TOP SECRET: A LOOK BACK AT THE NEED-TO-KNOW HISTORY BEHIND THE EPIC CLASH BETWEEN G.I. JOE AND COBRA–AND THE ORIGINS OF A HEROIC TEAM THAT BECAME THE ULTIMATE NAME IN ACTION! Be advised: This file contains classified, eyes-only intelligence regarding G.I. JOE, a highly trained, covert, special operations unit composed of men and women from around the globe. The information contained herein is the result of an extensive background investigation conducted by a special operative. The research compiled in this dossier charts the G.I. JOE team’s tremendous pursuit to bring down the nefarious world organization, COBRA, led by the ruthless Cobra Commander. These documents detail all the pertinent data regarding said subjects, including • the origin of G.I. Joe a.k.a. U.S. armed forces serviceman, Joseph Colton • the formation of Special Counter-Terrorist Group Delta–the elite squad ultimately known as unit G.I. JOE • comprehensive G.I. JOE vehicles and weapons inventory • complete profiles of team G. I. JOE personnel, including Hawk, Duke, Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Flint, Gung-Ho, and Heavy Duty, as well as threat dossiers of enemy combatants from Cobra Commander and Destro to the Baroness and Dr. Mindbender • mission report roundup on some of the most dangerous and daring missions, including the Weather Dominator, the Pyramid of Darkness, the COBRA civil war, the first mission–Operation: Lady Doomsday–and others • previews from IDW’s comic book G.I. JOE: A New Beginning along with a cover gallery of the hot new G.I. JOE comic books No other resource exists that is as authoritative or informative. Share this file only with those granted full security clearance by G.I. JOE. Yo, JOE!

Toy Stories Want to know the value of your 1961 Ideal Robot Commando in Mint-in-Package condition? How about your 1977 Kenner Darth Vader action figure? You'll find everything you're looking for in Toys & Prices 2011. This nostalgic bible, now in its 18th edition, contains the most comprehensive identification and pricing information on post-World War II toys. Included are action figures, Barbie, Fisher-Price, G.I. Joe, PEZ, and Robots, not to mention all the other fascinating toys you remember and collect! You'll also find: New listings and expanded coverage for more than 35,000 toys and 100,000 current-market values Updated commentary and advice from the country's most prominent toy experts Historical information, hobby trends and advice for evaluating toy condition Special 16-page color section featuring TV and movie-themed toys This book is the first choice of collector's, dealers, and enthusiasts to identify and assess the value of their collectible toys.

Collects eight stories featuring the special operations team known as G.I. Joe and their adventures battling the evil organization COBRA.

The most beloved G.I. JOE agent of all time ... is working with COBRA! Find out how the black-clad American ninja ends up on the wrong side of justice in this explosive mini-series.

Science fiction, fantasy, comics, romance, genre movies, games all drain into the Cultural Gutter, a website dedicated to thoughtful articles about disreputable art-media and genres that are a little embarrassing. Irredeemable. Worthy of Note, but rolling like errant pennies back into the gutter. The Cultural Gutter is dangerous because we have a philosophy. We try to balance enthusiasm with clear-eyed, honest engagement with the material and with our readers. This book expands on our mission with 10 articles each from science fiction/fantasy editor James Schellenberg, comics editor and publisher Carol Borden, romance editor Chris Szego, screen editor Ian Driscoll and founding editor and former games editor Jim Munroe.

Former Cobra agent Chameleon joins the G.I. Joe team, but when her loyalty is questioned, Flint stands by her and risks everyone's life to prove she has what it takes.