Ripper (G.I. Joe)

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Ripper
G.I. Joe character
RipperGIJoe.jpg
First appearance1985
Voiced by Chris Latta (Sunbow/Marvel)
Jason Marsden (Renegades)
Affiliation Dreadnoks
File nameHarry Nod
Birth place Grim Cape, Tasmania, Australia

Ripper is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is affiliated with Cobra as one of the Dreadnoks and debuted in 1985.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 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 as well as a major comic series published by Marvel Comics.

Dreadnoks

The Dreadnoks are a fictional biker gang from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. They are affiliated with Cobra as shock troops, offering their mercenary services as subordinates of Zartan.

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Profile

His real name is Harry Nod. Ripper was born in Grim Cape, Tasmania, Australia.

Cape Grim point in Australia

Cape Grim is the northwestern point of Tasmania, Australia.

Australia Country in Oceania

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. The population of 25 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

Ripper was so mean that he was expelled from nursery school for extorting candy from his schoolmates. He is a professional criminal who has spent most of his adult life in various correctional institutions, and is motivated by greed and a malign dislike for the niceties of civilization; he does love motorcycles, however. Ripper specializes in edged weapons and cutting tools, and is known throughout the swamps for using his blade like a cross between a fireman's axe and a can opener to unlock gates and crack safes.

Toys

Ripper was first released as an action figure in 1985. [1]

A new mold/action figure was included during the 25th Anniversary toy line.

Comics

Marvel Comics

In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in issue 25 with Buzzer and Torch. [2] Later, Zartan assigns Ripper the task of murdering what both believe is an innocent elderly witness. He eagerly prepares for the task but the woman, who was actually The Soft Master, had long vanished. [3] Later, he impersonates the G.I. Joe member Snow-Job as part of an assassination effort against Serpentor. [4] Ripper is the one to suggest a fist fight when Serpentor confronts Fred VII, who had stolen the identity of Cobra Commander. This idea is eagerly taken up by the rest of the surrounding Cobras soldiers and is narrowly averted. [5] Ripper and the other Dreadnoks serve Fred, not knowing his true identity at the time, during the Cobra Civil War. [6]

Marvel Comics company that publishes comic books and related media

Marvel Comics is the brand name and primary imprint of Marvel Worldwide Inc., formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, a publisher of American comic books and related media. In 2009, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Worldwide's parent company.

Buzzer (<i>G.I. Joe</i>)

Buzzer is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series of the 1980s. He is affiliated with Cobra as one of the Dreadnoks and debuted in 1985.

Torch (<i>G.I. Joe</i>)

Torch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is affiliated with Cobra as one of the Dreadnoks and debuted in 1985. He is often seen working closely with Ripper and Buzzer.

Action Force

Ripper premieres in the Action Force continuity in issue #5. He and Buzzer pursue and lose a wounded Snake Eyes. [7] The two return later to steal a laser weapon being tested by Bazooka in the A.W.E. Striker. A chase ensues through a shopping 'precinct'. The Dreadnoks wipe out due to the interference of an elderly soldier that had been observing the battle. They escape but lose the weapon; Bazooka learns it would never have worked due to fundamental design flaws. [8]

Action Force was a brand of European action figures released in the 1980s that was based on the Action Man toyline. It was also used to introduce G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toys to European markets. Several publishing companies have produced comic books based on the figures.

Snake Eyes (<i>G.I. Joe</i>) character in G.I. Joe

Snake Eyes is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series. He is one of the original and most popular members of the G.I. Joe Team, and is most known for his relationships with Scarlett and Storm Shadow. Snake Eyes is one of the most prominent characters in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, having appeared in every series of the franchise since its inception. He is portrayed by Ray Park in the 2009 live-action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and the 2013 sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

Bazooka (<i>G.I. Joe</i>)

Bazooka is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's missile specialist and debuted in 1985.

Devil's Due comics

In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe series he still works as a Dreadnok but runs the highly successful 'Uncle Wilkins Hard Grape Soda' company. The Cobra operatives Tomax and Xamot work with him to help the business succeed. [9] Later, he works with other Dreadnoks to supervise their purchase of a nuclear weapon. [10] He is part of a grouping of Dreadnoks and Cobra officers who get into a running gun-fight with an out of control Battle Android Trooper. [11] A flashback in the next issue shows Ripper and some of the other Cobras being arrested by Chicago police. [12]

Devils Due Publishing

Devil's Due Publishing is an independent comic book publisher in the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, DDP is best known for its wide selection of genres, including licensed and original creator-owned properties that populate its monthly comic book series and graphic novels.

Tomax and Xamot

Tomax and Xamot Paoli are fictional characters from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. They are the co-leaders of Cobra's elite troops, the Crimson Guard, and debuted in 1985.

B.A.T. (<i>G.I. Joe</i>)

The Battle Android Trooper (B.A.T.) is a fictional robot from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. Created by the evil Cobra Organization, the B.A.Ts provide disposable brute strength to the Cobra army.

Other versions

In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe Vs. Transformers 2, Ripper is changed by Cybertronian technology so he can manifest his signature weapon from his arm at will.

Animated series

Sunbow

He first appeared in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series in "The Revenge of Cobra" mini-series. In "The Revenge of Cobra" Zartan and the Dreadnoks recovered a piece of Destro's Weather Dominator, offering to sell it to the highest bidder, Cobra or G.I. Joe. [13] Ripper is voiced by Chris Latta. [14]

G.I. Joe: The Movie

Ripper also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie . [15]

Renegades

Ripper first appears in the G.I. Joe: Renegades episode "Dreadnoks Rising." He is seen as a member of the Dreadnoks.

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References

  1. ↑ Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 105. ISBN   0-87341-301-6.
  2. ↑ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984)
  3. ↑ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #35 (1985)
  4. ↑ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #52
  5. ↑ G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #64 (October 1987)
  6. ↑ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #73-76
  7. ↑ "Action Force" #5 (April 4, 1987)
  8. ↑ "Action Force" #33-34 (October 1987)
  9. ↑ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #2 (2001)
  10. ↑ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #6 (2002)
  11. ↑ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #12-13 (December 2002)
  12. ↑ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #14 (Feb 2003)
  13. ↑ Thomas Wheeler (February 2010). "Retrospective Review: A History of Dreadnok Ripper". G.I. Joe Collectors Club Magazine: 11.
  14. ↑ "Roll Call". G.I. Joe Roll Call. Joe Headquarters. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
  15. ↑ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987.
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