History and Origin of GI Joe's QUICK KICK!

[@reason18]

Quick Kick was my fave. Never read the comics... this is the first i'm hearing that he was killed off.

[@lennyalcina4340]

Always found funny when they had missions on the snow and Quick Kick was always shoeless

[@JLSComics]

lol not the most practical way to go around in the snow

[@Mighty-VizioN]

They met Quick Kick in the middle of a blizzard. He wasn't wearing a shirt of shoes, and just hanging out in the freezing cold like it's no big thing.

[@geekspeakmadechic4003]

Then , he proceeded to kick the crap out of storm shadow

[@ericharris262]

Quick-Kick was my favorite Joe as a kid.

[@austinsmith3011]

As a kid I remember feeling sorry for Quick Kick because while the other Joes had clothing... Quick Kick was half naked, not even shoes.

[@ecayari]

I always thought that the reason he was called Quick Kick was because he outkicked Storm Shadow with a fast kick to the head.

[@nickfrancis]

My all time favorite Joe, don't care how much the other collectors hate on him, he's still my favorite!

[@KUROSHURA]

I always liked Quick Kick.

[@Peter-rc8wy]

I feel like either in the cartoon or comicbook there should have been more interactions between He and Snakeeyes

[@peterang78]

Peter Joseph me too. Though, I do like how in the cartoon, snake eyes is always shown to be with spirit and quick kick a lot in the same room. It like the cartoon is trying to make up for not having snake eyes being a rival to storm shadow by comparing him to them.

[@im2hastyle]

Quick Kick was one of my favorites growing up. I'm pretty frustrated they never did much stuff with him after the 80s cartoons.

[@Cestro]

He had a few defining moments in the 80's cartoons and the 1987 movie. But I think at some point in the late 80's and early 90's, they started pushing towards futuristic space characters. Plus with Snake Eyes, Jinx, and the later addition of Storm Shadow (who converted from Cobra to GI Joe), Quick Kick pretty much became a redundant background character on the team. Its probably why they killed him off in the comics in 91. I guess they felt there was no need for him anymore.

[@kaineshigaraki5253]

His name isn’t as catchy as other characters. [>

[@Mecha82]

Quick Kick is one Joe who held his own against Storm Shadow in Marvel run of comic book.

[@generalkhan5569]

Damn it's about time...Quick kick was my favorite one😂😂

[@JLSComics]

Awesome, I'm glad I got around to him lol - I have a rather lengthy list to go through of Joe's but as people request more and more they move up the list and that's what happened with Quick Kick!

[@courtneydavis6355]

Don't forget Tunnel Rat known as Nicky Lee.

[@samuelfawley646]

I really want Ace, Airtight, Alpine, Barbecue, Blow Torch, Breaker, Cover Girl, Clutch, Doc, Footlose, Grunt, Leatherneck, Lift Ticket, Mutt and Junkyard, Recondo, Ripcord, Slip Stream, and Steeler!

[@bashirjohnson4120]

Wow nice roll call I'm impress Joe

[@bashirjohnson4120]

Oh p.s. AND KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE - G.I.-JOE

[@rgw1380rw]

I have a nice Alpine, and definitely need a Footloose🥺.

[@keithpowell1902]

Voiced by François Chau in the Sunbow cartoons

[@JLSComics]

Keith Powell Yes!

[@GangstaMojo]

What I find funny about Quick Kick is he's the only member of the GI Joe team that wasn't actually in the military, he's just some dude....where they do that at?

[@Tazirai]

There are a few more non military joes in the team, Like the Swat dude, Agent Helix, Slaughters Renegades (Maruaders), etc.

[@Beelzeboogie]

@@Tazirai Was Scoop military? Like Army Press Corps? Or was he just a journalist?

[@joemartin5669]

Scoop was just a war correspondent

[@andrewgrant2990]

He was 1 of my favorite figures as a child & wish he wouldn't have died. And for some of the Joes (& even Cobras), who later came back from the (presumed?) dead I wanted to see more of him. Thanks for the video sir!

[@allopez8563]

He goes bare footed in the snow.

[@omarlawrence5239]

Give that man some shoes. Lol.

[@jakeproven256]

I think Larry Hama hated Quick kick I can understand why because he doesn't fit with that military theme. To prove my point Quick kick really had no personality in the comics and was misused and Larry killed him off in issue 109 quick kick was a real easy target for him.

[@JLSComics]

lol there was nothing practical or tactical about his gear. He's definitely much more interesting in the sunbow cartoon

[@peterang78]

Jake Proven that the problem I have with Larry Hama comics. Not that I am against him or dislike his comics. I do appreciate him added a lot of interesting lore and making it a more realistic military story. Plus, I do like his story’s but there are times, he use military themes way too far, to the point of making other characters quite bland, forgettable, boring, and not that interested which is why I usually prefer watching the cartoon.

[@jakeproven256]

Peter Ang I’m kinda with u. I’m one of those people who thinks there’s characters the comics do better like clutch , Steeler, and stalker. But at the same time there’s characters done better in the cartoon like hawk, breaker, flint, footloose, Thunder, Barbecue, leatherneck, wet-suit, beachhead, shipwreck, blowtorch, and sgt.slaughter deep six and lifeline. I feel some fans of the comics who don’t like the cartoon that much don’t give there cartoon counterparts enough credit. They’ll even say things like they were underused which if you’ve watched the cartoon you’d know isn’t. Those who are not big fans of the cartoon I respect that but don’t say a character was underused when clearly they weren’t. Half the battle.com lists character and vehicle usage in the cartoon.so I think they should check half the battle.com before saying a character was underused in the cartoon.

[@fatfoxclown]

@@peterang78 hasbro should have had words with hamma about the way he ran the comic, like maybe lighten up dude

[@ai6894]

Wow! My last name is the same as his. I live near L.A. (I often pass MacArthur Park while there.) And, I was once stationed in South Korea. Great video! 🇺🇸 🇯🇵🇰🇷 #FrozenFudgiesWhatATreat

[@JLSComics]

oh wow those are great connections!

[@falcon048]

I would also add that Hasbro introduced Quick Kick as a Bruce Lee figure. So many IPs wanted a Bruce Lee in thier line up. It's also how we got Liu Kang, Fei Long, Law, and others. I am excited that in Mat 2024, we get the 6 inch Classified version.

[@Alart28]

Same, I'm always a fan of the Bruce Lee clones ... QK's classified looks cool.

[@angelhuezorocks]

Quick kick, Spirit and Snake Eyes were the only cool characters from the good guys. All the cool characters were from Cobra.

[@edaniels240]

That's cool and interesting in Action Force, Quick Kick met Iron Fist & Shang-Chi

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Stupid nerdy question here: if the A-Team were part of GI Joe, would they be the counterparts of the Dreadnoks?

[@JLSComics]

lol that's an interesting thought!

[@fatfoxclown]

problem with that is they would need to meet and lets be honest the joes would want to clear their names something the government would not have wanted

[@Stamatos]

Quick Kick was always my favorite because I actually practiced Mantis Kung Fu. Great character, thanks for the video!

[@ThatGuyStephen-zx7pc]

Ok I've watched a few of your videos before this one but this ine made me Decide to subscribe

[@JLSComics]

Stephen rowland Thanks Stephen! I’m glad you decided to subscribe, I hope I can continue to make content you’ll enjoy 😎

[@George-de6hd]

THANK YOU SIR!!!!! I don’t know how many people I’ve heard say “remember in the 1987 gi joe the movie when quick kick is in the snow with no shirt or shoes and in the movie he’s wearing boots and a jacket it is actually his first appearance in pyramid of darkness when he appears that way …….it’s almost like Mandela effect

[@FnRenner]

Yet another entertaining video full of good information. Thanks.

[@JLSComics]

Thank you Karl!

[@kratoscraken5614]

Another favorite thanks for doing this 👊👍💪

[@JLSComics]

Kratos Craken Thanks!

[@lonesquiff6551]

I never had this figure but did have a knockoff brand figure by the name of Karate Star that I used instead.

[@Cestro]

The action figure of Quick Kick came out before my time. I was born in late 85 and most of the Gi Joe figures I had were from the early 90's. But I did get this figure a year ago on ebay. Lately, I've been collecting Gi Joe figures from the 80's that I never had but always wanted when I was younger.

[@lonesquiff6551]

@@Cestro I've only started collecting within the past year myself. I was into Joes back then from about 87-92.So far I'm focused on restoring or replacing what I still have, but there are some come cool ones out there I'd like to add to the collection. Good luck on your hunt 😁

[@Cestro]

@@lonesquiff6551 :) Thanks! I've been able to find some good ones so far. I pretty much have all of the Dreadnoks with the exception of Gnawgahyde. They were my favorite group so I zeroed in on them fast. Also have 4 versions of Sgt. Slaughter who was my absolute favorite during that time and the one that eluded me during my childhood lol

[@marquelbarnes3963]

My favorite Joe

[@walterarchie5388]

Dope.......thanks for the info

[@JLSComics]

Thanks Walter!

[@Rexerman89]

"Quick Kick has always been a fav. of mine....sad to hear he died in the comics...never knew 😞"

[@joemartin5669]

Just in one telling of the story.if he's alive in your own story that's good as well.

[@irinabonney1721]

Of the very few GI Joe toys I did have, the weapons that came bundled with QuickKick were lost almost day one.

[@ivane5110]

Awesome! I knew of the loose Marvel universe connection, but had no idea about the Shang Chi connection. In the 70's and very early 80s I was a major fan of Shang Chi (his Atlas ripoff, Dragon something or other), Sons of the Tiger and Iron Fist. And Quick Kick was always one my favs too for same vibe. If they ever do a more faithful GI Joe movie based on this version (and hopefully set in the 80's), I hope let the Shang Chi MCU actor cameo (even if unnamed, and especially if in his icon red suit and longish hair look).

[@ConTrollerNorth2]

One of my favorite G.i. Joe action figures, behind Stormshadow, Snake-eyes, Zartan and Tomax, and Xamot. Edit: My moms bought me Dial-Tone one day as a surprise, I was pissed at the selection but he became my 6th favorite after I read his File Card.

[@ArshesNei8]

Pretty bold move to make him half Japanese and half Korean after the history of the "Comfort Women" during WW2

[@joemartin5669]

Yeah but that adds depth to him and makes him seem real

[@greglemieux9809]

I remember him coming out later on when I was young . I remember in 5th grade getting in an argument as to what his name was . I said Quick KICK. My friend said silent weapons. We were both wrong.

[@ryanvictoria6206]

The thing that riled me about quick kick when i was a kid was he was always barefoot even in the arctic😃

[@p.d.l7023]

'Community's did a GI Joe episode and Abed was a spoof of Quick-kick called 'Fourth Wall'.

[@izzyc127]

Paul Long Abed’s Character fourth wall was actually a parody of Spirit and Ken Jeong’s Character Overkill was actually a parody of Quick-Kick.

[@theronmitchell3073]

Hell yeah, another gj joe episode

[@jamesmoss3424]

He knows how to kick some ass. 😀👍

[@omarlawrence5239]

I used like to see the characters out of their element with different outfits. I would always hope they would be made into toys.

[@dameionwilson9359]

I wood love to se a clasic I’d version of Quick Kick

[@matineyang]

Quick Kick "What am I doing? Oh nothing just beating up some leopard seals, 8 cobra vipers, and kicking storm shadow's ass."

[@TyyTheFlyGuy]

Hmm..

[@peterang78]

Yeah! My boi quick kick! He my favorite G.I. joe. It too bad, he had to die and let filthy cross country to live. I always interpret the error on issue 155 as quick kick ghost, rather than a mistake. It kinda ironically that he is voiced by a Cambodian American, similar to me.

[@JLSComics]

Seeing him as a spirit is a great way too take that 155 cover appearance!

[@kevthepoet]

They really had a character named Snowjob? 🤣😂😭

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@km_9]

Not to be confused with Blowtorch.

[@joemartin5669]

Now now don't let your adult mind run wild with innuendo. A snow job is a con which was why he was called that because he was apparently a bit of a con artist.

[@Brooklyn2LosAngeles]

Quick Kick is FROM WATTS ChuuuuuuuuZ!!!!!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Mayhem5150]

Only Asians in Watts live in Wilmington, Torrance or Gardena.

[@charlesdavis4887]

Seems like the comic was intended for young teens by killing characters but the cartoon was way more kid friendly.

[@JLSComics]

Absolutely. That's also why the cartoon had lasers and always had parachutes and the comic book did not

[@dsanchez9703]

Awsome video I love all ur videos brother!!

[@JLSComics]

D Sanchez Thank you very much!

[@devonjohnson5592]

Hey can you do the origin of metamorpho

[@JLSComics]

Hey Devon - Great suggestion, I will add him to my list :-)

[@derekbates4316]

I can't believe he's dead!

[@joemartin5669]

No he's just read in one telling of the story.think of it this way how many times have kids played with a figure and killed them off in that scenario they came up with only to bring them back alive and unharmed the next time like nothing happened.thats the beauty of figures.they are friends who you never have to worry about going away.and if one story says they died there's nothing stopping someone from saying they are alive in their telling of the story.

[@derekbates4316]

@@joemartin5669 I don't like that. I never viewed them as just action figures, but stories, incredible stories with timeless characters. But, that's just me.

[@georgetinker1292]

A,great character who wasn't utilized properly.

[@jakeproven256]

George Tinker if your referring to the comics yes.

[@georgetinker1292]

@@jakeproven256 yes. Was he in the movies?

[@jakeproven256]

No.

[@georgetinker1292]

@@jakeproven256 I'm confused by your response. But,ok...

[@jakeproven256]

George Tinker I mean he didn’t appear In the live action movies.

[@Dejuan4980]

So he was raised in the hood lol

[@omarlawrence5239]

Interesting

[@thomaspacheco1687]

Hasbro did a good job with G.I. Joe characters

[@KingCrazealmighty360]

I always felt he could whip storm shadows ass.. as for snake eyes he wasn't a ninja until his second uniform.. his ass was a commando.. dressed in all black w goggles.. a tac suit.. not no Ninja

[@fatfoxclown]

its ironic hes a silent weapons expert when he never shuts up he was fun and sunbow made him awesome but then a background character in season 2 dic should have brought him back his death was sad but funny is like you said he was with people who accepted him, the joes were his friends maybe his parents should have shown up maybe mentioned it also felt the joes should have gotten him his money and I dont think he was a professional soldier as he dressed like he did all the time.

[@Cestro]

He definitely wasn't a professional soldier. At least I don't think he was and he certainly didn't dress like one but that's what made him unique. The one thing I liked about Gi Joe in the 80's was that many of the Joes (and even Cobra) all had their own unique look. It wasn't just Snake Eyes and/or Storm Shadow (unlike today). They were vibrant and colorful. They didn't look like your average and generic soldiers going out into battle.

[@fatfoxclown]

@@Cestro well he was a movie stuntman but again beachhead said "act like professional soldiers even if your not." makes me wonder and also remember the comics and show were totally different

[@dragonweyr44]

Why didn't you mention that Quick Kick's sash holds at least three shuriken/throwing stars in it? Sis you think those half stars were decorations?

[@JLSComics]

lol no they are definitely not decorations. He used them in his first episode against Storm Shadow

[@jakeproven256]

Quick kick was a fun character in the sunbow cartoon but he was really boring in the comics.

[@JLSComics]

Agreed!

[@balamohammed5947]

I hope they cast Donnie Yen as Quick kick because they seem almost similar.

😒 No they don't and Donnie Yen is older in age than the character of Quick Kick. You fan boy's seen "IP Man" one too many times and look to Donnie as the go to in anything martial arts related. Give that shit a rest man.

[@sangkang6294]

How many of you ever tried walk in the snow barefoot after seeing that episode?

[@danielpartida8224]

I did it once when my dog ran out of the house. I think I chased her about a block or two before I realized I was barefoot in the snow in the dead of winter 😑

[@paulleyharris7851]

I'm only getting audio feed, no video feed

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

QK comes from Watts? 😂😂😂....you know of any Joes off hand that comes from Philly? Ill have 2 Google that

[@JLSComics]

Peyton Bell haha yeah he’s from Watts! The one that comes to mind for Philly was one that was never released: Rocky Balboa!

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

@@JLSComics lol yeah how about that😂....I have a lot more searching to do but "general Flagg" is from Philly. Wasn't he the guy that came w the carrier? Through serendipity I found out that "steeler" comes from......you guessed it, Pittsburg lol. I never noticed these things as a kid & I'm a HUGE Joe fan.

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

@@JLSComics QK is a crip 😂 I had his action figure & my cousin had "jinx". I got him the Christmas of 87 along w the terror drone so you know I was hype. Ordered a water moccasin through the mail that year & all. ....sigh...memories💯

[@raikagekamikaze]

❤️👍

[@remc0s]

Snelle Trap

[@RecoilCDS]

Never liked him, because his preference to not wear appropriate clothing, could put his entire team and their mission in danger. It was a sign how foolish some of the future figures and vehicles will be.

[@joemartin5669]

Yeah but what kid took a figure out to play with and said"nope can't use him.his outfit is inappropriate"?

[@holonet1]

So the Asian writer kills off one of the only handful of Asian characters in GI Joe? In any event, I never read the GI Joe comics. I was introduced to Joes via the cartoon. The comics are never my go to cannon. Sunbow for the win!

[@docsavage4921]

IDW Quick Kick defeats Snake Eyes. Fans of Snake Eyes: "The original Snake Eyes died, so Quick Kick never beat the real Snake Eyes." Also fans of Snake Eyes: "He wrestled Rom Space Knight and fought Transformers!" The original who died NEVER did that. 😜

[@docsavage4921]

But the second one DID.

[@doro626]

This is why I never liked the Gi Joe and transformers comic book. They kill the characters. Some people get off on this, but I was never a fan. I would rather the tongue in cheek Adam West hoakiness of A real American hero. I would rather Cobra Commander be a scientist from Cobra La than a failed used car sales man. Just me. Sure soem epidodes were annoying, but some were awesome.

[@iwanttoseemrshow]

the cartoon version of quick kick was so cringeworthy

[@HeatGoesOn]

Dude ill do you one more cringeworthy in the comics a few years ago he easily beat Snake Eyes in hand to hand combat

[@fatfoxclown]

but I love that version

[@dinomonzon7493]

One of the utterly laughable ideas for a Joe. Never liked him; I detest him much more than Lady J. He's ridiculous in that outfit: I think Hasbro was trying to capitalize on a character based on Bruce Lee, but got a riff of Jackie Chan instead.

[@troyt6864]

Not a fan. 😡

[@joemartin5669]

That is the beauty of this line and any toy line.we all have characters in it we gravitate to and some we don't like who others might.heck my favorite character of all in this line was Dr.mindbender and believe me plenty of Joe fans dislike him for how they feel he "sci fied"the concept too much

[@nickamalfitano3613]

Quick kick was pretty lame. He never, ever shut up.

[@Tigerkaya]

Never did liked these bruce lee knockoffs in media. They we're always the same clone of a dead actor with no real orignality of their own. Didnt know Quickkick died in the comics. Larry Hama must have really hated him.

[@ivan363]

Whenever I think about Compton and Watts I obviously think about Quick 🦵🏽 kick, then I think about NWA

[@joemartin5669]

Yeah but quick kick's rap album STRAIGHT OUT OF WATTS never sold as well.

[@GDubbleBubble]

"Let's jump right into the story." the proceeds to not jump into the story but plug all his own bullshit. smh.