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| The island would go on to serve as the central headquarters for Cobra. It is the site of multiple Cobra-Joe confrontations, many concerning airspace. As an actual nation, it was forbidden for the G.I.Joe team to violate its airspace or territory, though of course Cobra had no qualms about spying on U.S. soil.<ref>"G.I.Joe Special Missions" #28</ref> | The island would go on to serve as the central headquarters for Cobra. It is the site of multiple Cobra-Joe confrontations, many concerning airspace. As an actual nation, it was forbidden for the G.I.Joe team to violate its airspace or territory, though of course Cobra had no qualms about spying on U.S. soil.<ref>"G.I.Joe Special Missions" #28</ref> | ||
| Cobra Island is threatened by an advanced missile; the threat is nuetralized during a battle between unofficial Joe forces and the ]. |
Cobra Island is threatened by an advanced missile; the threat is nuetralized during a battle between unofficial Joe forces and the ].<ref>''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' #60 (June 1987)</ref> | ||
| Many important facilities are established on the island, such as a ], a dedicated surgical hospital<ref>"G.I.Joe" issue #46</ref>, an airfield and luxury hotel for visiting dignitaries (usually third-world dictators looking to buy weapons). One of the main features is the "land-locked ]", a seemingly mundane sunken cargo ship raised up with the island which hides a storehouse of advanced technology (including the Cobra space shuttle and launch facility) and is frequently used as an operations center. After Cobra is forced to retreat from Springfield<ref>"G.I.Joe" issue #50</ref> the Island gains a significant civilian population. | Many important facilities are established on the island, such as a ], a dedicated surgical hospital<ref>"G.I.Joe" issue #46</ref>, an airfield and luxury hotel for visiting dignitaries (usually third-world dictators looking to buy weapons). One of the main features is the "land-locked ]", a seemingly mundane sunken cargo ship raised up with the island which hides a storehouse of advanced technology (including the Cobra space shuttle and launch facility) and is frequently used as an operations center. After Cobra is forced to retreat from Springfield<ref>"G.I.Joe" issue #50</ref> the Island gains a significant civilian population. | ||
| Geographically the island is very small, barely 5 square miles in area. Its most prominent feature is its central active volcanic peak, created by the same forces which originally raised the island. The G.I. Joe team mountaineering expert ] commented that the volcano is unusually rough, jagged and steep, whereas most volcanic mountains are characterized by smooth regular slopes. Other terrains include tropical jungle (which grew quickly on the new island) and a swamp in which ] maintained security with his trained crocodiles. |
Geographically the island is very small, barely 5 square miles in area. Its most prominent feature is its central active volcanic peak, created by the same forces which originally raised the island. The G.I. Joe team mountaineering expert ] commented that the volcano is unusually rough, jagged and steep, whereas most volcanic mountains are characterized by smooth regular slopes. Other terrains include tropical jungle (which grew quickly on the new island) and a swamp in which ] maintained security with his trained crocodiles.<ref>''G.I. Joe Yearbook'' #4 (1988)</ref> | ||
| The largest conflict to occur on the island was the Cobra Civil War<ref>"G.I.Joe" #71-78</ref>. Tensions between ] and the Crimson Guardsman Fred VII (masquerading as ]) caused by competition for control of Cobra exploded into open combat between the different factions. The fighting would grow to involve G.I. Joe and Destro's Iron Grenadiers as well. Control of the airfield became a major turning point in the short war. Serpentor's faction was on the verge of seizing victory when he was assassinated by ], leaving Fredd VII unopposed. Many high-ranking Cobra officers die as a result of the war, and most facilities on the island are damaged. | The largest conflict to occur on the island was the Cobra Civil War<ref>"G.I.Joe" #71-78</ref>. Tensions between ] and the Crimson Guardsman Fred VII (masquerading as ]) caused by competition for control of Cobra exploded into open combat between the different factions. The fighting would grow to involve G.I. Joe and Destro's Iron Grenadiers as well. Control of the airfield became a major turning point in the short war. Serpentor's faction was on the verge of seizing victory when he was assassinated by ], leaving Fredd VII unopposed. Many high-ranking Cobra officers die as a result of the war, and most facilities on the island are damaged. | ||
| Cobra Island is abandoned after the collapse of Cobra.{{ |
Cobra Island is abandoned after the collapse of Cobra.{{Issue|date=December 2009}} Sometime later it is taken over by ],{{Issue|date=December 2009}} then again deserted.{{Issue|date=December 2009}} | ||
| == Devil's Due == | == Devil's Due == | ||
| Following Cobra's defeat in 1994, Cobra Island was captured by U.N. forces. It serves as the base of operations for ] and ]. It's geography has changed. Before, it had been a relatively flat island with one mountain. Now it had towering cliffs surrounding a fortified harbor. |
Following Cobra's defeat in 1994, Cobra Island was captured by U.N. forces. It serves as the base of operations for ] and ]. It's geography has changed. Before, it had been a relatively flat island with one mountain. Now it had towering cliffs surrounding a fortified harbor.<ref>"G.I.Joe A Real American Hero" #24 (Nov. 2003)</ref>. Later, the U.S. Government sells Cobra island to what seems to be a research firm called "Gen-Tek". As discovered by a Joe assault force, this company is yet another Cobra front.<ref>"G.I.Joe A Real American Hero" #28 (March 2004)</ref>. The purchasing was handled by the Cobra businessmen ]. It serves as Cobra's headquarters before the organization moved to the ]. The island was destroyed when the G.I. Joe team drops a nuclear weapon on it. | ||
| == Cartoons == | == Cartoons == | ||
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| == Novel == | == Novel == | ||
| Cobra Island is a featured location in the G.I.Joe novel 'Fool's Gold'. |
Cobra Island is a featured location in the G.I.Joe novel 'Fool's Gold'.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Cobra Island is the main base of operations for the fictional Cobra Organization featured in the G.I. Joe toyline from the 1980s. It is featured in both the cartoon and comics.
Marvel Comics
In the comics, Cobra Island is in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is artificially created as the result of a plan by Crimson Guard scientist Professor Appel. False information in Appel's home led the Joes to target an underwater bunker with a massive drop of non-nuclear bombs. The explosion triggered a faultline releasing volcanic stresses forcing an area of the ocean floor to rise above sea level.
Realizing the strategic value of the new territory, G.I.Joe attempts to dislodge Cobra from the island via a pitched assault. The G.I. Joe team had nearly won when they were called off by the United States, as lawyers in Cobra's employ had successfully maneuvered to get the island sovereign nation status and recognition by the U.N..
The island would go on to serve as the central headquarters for Cobra. It is the site of multiple Cobra-Joe confrontations, many concerning airspace. As an actual nation, it was forbidden for the G.I.Joe team to violate its airspace or territory, though of course Cobra had no qualms about spying on U.S. soil.
Cobra Island is threatened by an advanced missile; the threat is nuetralized during a battle between unofficial Joe forces and the Dreadnoks.
Many important facilities are established on the island, such as a Terrordrome, a dedicated surgical hospital, an airfield and luxury hotel for visiting dignitaries (usually third-world dictators looking to buy weapons). One of the main features is the "land-locked freighter", a seemingly mundane sunken cargo ship raised up with the island which hides a storehouse of advanced technology (including the Cobra space shuttle and launch facility) and is frequently used as an operations center. After Cobra is forced to retreat from Springfield the Island gains a significant civilian population.
Geographically the island is very small, barely 5 square miles in area. Its most prominent feature is its central active volcanic peak, created by the same forces which originally raised the island. The G.I. Joe team mountaineering expert Alpine commented that the volcano is unusually rough, jagged and steep, whereas most volcanic mountains are characterized by smooth regular slopes. Other terrains include tropical jungle (which grew quickly on the new island) and a swamp in which Croc Master maintained security with his trained crocodiles.
The largest conflict to occur on the island was the Cobra Civil War. Tensions between Serpentor and the Crimson Guardsman Fred VII (masquerading as Cobra Commander) caused by competition for control of Cobra exploded into open combat between the different factions. The fighting would grow to involve G.I. Joe and Destro's Iron Grenadiers as well. Control of the airfield became a major turning point in the short war. Serpentor's faction was on the verge of seizing victory when he was assassinated by Zartan, leaving Fredd VII unopposed. Many high-ranking Cobra officers die as a result of the war, and most facilities on the island are damaged.
Cobra Island is abandoned after the collapse of Cobra. Sometime later it is taken over by Firefly, then again deserted.
Devil's Due
Following Cobra's defeat in 1994, Cobra Island was captured by U.N. forces. It serves as the base of operations for Serpentor and The Coil. It's geography has changed. Before, it had been a relatively flat island with one mountain. Now it had towering cliffs surrounding a fortified harbor.. Later, the U.S. Government sells Cobra island to what seems to be a research firm called "Gen-Tek". As discovered by a Joe assault force, this company is yet another Cobra front.. The purchasing was handled by the Cobra businessmen Tomax and Xamot. It serves as Cobra's headquarters before the organization moved to the Monolith Base. The island was destroyed when the G.I. Joe team drops a nuclear weapon on it.
Cartoons
In the cartoon, the island's location and origins were never explained. It debuted in the second season mini-series "Arise Serpentor, Arise" as Cobra's main headquarters.
Novel
Cobra Island is a featured location in the G.I.Joe novel 'Fool's Gold'.
References
- "G.I. Joe" #40
- "G.I. Joe" #41
- "G.I.Joe Special Missions" #28
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #60 (June 1987)
- "G.I.Joe" issue #46
- "G.I.Joe" issue #50
- G.I. Joe Yearbook #4 (1988)
- "G.I.Joe" #71-78
- "G.I.Joe A Real American Hero" #24 (Nov. 2003)
- "G.I.Joe A Real American Hero" #28 (March 2004)
- Fool's Gold on Amazon.com