Outback (G.I. Joe)
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Outback is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's survivalist and debuted in 1987.
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Outback's primary military specialty is infantry, and his secondary military specialty is survival training instructor. Outback was an instructor at both the Survival School and the Jungle Warfare Training Center
. He has had extensive experience in Central America and other undisclosed locations. Outback is not intimidated by wilderness, and believes in being part of his environment rather than its adversary.
The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1988, packaged with Crazylegs
.
A new version of Outback was released in 1993 as part of the 'Battle Corps' line. A year later the figure was re-released in different colors.
Outback was due to be released as part of the Direct-To-Consumer line but the wave featuring him was cancelled. Outback and the other figures in the wave were later released by the G.I. Joe Collectors Club.
Outback was released in 25th anniversary form as part of the "Assault on Cobra Island" set.
G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 (May 1987). He has been testing government issued survival equipment and is picked up by a group of Joes returning from weapons testing. The entire group then has to battle an attack by Cobra Commander
and Raptor. In issue #61, he is ordered to leave three of his fellow Joes (Stalker
, Quick Kick
, and Snow Job
) behind in order that someone might know they had been captured. Despite the orders, he has trouble dealing with this. His escape from Borovia is detailed in the sixth issue of the 'Special Missions' spin-off series. Outback returns alone to G.I. Joe's Utah headquarters. Leatherneck
and Mutt
voice how they dislike he has returned alone. The former persists on this topic, leaning into Outback, who pulls a knife on him. The situation is resolved without further violence. Later, the Joes are rescued by another team. They track down Outback and reassure him he did the right thing. His escape had given them enough hope to make it through the ordeal.
Outback is later a part of reserve force of Joes that arrive to add the Joes already on Cobra Island taking part in the Cobra Island Civil War
Outback is one of the observers when Cobra Commander
leads an attack on Castle Destro
.
that has just taken over Cobra Island
. Outback says to Leatherneck that he, Outback, has just been called up two days ago. Moments later, he is shot in the lower left of his chest. Leatherneck drives off the Cobra attacker, declaring that he is angry because his 'buddy' was injured. Outback survives his injuries.
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
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...
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's survivalist and debuted in 1987.
Profile
His real name is Stuart R. Selkirk, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Outback was born in Big Piney, WyomingBig Piney, Wyoming
Big Piney is a town in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census.-History:Big Piney is the oldest settlement in Sublette County. It was founded in 1879, when rancher Daniel B...
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Outback's primary military specialty is infantry, and his secondary military specialty is survival training instructor. Outback was an instructor at both the Survival School and the Jungle Warfare Training Center
Camp Gonsalves
Camp Gonsalves is located in Northern Okinawa, Japan across the villages of Kunigami and Higashi. At JWTC contains 22 helicopter landing zones, one water surface beach access, four bivouac sites, three outdoor classrooms, one firebase, three 3rd world village target sites and one target missile...
. He has had extensive experience in Central America and other undisclosed locations. Outback is not intimidated by wilderness, and believes in being part of his environment rather than its adversary.
SURVIVAL
The word "Survival" printed on his shirt is an acronym, taken from the U.S. Army Ranger Handbook:- Size up the situation.
- Undue haste makes waste.
- Remember were you are.
- Vanquish fear and panic.
- Improve your situation.
- Value living.
- Act like the natives.
- Learn basic skills.
Toys
Outback was first released as an action figure in 1987.The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1988, packaged with Crazylegs
Crazylegs (G.I. Joe)
Crazylegs is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's assault trooper and debuted in 1987.-Profile:His real name is David O. Thomas, and his rank is that of corporal E-4...
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A new version of Outback was released in 1993 as part of the 'Battle Corps' line. A year later the figure was re-released in different colors.
Outback was due to be released as part of the Direct-To-Consumer line but the wave featuring him was cancelled. Outback and the other figures in the wave were later released by the G.I. Joe Collectors Club.
Outback was released in 25th anniversary form as part of the "Assault on Cobra Island" set.
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 (May 1987). He has been testing government issued survival equipment and is picked up by a group of Joes returning from weapons testing. The entire group then has to battle an attack by Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise. He appears in the toyline, animated series , comic books, video games, and movie as the usual principal antagonist. He is the supreme leader of the terrorist organization Cobra, and archnemesis of the Joes...
and Raptor. In issue #61, he is ordered to leave three of his fellow Joes (Stalker
Stalker (G.I. Joe)
Stalker is the code name of Army Sergeant Lonzo R. Wilkinson, a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. He is one of very few characters from the first line of the toys to have a distinct appearance from the other action figures, as he is African-American. Stalker was a major...
, Quick Kick
Quick Kick (G.I. Joe)
Quick Kick is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's martial arts expert, and debuted in 1985.-Profile:...
, and Snow Job
Snow Job (G.I. Joe)
Snow Job is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's original arctic trooper and debuted in 1983.-Bio:...
) behind in order that someone might know they had been captured. Despite the orders, he has trouble dealing with this. His escape from Borovia is detailed in the sixth issue of the 'Special Missions' spin-off series. Outback returns alone to G.I. Joe's Utah headquarters. Leatherneck
Leatherneck (G.I. Joe)
Leatherneck is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is a Marine with the G.I. Joe Team and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
and Mutt
Mutt (G.I. Joe)
Mutt is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's dog handler , and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
voice how they dislike he has returned alone. The former persists on this topic, leaning into Outback, who pulls a knife on him. The situation is resolved without further violence. Later, the Joes are rescued by another team. They track down Outback and reassure him he did the right thing. His escape had given them enough hope to make it through the ordeal.
Outback is later a part of reserve force of Joes that arrive to add the Joes already on Cobra Island taking part in the Cobra Island Civil War
Outback is one of the observers when Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe franchise. He appears in the toyline, animated series , comic books, video games, and movie as the usual principal antagonist. He is the supreme leader of the terrorist organization Cobra, and archnemesis of the Joes...
leads an attack on Castle Destro
Destro
Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV, usually referred to simply as Destro, is a fictional villain from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys from Hasbro. He is portrayed by Christopher Eccleston in the 2009 live-action film, G.I...
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Devil's Due
In the Devil's Due series, Outback is one of the many Joes drawn back into service to battle 'Coil'. It is the army created by SerpentorSerpentor
Serpentor is a fictional character from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. The character was introduced in 1986 as a toy with an air chariot and included in the animated series that same year.-Toys:...
that has just taken over Cobra Island
Cobra Island
Cobra Island is a fictional country located in the Gulf of Mexico. It 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 the G.I. Joe cartoon and the comic book series created by Marvel Comics and Devil's Due...
. Outback says to Leatherneck that he, Outback, has just been called up two days ago. Moments later, he is shot in the lower left of his chest. Leatherneck drives off the Cobra attacker, declaring that he is angry because his 'buddy' was injured. Outback survives his injuries.
Novel
Outback plays a supporting role in the G.I. Joe novel 'Fool's Gold'. It was printed by Ballantine BooksBallantine Books
Ballantine Books is a major book publisher located in the United States, founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine with his wife, Betty Ballantine. It was acquired by Random House in 1973, which in turn was acquired by Bertelsmann AG in 1998 and remains part of that company today. Ballantine's logo is a...
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External links
- Outback at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page