Larry Hama on Creating G.I. Joe Characters

Larry Hama talks about working on the G.I. Joe comic series at Marvel Comics, how that job came to be, what helped him shape the series, and also how he introduced the file cards to Hasbro (and how every figure after included something similar on the back of their boxes).
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[@mettlehed76]

Huge fan of his writing to this day. The comics are no different than any other literature, to me. Specific lines of his and character arcs stick with me 35 years later. Thanks, Larry, for putting so much of yourself into these characters over the years. It remains a masterpiece of storytelling; I remember when I first got into Snake-Eyes' 'un-masking' and his emotional connection with Scarlett, and how Stormy gave him a mission as an act of love... I was blown away. Still am.

[@sudacagamer]

Those file cards are probably the main reason why I love G.I Joe to this day. The character designs were great, the box art was also great but those file cards made all the difference, specially for fans who didn`t live in America and didn`t have access to G.I Joe comics.

[@mopanda81]

Super interesting to realize that the initiative towards representing the Joes as diverse and varied as the real US armed forces started with Hasbro but was carried forward by Larry. The spreading out the home towns thing explains why there's as many "White" southern joes as yankees too!

[@michaelzhao9851]

It's good to know that "snake eyes" was originally created for money saving

[@mettlehed76]

Pretty intriguing, right? Exactly what Snakes wants us all to think, regarding why he wears all black... 😂

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

The god to millions of 80s children around the world, I saw some of the cartoon and show renegades, pretty cool.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Lol, the figure made to be cheapest to produce became one of the most sought-after collectible items.

[@scottharris1985]

He seems like a great guy.

[@konkyolife]

Masterclass needs to add Mr. Hama!

[@scottamery2268]

I loved G I Joe when I was younger still love it now. Wish the movies were better but still love the. But I do remember the comics were by marvel to bad they didn’t make the movies. Still my favorite comic and toy line.

[@morgezorge6387]

Larry Hama the inspiration for Comicsgate.

[@ttv_jasononyt8209]

B"%your he figuring Didier fiduciary codification

[@NodDisciple1]

Until he sold out and went woke for IDW. :-/ :(

[@jonathansoko1085]

Comics gate is a failure btw

[@morgezorge6387]

depends on what you expected from it. If you expected a coherent movement and alternative to mainstream superhero comics, of course you will be dissapointend@@jonathansoko1085

[@ProfessorMurf]

I love how Larry deflects with humor that first SJW question about race. The girl was obviously trying to start a discussion about ‘white’ Joes.

[@cowboyquebecanimations3068]

The man literally used the age old adage that the military never utilized "Work smarter, not harder."

[@landrecce]

Her question is annoying

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

It's awesome that he said moon knight because he's mentioned in 28

[@ProfessorMurf]

I love how Larry deflects with humor that first SJW question about race. The girl was obviously trying to start a discussion about ‘white’ Joes.