Cobra Commander
Creation & Design
Cobra Commander was created as the primary antagonist for the G.I. Joe franchise, designed to embody the archetype of a villainous leader with grand ambitions.Early Years
Initially introduced as the leader of the Cobra organization, Cobra Commander quickly became a symbol of villainy in the G.I. Joe universe, often clashing with the Joes in various plots.Character Development
Over the years, Cobra Commander has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a complex character with intricate motivations, often reflecting themes of power, betrayal, and ambition.Cultural Reception
Cobra Commander has been received as an iconic villain in pop culture, often referenced in various media as the archetypal evil leader.Character Details
Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
Cobra Commander, CC
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Cobra, Cobra La
Abilities:
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Cobra Battle Armor, Cobra Vehicles, Weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of G.I. Joe
1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)
1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)
Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe
1st team appearance of G.I. Joe
1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)
1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)
Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #55
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Cobra Commander, reveals he was once a used car salesman
1st appearance of Low-Light, a marksman
Origin of Cobra Commander, reveals he was once a used car salesman
1st appearance of Low-Light, a marksman
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #58
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dusty, desert trooper
1st appearance of Fred VII
Debut of new Cobra Commander armor
1st appearance of Dusty, desert trooper
1st appearance of Fred VII
Debut of new Cobra Commander armor
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #100
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Milestone issue #100
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Cobra Reborn #1
Devil's Due Publishing
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Cobra Commander
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #34
Devil's Due Publishing
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
2nd Print
Variant second printing cover art
G.I. Joe: America's Elite #13
Devil's Due Publishing
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Convention Exclusive
2006 convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Adam Riches
Action figure cover featuring Cobra Commander
Available to subscribers of the title
Variant cover art by Adam Riches
Action figure cover featuring Cobra Commander
Available to subscribers of the title
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Snake Eyes Origin #1
IDW
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto featuring Cobra Commander
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