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| “ | Long live COBRA, the greatest! HAHAHAHA! | „ |
| ~ Cobra Commander in the G.I. Joe arcade game. |
The Cobra Commander is the main antagonist of Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise.
He is the vile yet enigmatic ruthless supreme founder and director of COBRA. He is known to have deliberately started political and social conflict in a number of areas around the world while being able to amassed an army by recruiting displaced people, promising them money, power and a chance to get back at the world that hurt them. In return, Cobra demands that they swear absolute loyalty to his cause, which is none other than partaking in worldwide domination. He is also the arch-nemesis of the Heroic G.I Joe Team (Primarily towards Conrad S. Hauter).
Personality[]
Heartless, sadistic, brutal, power-hungry, and spiteful, Cobra Commander's one and only goal has ever been world domination. Cobra Commander is also of high intelligence, demonstrated by his many elaborate plans and displays interest in working in the front lines of his own schemes. He is a twisted individual with sinister goals and will do whatever it takes to rule over everything.
He is known for being soft-spoken, although his calm and sly persona is often shed when he is upset, with his rage being notably nightmarish. He is feared by many, and others are wary to not cross or upset him out of fear of invoking his wrath. He lacks any empathy for others, seeing allies as disposable tools and enemies to be destroyed. He is also immensely egotistical as he only does what benefits him and considers himself to be superior to others.
Appearances[]
Sunbow series[]
- Main article: Cobra Commander (Sunbow series)
Sigma 6[]
In G.I. Joe: Sigma 6, Cobra Commander's profile has been modified, stating that he considers himself a warrior king. This rendition of the character possesses snake-like eyes as well as full battle armor. He wears a helmet that resembles a snake's head and covers his face with a hood. The snake staff he carries contains a number of hidden weapons systems. The Commander was voiced by Marc Thompson.
Live-action series[]
- Main article: Cobra Commander (G.I. Joe Film Series)
Resolute series[]
- Main article: Cobra Commander (G.I. Joe: Resolute)
Renegades series[]
- Main article: Cobra Commander (G.I. Joe: Renegades)
Other Media[]
Smite[]
In Smite, Cobra Commander is set to appear as a skin for Hou Yi, being released alongside a larger G.I. Joe event on April 18th, 2023.
Portrayals[]
- In the GI Joe: A Real American Hero animated series he was voiced by the late Chris Latta, who is also known for voicing Starscream in the G1 Transformers cartoon.
- In Sgt. Savage and his Screaming Eagles, he was voiced by Scott McNeil.
- In Spy Troops and Valor vs. Venom, he was voiced by Michael Dobson.
- In Sigma 6, he was voiced by Marc Thompson.
- In GI Joe: Resolute and GI Joe: Renegades, he was voiced by Charlie Adler.
Quotes[]
RAH[]
| “ | My dear Dr. Burkhart -- You will soon see the distinct advantages of having no scruples whatsoever! | „ |
| ~ Cobra Commander (RAH Issue #1/June 1982) |
IDW[]
| “ | You still see us as villains in a Saturday morning cartoon. I understand that Tomax and Xamot had you engaged in all manner of mayhem. They found ways to create as much carnage as possible while maintaining a legitimate business. That's their temperament. You'll find it's NOT mine. The key to success is to consider every possible road toward it, and let nothing—not morality, law, or personal preference—influence your choice of the best one. You'll be surprised by how often that road is not a violent one. | „ |
| ~ Cobra Commander. |
Trivia[]
- According to Larry Hama, one of the creators and lead writers of the Marvel Comics 1982-1994 G.I. Joe run, Cobra Commander was inspired by William F. Buckley Jr., a noted conservative politico and founder of the National Review magazine.[1] Buckely Jr. is credited in the development of New Right and Fusionism, but also identified for having a role in the gradual radicalization of the American Right.
External Links[]
- Cobra Commander on the Pure Evil Wiki
- Cobra Commander on the G.I. Joe Wiki (Sigma 6)
References[]
- ↑ Root, Tom (May 1998), "ToyFare Q&A: Larry Hama", ToyFare, vol. 1, no. 9, pp. 38–43
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