The Complete History of Cobra-La: G.I. Joe's Most Divisive Villains
By
Brett White
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A comprehensive deep-dive into the history, lore, and cultural perception of Cobra-La, the serpentine villains introduced in 1987's G.I. Joe: The Movie. The article traces how these antagonists were initially divisive among fans but have since been re-evaluated and celebrated. It includes extensive analysis of their origins, design, and place in G.I. Joe mythology, featuring insights from story consultant Buzz Dixon.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's like you're in a train station and there is a slow moving freight train going by, and every time a boxcar passes with an open door, you have to throw something inside. If you can throw something good inside, wonderful. But something has to go inside.
Considered divisive upon their introduction in 1987's G.I. Joe: The Movie, the consensus around the secretive serpentine sect has evolved.
From condemnation to celebration, let this unspooling body of work tell the tale.
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