10 Strongest G. I. Joe Characters Origins And Backstories - Explored In Detail

From the epic rivalry of Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes to the dedication of fellows like Hawk and Duke, the G.I. Joes are an epic team of real American heroes that every American kid has idolized at least once in their lives. But the G.I. Joe would be incomplete without the existence of their archenemies in the form of the evil organization Cobra, led by Cobra Commander. What started off as a toy line took the shape of comics written by Larry Hama and then culminated into several cartoons. Larry dedicated twelve years of his life to G.I. Joe and developed intricately detailed characters for his work. However, the comics and the shows have very different character sketches of the major characters from both G.I. Joe and Cobra. Therefore, when we make a list of the strongest and most influential characters of this franchise, we have to consider the fact that a character that had immense importance in the comics was played off with a relatively smaller role in the cartoons and vice versa. But since comics came first and remain the original source, we have made this video by paying more homage to the comics than the cartoons. In this video, we will be exploring ten thrilling characters based on the popular opinion of the Marvelous Videos staff.
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[@dravenvandross8281]

Fantastic video guys I freaking love GI Joe I mean that's my childhood and all these characters still mean a lot to me do more videos like this maybe on Thundarr The Barbarian more Thundercats stuff He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Voltron Transformers but definitely great video guys.

[@tk421zz]

Some guy: "I can't read." Marvelous Videos: "You're hired."

[@cynthiamiller586]

I'm glad they used the comicbook versions in this video, but it truly astounds me how many names they manage to mispronounce.

[@chuckmoore8668]

I would love to see a Scarlet and Black Widow crossover!

[@brokenbridge6316]

I sure hope you do a part 2 of this video. Because I greatly enjoyed this one. And I sure hope you mention Sergeant Slaughter and Wild Bill. Those two were some of my favorites of the GI Joe Cartoon series. Loved this video.

[@ginger00022]

I love hearing the backstories of G.I. Joe Characters.

[@dsanchez9703]

There are so many cool Gijoe characters both good and bad.

[@bubbalocs5150]

Always been an 80,s G.l.Joe fan , they were the best toy's

[@SolarWing0]

Mercer, Muskrat, and Jinx are my favorite Joe's. Djbang had a great looking action figure. Noone can top Storm Shadow on the Cobra side. Great backstory and look.

[@shawnpiette5372]

tjbang

[@SolarWing0]

@@shawnpiette5372 Oh man, you're right. I thought it started with a 'D'. Thanks for correcting me.

[@johnryder1713]

​Lady Jaye played by Adrienne Palicki was her third Comic Character on screen, Wonder Woman and Bobbie Morse, Zartan upset the Mental health group when they said on his figurine he'd various mental health issues, Stalker was the longest created member of GI Joe having been round under the name Tom Stone in the UK Action Man team in the 70s.

[@IsaiahINRI]

When did she play WW?

[@johnryder1713]

@@IsaiahINRI Unaired pilot, look up some pics on pinterest

[@IsaiahINRI]

@@johnryder1713 oh, interesting, thanks

[@power-backinblack]

Do more of the joes and cobra. Loved it!!!!!

[@MaverickX578]

3:44 the Simpsons! Sorry I couldn’t help it

[@akebac]

Regardless of what "Critics" say this was a monumental era in cartoons..... I understand it was all to sell Merch..... but it kinda worked in reverse...... You bought the toys and you couldn't wait to see if they were spotlighted on the Show. RealTalk

[@jakeproven256]

I agree. People need to stop using the fact that the show was made to sell toys as a crutch. If the show is good it doesn't matter.

[@akebac]

@@jakeproven256 and wasn't the worst ...... honestly..... Star Wars was Worse..... or maybe even Smurfs...... Even to delve deeper..... if it wasn't for the "Merch War"..... we would've never started getting PSA's at ends of shows! Lol

[@jakeproven256]

@@akebac And no one complains about Star Wars for it. My point is bitch at all of them or bitch at none of them there is no in between.

[@xazylsclubhouse]

The difference between cartoon and comic threw me for a bit as an 80s kid. I'd started with the cartoon so imagine my surprise when I see some of my favourite toys gunned down 🤯

[@jamalvargas6146]

Hope That 2022 GI Joe Reboot Cartoon Is Good like GI Joe Resolute and not bad like Renegades or Sigma 6 love this franchise

[@dsanchez9703]

I kind of liked Renegades

[@wisconsinking323]

What cartoon?

[@dsanchez9703]

@@wisconsinking323 there is a gijoe cartoon planed for next year i think

[@darthXreven]

if it is good i hope it doesn't get cancelled after 1 season like renegades....

[@brandonp2824]

Renegades was awesome

[@sturner151]

Knowing how to pronounce is half the battle

[@ericray1676]

ZAR'TAN' not zartin

[@noahlandy4269]

Arashikage. Not Arigashike

[@steveangello6586]

I only know of 1 Cobra civil war, from the 80's comics. It was such a badass storyline

[@tjjohnson1675]

Love snake eye he is the definition of actions speak louder than words

[@ericray1676]

Not The Remake, He Talks All Time Time, Jabber Jaws!!!

[@spider-man6102]

My dad got me into GI Joe and got me into a lot of old stuff

[@zerocool5395]

Why were the comments turned off on the Are You Afraid of the Dark video?

[@renomotlex]

It's impossible to seemlessly tie together the live action movies, various cartoons (aside from the Marvel/Sunbow masterpiece), and all the comics from various publishers through the years. Occasionally there are plot and historical inaccuracies within each iteration. Just like how there are plot inaccuracies in real life, at times.

[@seanmcmillan472]

Snake Eyes is my favorite Gi joe character

[@saltymisfit6566]

For all his twisted beliefs, Destro has a point that conflicts drive technological advancements and that man, in their base endeavors, will seek to dominate each other

[@MrSilus2000]

This is a myth though

[@MistahBryan]

Cobra Commanders BROTHER was driving while drunk, hit the car driven by Snake Eye's parents, killing them and Snake Eye's twin sister. Cobra Commander's brother also died in the accident. So, WHY did Cobra Commander feel it necessary to kill Snake Eyes, when Snake Eyes was in Vietnam at the time of the accident?

[@alfonsopayan09]

Like the snake eyes movie or not idk I love gi joe vids on YT Great content too!

[@madhavmandava]

I always did like duke in some ways...made me sad when i thought they killed him(cough...went to a come due to major backlash from transformers the movie) in the TV series since i started there.....but i do like how the IDW comics...G.I joe resolute and renegades make Duke more understandable and cooler....

[@scarletking115]

War does lead to technological advances. Sometimes war is the a speed up of technological development. That makes new original stuff or updated stuff

[@House.Of.Pain.]

Damn, why Roadblock only get like a minute explained about him but everyone else gets like 5 minutes smh. Roadblock is one of my favorite Joes and he gets the least amount off time on a list about the quote on quote “Strongest Characters” when it comes to physical strength he’s either the strongest or one of the strongest easily!!! Seems low key kinda sketchy to me👀lol.

[@yodon6867]

The top GI Joe is Cobra's The baroness. Every woman wear her costume on Halloween

[@madhavmandava]

Oh and snake eyes is everyones fav.....though the original will be missed in IDW...spoilers for those who dont know yet.....but the legacy of SE will never Die

[@francislewis6666]

I doubt it the he man . Really what's next transformers and Thundercats.

[@francislewis6666]

Sorry to say I'm 42 and visual it's all a train wreck . Rebooted.

[@robzilla730]

YO JOE!!

[@johndonovan5521]

And learning is half the battle!

[@ernestjamesmusic995]

Most powerful Joe will always be Shipwreck. Unmatched thrusting power plus his weapon always penetrates deep. A member of model seamen that always nails his man...

[@bubbalocs5150]

Lol

[@mauricehooks320]

No Firefly?!?

[@nemesis3587]

My top five is: 1-Cobra Commander 2-Sneke Eyes 3-Storm Shadow 4-Baroness 5-Flint

[@nemesis3587]

@fardeen sunny I don't know who is stronger in terms of power. These five are my favorite characters.

[@davidtomlin237]

Sanesstro he man. .dark side. For the GI Joe. Air craft

[@masterchristopherchandler2171]

Grandmaster hop gar lama Kung fu big fan vary pond looks great 👍

[@ChanakyanStudent7971]

Shouldn't overkill be at number 1, he can single-handedly take on entire squadrons

[@stumbler10462]

A- rash-i-KA- gae

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

Zartan is my absolute favorite... Movie wise, not so much

[@JTAEKOOK4EVRR]

What about Baroness and firefly

[@rogeroxford3554]

Who are the strongest of the two factions?

[@davidtomlin237]

Sogun

[@beatswork]

What the comics didn’t come before the cartoon

[@medleystudios72]

No. You got you origin of Hawk wrong. President Kennedy approached Joe Colton and HE was the original G.I. Joe to head a team of elite soldiers. The program was halted with Kennedy's assassination. Clayton Abernathy was who was approached by Reagan in the early 80s to re-start the initiative and recruit soldiers for the team.

[@seanmcmillan472]

Do a video on Friday Foster

[@seanmcmillan472]

Destro is the best villain ever

[@davidtomlin237]

I must of been a mess. I'm most catch time

[@anyeverything7880]

I thought Sgt. Slaughter was the strongest. He was the first live action character right??? WWF?? Hmmmm.

[@Jonesmalone562]

Strongest? The title is misleading.

[@davidtomlin237]

Showgun.

[@davidtomlin237]

Regament. Bert . GI Joe

[@davidtomlin237]

Sowgun

[@Eggy247]

How many times can he say a-rash-i-ka-gay (Arashikage) wrong? It’s hard to watch the whole thing hearing that pronounced wrong so many times

[@akebac]

For the Real Geeks..... y'all know the character "Wild Bill" appeared in another cartoon of that Era...... Do y'all know which cartoon?

[@shawnpiette5372]

transformers

[@Critic_Chris90210]

I pretty much hated most of the cast in live action films. Only ones great were Ray Park. And the guy playing Storm Shadow. Worst one I could not stand was the guy who played Destro. He was a whiner and no fighter. Hope they make films more like the 1980's animated series. Loved characters on good guys and bad guys. I liked Serpentor more when he took over Cobra Commander's place. His appearance was awesome and ruthless. I liked the series Versions much better. Flint and Lady Jaye, & Sgt. Slaughter, Roadblock, Shipwreck and Snakeyes were my most favorites. Favorite villains were Serpentor, Destro, Dr. Mindbender, The Dreadlocks.

[@patricksharpe1148]

Gameworkshope is ripping off G.I Joe. Please copy strike them, before they do you.

[@langbo9999]

🎲🎲

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

not a single one of the enviernmental characters

[@drakependragon8439]

Ripcord was race swapped and played for comic relief in the movies

[@shawnpiette5372]

in the idw comics,ripcord was black.thats who the movie version was based off

[@drakependragon8439]

@@shawnpiette5372 so they used a race swapped version of a white character....yeah you didn't disprove my point about the fact that it was a garbage idea they should have used the real version not a garbage race swapped version.

[@sneakyking]

Real OGs know snake eyes is white

[@annhiggins3797]

voo.fyi ducky

[@mihousebot3045]

The sheer number of simple but insultingly bad mispronunciations make this video damn near unwatchable. FFS

[@ericray1676]

I Am Sorry, You Must Be An Employee Of The Movies, Which SUCK!!! I Liked The Action Figures, The Cartoons. That is The End Of Tolerable. I Thought The 2nd Movie Wouldn't Be Terrible, Because The Rock Was in it, I Was Wrong. He Sold Out Captain Marvel As Well. I Wont Watch his Hack, As Black Adam. DISNEY Has Ruined Everything They Had, Marvel, Star Wars. It Is Like Disney It Owned By Nazi's And They Have Finally Defeated The Hero's That Won World War 2. Now That Disney Has Changed Sides, America Needs Real Hero's To Take Care Of Them!!! A Call To America

[@drakependragon8439]

It's sad that they race swapped Snake eyes and a bunch of others members recently

[@CUniverse]

Sad? LOL

[@drakependragon8439]

@@CUniverse yeah. Sad. They keep race swapping characters because these folks believe that black characters can't make it without stealing established mantles from white characters.

[@CUniverse]

@@drakependragon8439 what characteristic of Ripcord that made it mandatory that he be white? Or maybe, just maybe, Hasbro wanted a already trademarked name to use for the character and had no qualms of a character who had no real exposure otherwise being something other than white

[@drakependragon8439]

@@CUniverse there is no characteristic that requires someone to be a certain race. Black Panther being from Africa doesn't mean he has to be black look at Elon Musk. Maybe Hasbro didn't believe that creating a new black character would have been able to get over. The same way Marvel and DC believe that new black characters can't make it so instead they steal established mantles and give hand me downs and table scraps to black characters because they need their token black rip offs

[@CUniverse]

@@drakependragon8439 Balck Panther is a terrible comparison because Wakanda eas always been cut off from other civilizations, meaning no other races were in thiwr country. And again, they had Marlon Wayans cast, they needed a character that did the role he was cats for, and Hasbro said sure, use Ripcord,its not like its the exact same character. This isn't as deep as you're trying to make it.

[@superpael]

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