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Billy Kessler
Billy Kessler is a fictional character in the comic book series '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero''. He is the son of the main villain of the series, Cobra Commander, but fights against his father and the forces of Cobra Command, learning martial arts under the tutelage of Storm Shadow, who helps him after a botched attempt on Cobra Commander's life. While still a boy, he loses an eye and a leg when a Cobra operative destroys a car in which he is riding, and after recovering he goes on to become a member of his father's greatest enemy, the G.I. Joe team. Marvel Comics Early life He first appears as a boy being held captive by Doctor Venom in the town of Springfield. While the Cobra scientist uses the Brainwave Scanner on Snake Eyes, Billy befriends fellow captives Scarlett and Zap. He tells them of Cobra's takeover of Springfield, and then helps them break out and rescue Snake Eyes. The Joes offer to take him with them but he refuses, wanting to stay and fight. In his next appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arashikage
Storm Shadow is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is best known as the Cobra Commander's ninja bodyguard, and for his history with fellow ninja Snake Eyes. Throughout their history, he has changed sides several times; conflicted in loyalties between Cobra, G.I. Joe, and his blood brother, Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow is one of the most prominent characters in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, and has appeared in every series since its inception. He is portrayed by Lee Byung-hun in the 2009 live-action film '' G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'', and the 2013 sequel '' G.I. Joe: Retaliation''. Andrew Koji portrayed Storm Shadow in the 2021 film, '' Snake Eyes''. Profile In his original ''A Real American Hero'' incarnation, Storm Shadow's real name is Thomas S. Arashikage (トーマス・嵐影) (''Arashi'' meaning "Storm" and ''kage'' meaning "shadow" in Japanese), a Japanese American. Storm Shadow ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Real American Hero (Marvel Comics)
''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' (also known as Action Force in the UK) is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. It was supported by two animated series (Sunbow, then DIC Entertainment, DIC) as well as a major comic series published by Marvel Comics. The toyline continues to play a large part in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. This version of G.I. Joe is still much recognized by many people who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s. Origin "A Real American Hero" was brought about as a revival of the original G.I. Joe brand of the 1960s and 1970s. After the 12" figure had been absent from toy shelves for a few years, G.I. Joe was re-introduced in a action figure format following the success of the ''Star Wars'' and ''Micronauts'' 3" scale toylines. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |