The G.I. Joe Roster: Characters of the Toy and Media Universe

by Theresa Bane

Overview

The wildly popular G.I. Joe universe has entertained kids since the 1960s, whether it be through a cartoon or an action figure. As G.I. Joe's stories expanded, so did the characters, and everyone had their favorite, be it Hawk and Duke fighting against evil or Cobra Commander and Destro bent on nothing less than world domination.

For the first time ever, all the characters from the G.I. Joe multiverse—even those from outside the U.S. market—are gathered together in one location. Presented in field guide format, this book includes a history of the toy and comic lines as well as a thorough description of every action figure and character from the Cobra and G.I. Joe animated films, comics, and Hasbro—authorized fan fiction. With the addition of photographs from the private collection of Tommy Wyckoff, this book is a must—have for toy collectors and a chance for long—time G.I. Joe fans to recapture their favorite memories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476693040
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	07/22/2024
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.56(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Mythologist, Theresa Bane, is the author of nearly a dozen historical, non—fiction, reference encyclopedias on demons, fairies, ghosts, giants, monsters, mythical places, mythological objects, vampires, and G.I. Joe. She works at the Augusta County Library in Fishersville, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Section One: G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe
Continuity
Marvel Comics Universe
Image Comics
The Animated Series
Action Force
Sigma 6
Chain of Command and Rank Organization
Bases and Holdings
G.I. Joe Character Field Guide
Section Two: Cobra
Cobra Command
Marvel Comics Universe
The Animated Series
Action Force
Sigma 6
Cobra High Command
Major Reoccurring Cobra Characters
Rank and File
Bases and Holdings
Cobra Character Field Guide
Index

Editorial Reviews

A who’s who of the G.I. Joe universe, dating back to the 1960s. The book is divided into two parts—G.I. Joe and Cobra. Each part offers overviews of the leadership of the organizations, bases, and more, as well as a large A—to—Z section covering all the characters from the animated films, comics, and fan fiction.”—Library Journal

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