunt them down, setting up a crossover.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Cobra Commander #5

The big bad of the Transformers franchise has always been the Decepticon faction, but the Robots in Disguise have a new enemy in the Energon Universe shared universe with G.I. Joe. Cobra Commander #5 ends with an infamous secret society from that franchise declaring war on Cybertron, and the consequences could be massive for Hasbros shared universe

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni and Rus Wooton, Cobra Commander #5 sees the title character finally forming the Cobra organization thanks to an alliance with Destro.

Scarlett #3 introduces the iconic Cobra ninja Storm Shadow to the Energon Universe for a major character debut. So far, Energon Universe lore has been missing G.I. Joe's iconic ninja characters. The door is now open for Snake Eyes' debut.

G.I. Joe is back in a big way thanks to Skybounds Energon Universe line, but there has been one key element missing from the new titles thus far. Ninja have always been a big part of the franchise, yet characters like Snake Eyes have been missing in the new line. That all changes with the release of Scarlett #3, which promises the debut of Cobra ninja Storm Shadow.

Set to be released on August 7, Scarlett #3 continues the story of the title character infiltrating the Arashikage ninja clan, with a little help from Arashikage student Jinx along the way. The third issue promises an action-packed story, as Scarlett must prove herself...

Flint and Lady Jaye are set to debut in Energon Universe after appearing on a special variant cover for May release of Energon Universe Special 2024. Lady Jaye specializes in Covert Operations, while Flint is known as the "backbone" of G.I. Joe. Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 will feature stories from top creative teams and will be released on May 8th.

The ranks of G.I. Joe continue to fill out in the Energon Universe, as it looks like a power couple from the classic Joe team is about to make their debut in the new continuity. Flint and Lady Jaye appear on a variant cover for May’s Energon Universe Special 2024 from Skybound Entertainment, hinting that the the two classic heroes will make their debut in the pages therein.

Releasing on May 8, the Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 is a repackaging of the Fcbd special set to be released on Free Comic Book Day,...

Skybound Entertainment is reviving classic G.I. Joe comics with new Compendium collections for fans of all ages. The first Compendium will feature the first 50 issues of the original Marvel Comics series, available this October. Skybound hints that it plans to reprint all G.I. Joe material, including subsequent runs at Devil's Due and Idw Publishing, for fans to enjoy.

Skybound Entertainment may have just started a new era for G.I. Joe with the Energon Universe line of titles, but the publisher also wants to remind fans of the franchise’s past with all-new collections of the classic comic series. Adding to the series of massive “Compendium” tomes, these new volumes of classic G.I. Joe comics will allow fans to read the entire saga from the very beginning.

According to Skybound Entertainment, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Vol. 1 will collect the first 50 issues of the original Marvel Comics series.

DC Legend Bruce Timm has always been in love with comics. The artist, animator, writer, producer, and director has been one of the masterminds behind the popularity of modern animated DC comic shows.

Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker showrunner revealed some stunning details about his fellow DC comic book artist and animator, Russ Heath. Timm further revealed the actual reason behind the poor-looking animations including GI Joe.

The GI Joe Animation Problem A still from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Credit: Hasbro/Yt

DC legend Bruce Timm who has an astounding legacy to his credit including Batman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, and Justice League Unlimited, revealed why old-school animation similar to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was not up to the mark. A few animators, including the late Russ Heath who was a Model Designer in the show,...

G.I. Joe's world expands with new characters like Scrap-Iron, a key villain with anti-armor weaponry skills. Duke encounters Scrap-Iron, a Cobra specialist, in explosive fashion in Duke #4. Scrap-Iron's debut in the Energon Universe draws from his Classified action figure design and backstory.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #4The G.I. Joe corner of the Energon Universe continues to fill out its ranks, as classic characters from the storied franchise have been making their debut left and right. Duke #4 is no exception, as evidenced by the latest major villain introduced into the new continuity. In this issue, the story of the future Joe team leader’s search for the Transformers continues in explosive style.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooton, Duke #4 finds our hero pinned down in the Pit as armed guards sent by M.A.R.S. Industries lay siege to the facility.

Major Bludd is brought back in Duke #3, only to be killed off immediately - or is his death a clever ruse? The mystery of Major Bludd's missing eye may finally be explained in Skybound's new G.I. Joe continuity. Classic characters like Bludd and Cobra Commander are being reintroduced to this new continuity, building anticipation for future appearances.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #3G.I. Joe just brought back a classic villain in the recently released Duke #3… only to then immediately kill him off. But is it possible that this villain’s “death” is nothing more than an elaborate explanation for a longstanding franchise mystery? If so, then Skybound may have finally revealed how Major Bludd got his famed eye-patch.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten, Duke #3 opens with Destro tasking Major Bludd with killing Duke and retrieving the tech that Dr.

The Dreadnoks bring ultraviolence to the Energon Universe, making Cobra Commander rethink his strategy. Joshua Williamson's Cobra Commander #2 introduces Ripper, Buzzer, and Zarana in a dark, brutal twist. The sadistic Dreadnoks pose a major threat, setting the stage for intense clashes in the Energon Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Cobra Commander #2Cobra Commander may be a nasty customer, but one group of G.I. Joe villains may be even nastier as the Dreadnoks make their Energon Universe debut in Cobra Commander #2. The Dreadnoks' ultraviolent methods show they aren’t messing around in the new continuity. The legendary biker gang is back and more brutal than ever, as the Commander finds himself in over his head in their dangerous swampland territory.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni and Rus Wooten, Cobra Commander #2 sees the titular character traveling to the swamps of Louisiana in search of Energon.

The V.A.M.P. jeep makes its debut in Duke #2, marking the first appearance of this iconic G.I. Joe vehicle in the franchise's new comic book continuity. The introduction of the V.A.M.P. suggests readers will eventually witness the use of other classic G.I. Joe vehicles, such as the H.I.S.S. tank and the Cobra F.A.N.G., in the Energon Universe. The potential for new and unexpected vehicle designs in the Energon Universe is also limitless, thanks to the availability of Transformer tech, in this shared continuity.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #2G.I. Joe recently made their grand return to comics, thanks to Skybound Entertainment, and now they’ve brought one of their classic vehicles with them. The V.A.M.P. jeep makes its Energon Universe debut in Duke #2, as what is surely just the first of many iconic...

Warning! Potential spoilers ahead for Duke #3

G.I. Joe villain Major Bludd makes his debut in the Energon Universe on a variant cover for Duke #3. The mercenary Major Bludd is known for his attempts to seize power from Cobra Commander in the original series. Duke #3 sets the stage for the formation of the Cobra organization, with more G.I. Joe villains expected to appear.

G.I. Joe is back in comics in a big way thanks to Skybound’s Energon Universe line, and now, one classic villain is making his debut in the new continuity on a variant cover for the upcoming Duke #3. Teased from the very first issue, Major Bludd makes his EU debut in a beautiful new variant cover.

Released via Skybound.com, the Major Bludd variant of Duke #3 comes courtesy of Karl Kerschl, showing off the Cobra mercenary in all his gun-toting glory. Kerschl's variant is readers' first look...

Duke #2 introduces the Pit, an old base that serves as a safe house for high-risk prisoners, the Energon Universe incarnation of the Joes' classic base. The classic G.I. Joe team may eventually form and move into the Pit in the Energon continuity, but for now, readers will have to wait to find out what happens, as Duke and Baroness team up to break out of the decommissioned facility Duke #3. Two more Energon G.I. Joe miniseries have been announced to follow Duke and Cobra Commander, potentially leading to an all-new ongoing G.I. Joe title once the team officially comes together.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #2Now that G.I. Joe has a new home at Skybound Entertainment, America’s elite fighting force will need a home-base to operate out of. Thankfully, the recently released Duke #2 may have just provided a headquarters in the Energon Universe for the new Joe team… if...

New G.I. Joe action figures have been unveiled by Super7.

A part of Super7's G.I. Joe Ultimates! line of action figures, the new wave comes with three different options: Cobra - Baroness, Scarlett, and Lady Jaye. They are inspired by the characters' appearances in the Dic-era of the animated series, giving them a nostalgic and colorful look. Each seven-inch, made-to-order figure comes with a suggested retail price of $55, coming with intricate sculpting, premium paint detail, and a high level of articulation. Images of the action figures can be seen below.

Related Unmade G.I. Joe Cartoon Concept Art Surfaces Concept art for an unmade, kid-friendly take on the classic G.I. Joe franchise has finally been revealed, with the series conceived in the 2010s. Close

The first of the trio, Baroness (Dic Navy), is one of Cobra's most formidable operatives. Her figure features Baroness in a navy blue uniform and comes...

Warning! Potential spoilers ahead for Cobra Commander #2

The Dreadnoks make their Energon Universe debut in Cobra Commander #2, bringing a "shock-and-awe" approach to the new continuity. Cobra Commander may encounter the Dreadnoks as potential allies or enemies in his quest for Energon. G.I. Joe franchise fans are excited to see their favorite characters' origins unfold in the new continuity.

Cobra Commander recently made his Energon Universe debut, but Skybound Entertainment isn’t done introducing classic G.I. Joe characters yet. A preview for February's Cobra Commander #2 brings the Dreadnoks into the new continuity, as the Commander finds potential allies (or enemies...) in his quest to find more Energon.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni, and Rus Wooten, the preview for Cobra Commander #2, released via Skybound.com, opens in the swamps of Louisiana, as two prisoners are being interrogated rather harshly.

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #302 has sold out at the retailer level, prompting a second printing with an all-new variant cover. The new variant cover is a homage to the famous G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 cover; known as the "Silent Interlude" issue, the issue featured Snake Eyes, in what was billed as "the most unusual G.I. Joe story ever" The "Silent Interlude" issue was controversial at the time, but is now widely regarded as one of the greatest Joe comics, showcasing Snake Eyes' infiltration of Cobra HQ.

G.I. Joe recently broke franchise records with the release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301, continuing Larry Hama’s legendary run on the series, which began in 1982. Now, the franchise hits another milestone, as publisher Skybound Entertainment announced that issue #302 has sold out at the retailer level, and as a result, they will be releasing a...

In Toyfare: The Toy Magazine #9, from 1998, G.I. Joe legend Larry Hama listed his ten favorite Joe characters...along with his five least favorite. Both Hama's favorites and least favorites contain some surprises, as well as some obvious picks. Larry Hama recently returned to the series once again, as Skybound Entertainment resurrected the classic G.I. Joe: A Real America Hero title, picking it back up with issue #301.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero just made its grand return to comics, as original writer Larry Hama continues the story he’s been telling for over four decades. With the historic release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301, Hama continues his tenure with the franchise, which started at Marvel Comics in the 1980s, was picked up again by Idw in 2012, and now continues at new publisher Skybound Entertainment.

With over 300 issues under his belt, no one knows the G.I. Joe characters better than Larry Hama,...

The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe has arrived, and with it comes one of the franchise's most formidable villains. Duke #1 introduces the major villain behind M.A.R.S. Industries, which will be immediately familiar to long-time fans of the franchise. A brutal massacre in Duke #1 proves that this villain is going to be more bloodthirsty in the Energon continuity than ever previously depicted.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #1

The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe is here, and the newly-rebooted franchise just introduced a major villain. Taking place in a world where the G.I. Joe and Cobra organizations don’t exist yet, both Duke and the upcoming Cobra Commander series will establish the franchise for a brave new era, tying in more closely to fellow Hasbro franchise the Transformers than ever before.

Duke #1 comes from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten.

Duke #1 kicks off a new G.I. Joe era with action and intrigue, tying in closely with the Transformers franchise. Taking place before G.I. Joe and Cobra exist, Duke goes Awol to uncover the truth about transforming alien robots. The issue introduces new characters, features surprise guest stars, and sets up a thrilling storyline for future issues in the Energon Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #1The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe is officially here, as Duke #1 kicks off the new continuity in a can’t-miss origin of everyone’s favorite Real American Heroes. Tied in more closely than ever with the Transformers, Skybound’s first G.I. Joe title effectively reboots the continuity in exciting and intriguing ways, charting a new direction for the franchise while also honoring what has come before.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten, Duke #1 picks...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301 marks the start of a new era with a major character death at the hands of Cobra Commander. The decision to kill off Wade Collins fits with the poignancy of his story arc, according to writer Larry Hama. Hama admits to not planning out plots in advance and lets the characters write themselves, prioritizing consistent character development over specific plotlines.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is back, and the franchise is marking the occasion by killing off one of its major characters at the hands of Cobra Commander. Writer Larry Hama continues the story he began over forty years ago, as the landmark G.I. Joe: Arah #301 ushers in an entirely new era at new publisher Skybound Entertainment.

Coming from the creative team of Larry Hama, Chris Mooneyham, Francesco Segala and Pat Brosseau,...

Instead of a Transformers crossover, G.I. Joe needs a TV series. A G.I. Joe TV series will allow the franchise’s iconic characters to be properly fleshed out for a new generation. G.I. Joe's previous crossovers with Transformers were never vital to either franchise.

The G.I. Joe franchise is decades old, but it's still mostly defined by the 1980s series: G.I Joe: A Real American Hero. The series oozed the sentiments of the era and the toyline was translated into a successful line of comic books and a cartoon. Sadly, it hasn't been as successful as fellow Hasbro property Transformers in being reinvented for a new generation, with the next cinematic form of the franchise being a planned crossover with the robots in disguise.

This doesn't work for several reasons, namely that it undermines G.I. Joe as its own brand. A better path would be to give the Joes their own show,...

An actor synonymous with the Transformers franchise is now set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that it will be awarding this honor to none other than Peter Cullen. A voice actor since the 1970s, Cullen is best-known as the voice of Autobot leader Optimus Prime. He first portrayed the iconic character in the 1984 animated series The Transformers, with his portrayal of Prime becoming a father figure to a generation of viewers. Though temporarily killed off in the events of The Transformers: The Movie, the character -- still voiced by Cullen -- returned in the series' third and fourth seasons. He continued to be the vocals behind the Autobot Matrix of Leadership for the rest of the "Generation 1" promotional material and into the commercials for the 1990s rebrand Transformers: Generation 2.

Transformers Meets Moe as Kotobukiya Figures Make Classic Decepticons Beautiful

In response to the award announcement,...

It looks like Amazon MGM Studios has He-Man’s power sword as the studio is in early talks to produce a live-action “Masters of the Universe” film, according to a insider with knowledge of the project.

Netflix put the property into turnaround after investing $30 million in its development. The project has been bouncing around Hollywood from Mattel and producer Todd Black for over 15 years, with Warner Bros. and Sony, as well as filmmakers like Jon M. Chu and McG temporarily involved.

This recent attempt was shelved due to concerns over the budget, which reportedly ran over $200 million and was shut down even after the filmmakers allegedly brought the costs below $180 million.

This latest version had Kyle Allen — still officially attached — starring as He-Man with Adam and Aaron Nee (“The Lost City”) set to direct.

Should Amazon move forward with the project, they will need to negotiate new agreements with the...

A new collectible figure based on the Cobra Mothership from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero has been revealed at this year's edition of New York Comic-Con, celebrating forty years since the premiere of the animated series that defined a generation. Every respectable action villain needs to have a base of operations that can be intimidating and dangerous for the heroes that approach it, and Cobra's Mothership fulfills every requirement. Shaped like the snake the evil organization represents, the vehicle is menacing enough to make it a formidable transport for the main villain of the story, and the new collectible from Super 7 could be an impressive addition to any collection.

In celebration of Skybound Entertainment acquiring the G.I. Joe license, the publisher will be re-releasing the first issue of the classic '80s series. This time, however, that historic issue will be published with Larry Hama’s original, unedited dialogue for the very first time. Skybound surprised the comics world earlier this summer when it announced that it had acquired the Hasbro properties Transformers and G.I. Joe, which will be relaunched in an all-new shared continuity dubbed the Energon Universe. In addition, Skybound will also be picking up the baton from previous publisher Idw for Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero continuation of the classic Marvel series, which ended on a cliffhanger with the 300th issue last year.

If that wasn't enough, Skybound will be re-issuing a special edition of the very first issue from 1982, presenting a version of the classic comic that fans have never seen before.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301Larry Hama is bringing the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero back thanks to Skybound Entertainment, and he’s bringing the original Snake Eyes with him. But this time, the character will be donning his classic “commando” outfit, a choice that may prove controversial to some fans.

The godfather of all things G.I. Joe, Larry Hama was instrumental in developing Hasbro’s fledging action figure line. In addition to writing the file cards for the figures, Hama also wrote the Marvel Comics tie-in book from 1982 to 1994. In 2012, Hama returned to the original series, continuing the story for another 145 issues under Idw Publishing. That series came to a conclusion with the publication of last year’s G.I. Joe: Arah #300 following Idw losing the license from Hasbro. However, now that Skybound Entertainment will be publishing new G.I. Joe and Transformers comics,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Void Rivals #1!

Both GI Joe and the Transformers now exist in a shared universe–and Image Comics' Energon universe will give Cobra the perfect origin story. Fans of the franchises cheered this week when the two returned, as part of an exciting new shared universe, in Skybound/Image’s Void Rivals #1. This new universe will be referred to as the “Energon universe” and will feature the origins of both GI Joe and their archrivals Cobra–and the Transformers will be involved as well.

As part of the new Energon universe, Skybound/Image will release a number of one-shots and miniseries that will flesh out this exciting new world. One such book is January’s Cobra Commander #1, written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Andrea Milana. In a press release sent to Screen Rant, the publisher revealed the book will open before Cobra was founded. The press...

Skybound has announced that it is bringing back the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic series, picking back up with issue #301. The series comes as Hasbro and Skybound launch a slate of new projects focused on G.I. Joe and Transformers, overseen by Invincible creator Robert Kirkman.

Iconic G.I. Joe scribe Larry Hama is returning to continue the series, with interior art from Chris Mooneyham and cover art from Andy Kubert. The series will continue on from Idw's title of the same name, and launches November 14. This will be followed by G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut in November, which will reprint the series' very first issue with Hama's original script, including a major moment that was changed in the final printed edition - one Hama has long wanted to "fix." Enjoy the issue's summary and Kubert's cover below:

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Continues...

This article contains spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

When we first meet Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos), he’s a tech genius struggling to find a job and a purpose. By the end of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, he’s found a purpose by playing an important role in helping the Autobots and Maximals stop the Terrorcons from bringing the planet-destroying Unicron to Earth. But he still doesn’t have a job. That is until he’s approached by a man who knows what Noah has done for the planet and wants to recruit him. The name on the man’s business card? G.I. Joe.

By this point, shared universe teases such as these have become commonplace in blockbuster films, often pointing to larger franchises that nobody really wants (R.I.P. Dark Universe). But the G.I. Joe reveal in the latest Transformers might have a...

An awesome new Snake Eyes cosplay perfectly captures the iconic GI Joe member. Snake Eyes is easily the most popular member of the GI Joe team, a silent assassin who strikes fear into the hearts of Cobra and other evildoers the world over. Now, cosplayer the Mad Sparrow has debuted a rad new cosplay shoot that breathes life into this embodiment of 1980s pop culture.

GI Joe: A Real American Hero was one of the most important - and popular - toy lines of the 1980s, and is still remembered fondly by fans. In addition to over 500 figures and 200 vehicles, GI Joe has inspired adaptations in other media, such as cartoons and films. GI Joe: A Real American Hero also has a long and storied history in comics; during the line’s heyday, Marvel Comics published a highly popular GI Joe: A Real American Hero title, written by Larry Hama.

GI Joe began as a series of twelve-inch Hasbro action figures for boys representing the U.S. military in 1964 and went on to become a smash hit that's spanned nearly six decades. Rebranding in the early 1980s as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero saw the introduction of 3.75-inch action figures and military vehicles (in competition with Star Wars) and an exciting storyline that pitted the U.S. military against the terrorist organization known as Cobra. Inspiring a hit Saturday morning cartoon series, a twelve-year Marvel Comic book run and three live-action movies over the years, the Real American Hero and his brothers-in-arms made an impact on pop culture that won't soon be forgotten.

In 2009, the first live-action G.I. Joe movie, The Rise of Cobra, hit theaters, earning more than $302 million at the box office worldwide, and while that encouraged Paramount Pictures to produce two more films for the franchise...