History Characters / GIJoe

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For characters from the IDW comic series, see [[Characters/GIJoeIDW here]].

->'''Voiced By:''' John Stephenson (''WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero'', Sunbow series)

* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: [[spoiler: He is killed off in both the Devil's Due Publishing continuity that served as a continuation of the Marvel Comics series and the IDW Publishing continuation that has since replaced the Devil's Due series as canon, but both continuities have his death occur under different circumstances. In the former, Cobra Commander murders him with a poisoned dart. In the latter, he is slain by [[CyberNinja Blue Ninjas]] to sell them as a dangerous new threat.]]
* {{Expy}}:

* LegacyCharacter: [[spoiler: In "Transformers vs. G.I. Joe" issue 13 he inherits BOTH titles of "Snake Eyes" (from his Sensei) AND Cobra Commander due to the first Snake Eyes [[YourHeadAsplode remotely detonating the explosives]] in the previous Commander's helmet.]]
** NinjaPirateZombieRobot: [[spoiler: Billy becomes a Cobra-G.I. Joe-Transformer-Arashikage-Reptile-human fusion after losing AnArmAndALeg against Snake-Eyes and having his [[WeCanRebuildHim limbs replaced]] after Megatron binary-bonds him to the Decepticons Army and Limbot. Billy not only leaded the remnants of COBRA as their new Commander, but also inherited the [[CoolSword Master Sword]] and both; the "Snake Eyes'" title and costume. To show him embracing both roles now there's a COBRA insignia on his chest.]]

* MissingMom: Cobra Commander told Billy she was dead. [[spoiler: He was lying.]]

* IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Kwinn often compares Dr. Venom to a [[WickedWeasel weasel]], but also believes that [[NotSoDifferent all men have a "weasel spirit" within]]. He ultimately decides to let the doctor go to overcome his "inner weasel". This proves [[InTheBack fatal]].

* SparedByTheAdaptation: He remains alive in ''ComicBook/TransformersVsGIJoe'' as well as [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW the main IDW continuity]].

* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: [[spoiler: He is killed off in both the Devil's Due Publishing and the IDW Publishing continuation that has since replaced the DDP's series, but both continuities have his death occur under different circumstances. In the former, Cobra Commander murders him with a poisoned dart. In the latter, he is slain by [[CyberNinja Blue Ninjas]] to sell them as a dangerous new threat.]]

* CanonImmigrant: Originally a comics-only character, but he's mentioned by Jinx in ''[[WesternAnimation/GIJoeTheMovie]]'' and actually appeared in ''Retaliation''.

* CombatPragmatist: Being part of the RescueArc for Stalker, Quick Kick and Snow Job from a Borovian gulag n the original Marvel saga, he simply got rid from a posse behind him, Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow and Jinx by jumping from a moving car to another armed with a hammer and three grenades.

* NoNameGiven: Besides of his moniker, he's known just as "Sensei Moore".

** TheDeterminator: This put him in a coma for six months, but he did not die.

* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: [[spoiler: He is killed off in both the Devil's Due Publishing and the IDW Publishing continuation that has since replaced the DDP's series, but both continuities have his death occur under different circumstances]].
** KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler: Dies fighting [[CyberNinja Blue Ninjas]] in ARAH #172. In the DDP continuity, Cobra Commander murders him with a poisoned dart.]]

* MadeOfIron: Holded himself pretty well against Snake-Eyes in a one on one combat to a stalemate, while describing how he fought and beat a polar bear.

* TheApprentice: Amongst his most outstanding pupils you can count Jinx, Billy Kessler, Nunchuck and a young street urchin by the name Tyrone.

The son of Cobra Commander. Billy was present for his father's StartOfDarkness and grew to despise the madman that his father became. He eventually becomes a Ninja Apprentice and occasionally joins forces with others opposed to his father's plans.

!!'''Jesse Kwinn'''
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An Eskimo mercenary who worked for the CIA, KGB, [=MI6=], and Cobra. Known for his strict code of honor, Kwinn never betrays his clients and always keeps his word, even when given to an enemy.
* {{BFG}}: His .30 caliber M1919 Browning is smaller than Roadblock's .50 caliber, but it's a rather heavy weapon that most soldiers mount on a tripod, and Kwinn carries it ''by hand.''
* TheBigGuy: A giant of a man with strength to match. He's no [[DumbMuscle dummy]], though.
* ExactWords: He promised Dr. Venom not to kill him as he lived. When the traitorous doctor shoots him, a grenade falls out of the dead Kwinn's hand, killing Dr Venom.
* FireForgedFriends: While he and Snake-Eyes initially worked together out of necessity, they gradually became friends during their ordeal.
* GenerationXerox: DDP gave him a son, Ghost Bear, who is also a mercenary.
* IconicItem: His skull necklace.
* IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Kwinn often compares Dr. Venom to a [[WickedWeasel weasel]], but also believes that [[NotSoDifferent all men have a "weasel spirit" within]]. He ultimately decides to let the doctor go to overcome his "inner weasel". This proves [[InTheBack fatal]].
* MadeOfIron: No sells Snake-Eyes in one on one combat, and describes fighting and defeating a polar bear.
* PunchClockVillain: Does not particularly like Cobra, [[DirtyCommunists really hates the KGB]], but takes jobs for both because they pay well.
* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: After Dr. Venom double-crosses him [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder one too many times]], Kwinn finally decides to track him down. When it's all said and done, he decides to spare the not-so-good doctor, but see Exact Words above.
* ShoutOut: To "Quinn the Eskimo" by Music/BobDylan.
* ThirdPersonPerson: Frequently referred to himself in the third person.
* WorthyOpponent: Sees Snake-Eyes as one. Eventually they team up to take down a certain MadScientist.

* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: He is killed off in both the Devil's Due Publishing continuation and the IDW Publishing continuation that has since replaced the Devil's Due series, but both continuities have his death occur under different circumstances. The Devil's Due continuity has him shot with a poison dart by his own father in the 33rd issue of ''America's Elite'', while the IDW continuation has him killed by the Blue Ninjas in issue 172.
* {{Expy}}: An IdealHero teenager with a pretty common name seeks revenge on a masked supervillain for "what he did to my father." Turns out said villain actually IS his father. Gets trained by a master martial artist. He sets out to confront his father before his training is complete, resulting in a disastrous encounter where he loses a limb and nearly dies. After recovering from his injuries and getting a cybernetic replacement for his missing limb, he completes his training. Realizes that his father must be stopped, and that a confrontation with him is inevitable, but does not want to be put in a situation where he's forced to destroy him. Are we talking about Billy or [[Characters/StarWarsLukeSkywalker Luke]]?

* KilledOffForReal:
** [[spoiler: Dies fighting [[CyberNinja Blue Ninjas]] in ARAH #172]].
** [[spoiler: In the DDP continuity, Cobra Commander murders him with a poisoned bullet.]]

* LegacyCharacter: [[spoiler: In "Transformers vs. G.I. Joe" issue 13 he inherits BOTH titles of "Snake Eyes" (from his Sensei) AND Cobra Commander (due to the first Snake Eyes [[YourHeadAsplode remotely detonating the explosives]] in the previous Commander's helmet); he wears Snake Eyes' ninja uniform as "Snake Eyes 2.0." while having a COBRA insignia on the uniform's chest to designate him as "Cobra Commander."]]

* NinjaPirateZombieRobot: By the end of "Transformers vs. GI Joe" issue 13, [[spoiler: Billy has become a Cobra-G.I. Joe-Transformer-Arashikage-Reptile-human fusion who not only leads the remnants of COBRA as the new Cobra Commander, he has also inherited the Master Sword and the both title and costume of "Snake Eyes." But to show him embracing both roles, there is now a COBRA insignia on the chest.]]

* SparedByTheAdaptation: While killed off in both the Devil's Due and IDW continuations of the Marvel Comics continuity, he remains alive in ''ComicBook/TransformersVsGIJoe'' as well as [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW the main IDW continuity]].

* WeCanRebuildHim: ''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe'' has him lose his arm and leg to Snake-Eyes and having his limbs replaced after Megatron binary-bonds him to the Decepticons Army and Limbot.

!!'''The Blind Master'''
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->'''Portrayed By:''' [[Music/WuTangClan RZA]] (''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'')

An American soldier who is blinded by a combat injury and "stranded in Tokyo", and is taken in by the Arashikage Clan, eventually becoming one of their Masters.

* CanonImmigrant: Originally a comics only character, but mentioned in [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeTheMovie the animated movie]] and actually appears in ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation''.
* CaneFu: Uses his cane as a weapon.
* CoolCar: A Ford GT 40 Mark V.
* DisabilityImmunity: For obvious reasons, he can easily detect Zartan regardless of what disguise he takes on.
-->'''Blind Master:''' You can't fool us "vision impaired" folks with that hologram jive. Besides, I still remember the way you smell.
* HandicappedBadass: Despite being blind, he's still a master martial artist, is able to sense how close he is to the blast radius of a grenade, and [[BlindDriving he can still drive]] ("Only at night").
* HawaiianShirtedTourist: Frequently wore a Hawaiian shirt and a Panama hat.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: Hawaiian shirts tend to stand out. Occasionally lampshaded by other characters.
* MadeOfIron: "The Blind Master has a talent for surviving explosions."
* MightyWhitey: He's black, but he is an American who gets trained by a Ninja clan and becomes good enough to actually become one of their leaders.
* ToylessToylineCharacter: He was this for about 21 years, but he eventually got a toy based on his aforementioned ''Retaliation'' appearance including a cool and unique weapon, a [[WeaponizedHeadgear razor-sharped hat]] ala [[Film/{{Goldfinger}} Oddjob]].
* YourEyesCanDeceiveYou: Teaches this to his students.

A U.S. Army Major General who played adviser to the G.I. Joe commanders. Known as "Iron Butt".

* TheBrigadier
* NoNameGiven: His first name is classified. According to the ''Essential Guide'', it's Aaron.

* TakeUpMySword / YouAreInCommandNow: After suffering a heart attack, he decided to retire and named Hawk as his successor.

* ToylessToylineCharacter: He was this for about 20 years, but he eventually got a toy based on his aforementioned ''Retaliation'' appearance.

* NoNameGiven: His first name is classified.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He has a thorough understanding of politics that enable him to see viewpoints from all sides.

An eskimo mercenary who worked for the CIA, KGB, [=MI6=], and Cobra. Known for his strict code of honor, Kwinn never betrays his clients and always keeps his word, even when given to an enemy.

* IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Kwinn often compares Dr. Venom to a [[WickedWeasel weasel]], but also believes that all men have a "weasel spirit" within. He ultimately decides to let the doctor go to overcome his "inner weasel". This proves [[InTheBack fatal]].

An eskimo mercenary who worked for the CIA, KGB, MI6, and Cobra. Known for his strict code of honor, Kwinn never betrays his clients and always keeps his word, even when given to an enemy.

!!'''Kwinn the eskimo'''
-->'''Real Name:''' Jesse Kwinn

An eskimo mercenary who has taken contracts for both Cobra and the Soviets, but sometimes helped the G.I. Joe team due to his sense of honor.

* GenerationXerox: His son, Ghost Bear.

* ExactWords: He promised Dr Venom not to kill him as he lived. When the traitorous doctor shoots him, a grenade falls out of the dead Kwinn's hand, killing Dr Venom.

* NinjaPirateZombieRobot: By the end of "Transformers vs. GI Joe" issue 13, [[spoiler: Billy has become a Cobra-GIJoe-Transformer-Arashikage-Reptile-human fusion who not only leads the remnants of COBRA as the new Cobra Commander, he has also inherited the Master Sword and the both title and costume of "Snake Eyes." But to show him embracing both roles, there is now a COBRA insignia on the chest.]]

* ToylessToylineCharacter

* BadassGrandpa: The Marvel comics implies that the war where he lost his sight was [[UsefulNotes/TheKoreanWar Korea]], which would put him in his fifties at least.

![[Characters/GIJoeGIJoes G.I. Joes]]

![[Characters/GIJoeCobra Cobra]]

![[Characters/GIJoeRedShadows Red Shadows]]

![[Characters/GIJoePhoenixGuard Phoenix Guard]]

!Other

* ShoutOut: To "Quinn the Eskimo" by BobDylan.

* HandicappedBadass: Despite being blind, he's still a master martial artist, is able to sense how close he is to the blast radius of a grenade, and [[BlindDriving he can still drive]] ("[[BellisariosMaxim Only at night]]").

* AudienceSurrogate: Provided a civilian perspective on the Joe vs Cobra conflict.
* AnArmAndALeg: Lost an eye and a leg when Scrap-Iron blew up his car with a missle.

* {{Expy}}: An IdealHero teenager with a pretty common name seeks revenge on a supervillain who wears a CoolHelmet for "what he did to my father." Turns out said villain actually IS his father. Gets trained by a master martial artist. Loses a limb, gains a cybernetic replacement, and becomes a better martial artist. Realizes that his father must be stopped, and that a confrontation with him is inevitable, but does not want to be put in a situation where he's forced to destroy him. Are we talking about Billy or [[Characters/StarWarsLukeSkywalker Luke]]?
* EyepatchOfPower

* LaResistance

* BadassGrandpa: The Marvel comics implies that he war where he lost his sight was [[UsefulNotes/TheKoreanWar Korea]], which would put him in his fifties at least.
* CanonImmigrant: Originally a comics only character, but mentioned in [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeTheMovie the animated movie]] and actually appears in the live action one.

* {{Expy}}: An IdealHero teenager with a pretty common name seeks revenge on a supervillain who wears a CoolHelmet for "what he did to my father." Turns out said villain actually IS his father. Gets trained by a master martial artist. Loses a limb, gains a cybernetic replacement, and becomes a better martial artist. Realizes that his father must be stopped, and that a confrontation with him is inevitable, but does not want to be put in a situation where he's forced to destroy him. Are we talking about Billy or [[Franchise/StarWars Luke]]?