Shockwave (G.I. Joe)
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Shockwave 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 S.W.A.T.
specialist and debuted in 1988.
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Shockwave's primary military specialty is Special Weapons and Tactics
, and his secondary military specialty is choir. Shockwave was the youngest member of the Detroit Police Department S.W.A.T. Team, and had earned two citations for bravery before joining the G.I. Joe Team. Shockwave is his S.W.A.T. Team's door kicker – the first one inside, and the first to find out how bad the situation really is. As a member of a choir, he is also a tenor
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The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1989, packaged with Lightfoot
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A new version of Shockwave was released as an action figure in 1992, as part of the DEF (Drug Elimination Force) line.
A new version of the toy was named Shockblast and released in a 25th anniversary style two-pack with Destro in 2008. Shockblast was recolored in 2009 and released in a two-pack with a Night Creeper as part of the Rise of Cobra toyline.
G.I. Joe series, he first chronologically appeared in G.I. Joe Special Missions #17 (Jan 1989).
In G.I. Joe #86, he is with a team of Joes who respond to an emergency call from a facility at the top of the Chrysler Building
. Shockwave, Hawk
, Lightfoot
, Repeater and Stalker
learn the facility is part of the Strategic Defense Initiative
and controls a 'death ray' that Cobra wishes to copy. The Joes successfully keep the information out of Cobra hands.
In the next issue, Shockwave is part of a Joe observation team sent to spy on Destro's Scotland castle. He works with Flint
, Sneak Peek and Outback
. The team get caught up in the middle of a battle when Cobra Commander
attacks Destro.
Shockwave, Recondo
and Lt. Falcon team up with the Oktober Guard in the fictional country of Sierra Gordo. In an attempt to escape from Iron Grenadiers
, three of the Guard willingly sacrifice their lives to protect their comrades and the train full of soldiers the Joes have hidden themselves on.
Over in 'Special Missions', Shockwave leads a hostage rescue attempt when two terrorists take a family hostage in an isolated farmhouse. Shockwave is the one to figure out a potentially deadly error; the Joes had mistaken the innocent father for one of the terrorists because the man had an injury caused a leering smile. The mission ends with the family safe.
Shockwave also joins the DEF with Bullet-Proof, Mutt
, and Cutter
against the Headman.
being wounded, but they accomplish their goal. Shockwave is one of the many Joes assaulting Cobra Island
during the second Cobra civil war. While most of the team was away recovering from the battle, Shockwave was one of the Joes who helped Duke recruit Scott Sturgis into the team as Scanner. After the Jugglers cut the team down to only a handful of members, Shockwave made the cut. He and the other Joes joined new commander Philip Rey in stopping a Cobra Invasion of the PITT. Shockwave then took part in assaulting Cobra's Monolith Base.
After the team was restructured during America's Elite, Shockwave was placed on reserve status. He was reactivated during World War III and deployed to Columbia.
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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 of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's S.W.A.T.
SWAT
A SWAT team is an elite tactical unit in various national law enforcement departments. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular officers...
specialist and debuted in 1988.
Profile
His real name is Jason A. Faria, and his rank is that of corporal E-4. Shockwave was born in Dearborn, MichiganDearborn, Michigan
-Economy:Ford Motor Company has its world headquarters in Dearborn. In addition its Dearborn campus contains many research, testing, finance and some production facilities. Ford Land controls the numerous properties owned by Ford including sales and leasing to unrelated businesses such as the...
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Shockwave's primary military specialty is Special Weapons and Tactics
SWAT
A SWAT team is an elite tactical unit in various national law enforcement departments. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular officers...
, and his secondary military specialty is choir. Shockwave was the youngest member of the Detroit Police Department S.W.A.T. Team, and had earned two citations for bravery before joining the G.I. Joe Team. Shockwave is his S.W.A.T. Team's door kicker – the first one inside, and the first to find out how bad the situation really is. As a member of a choir, he is also a tenor
Tenor
The tenor is a type of male singing voice and is the highest male voice within the modal register. The typical tenor voice lies between C3, the C one octave below middle C, to the A above middle C in choral music, and up to high C in solo work. The low extreme for tenors is roughly B2...
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Toys
Shockwave was first released as an action figure in 1988.The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1989, packaged with Lightfoot
Lightfoot (G.I. Joe)
Lightfoot is a fictional 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 explosives expert and debuted in 1988.-Profile:...
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A new version of Shockwave was released as an action figure in 1992, as part of the DEF (Drug Elimination Force) line.
A new version of the toy was named Shockblast and released in a 25th anniversary style two-pack with Destro in 2008. Shockblast was recolored in 2009 and released in a two-pack with a Night Creeper as part of the Rise of Cobra toyline.
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 chronologically appeared in G.I. Joe Special Missions #17 (Jan 1989).
In G.I. Joe #86, he is with a team of Joes who respond to an emergency call from a facility at the top of the Chrysler Building
Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay area at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. Standing at , it was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State...
. Shockwave, Hawk
Hawk (G.I. Joe)
Hawk is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys. He appears in the animated series, comic books, toyline, and movie.-Profile:...
, Lightfoot
Lightfoot (G.I. Joe)
Lightfoot is a fictional 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 explosives expert and debuted in 1988.-Profile:...
, Repeater and 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...
learn the facility is part of the Strategic Defense Initiative
Strategic Defense Initiative
The Strategic Defense Initiative was proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983 to use ground and space-based systems to protect the United States from attack by strategic nuclear ballistic missiles. The initiative focused on strategic defense rather than the prior strategic...
and controls a 'death ray' that Cobra wishes to copy. The Joes successfully keep the information out of Cobra hands.
In the next issue, Shockwave is part of a Joe observation team sent to spy on Destro's Scotland castle. He works with Flint
Flint (G.I. Joe)
Flint is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. He was originally created as a character for the Sunbow cartoon series in 1984, and later introduced into the comic book and produced as an action figure in 1985.-Profile:...
, Sneak Peek and Outback
Outback (G.I. Joe)
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.-Profile:His real name is Stuart R. Selkirk, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5...
. The team get caught up in the middle of a battle 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...
attacks Destro.
Shockwave, Recondo
Recondo (G.I. Joe)
Recondo 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 original jungle trooper, and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
and Lt. Falcon team up with the Oktober Guard in the fictional country of Sierra Gordo. In an attempt to escape from Iron Grenadiers
Iron Grenadiers
The Iron Grenadiers are a faction from the military-themed line of action figures and toys known as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.-History:They are a private army owned and maintained by the arms dealer Destro. The Grenadiers are composed of Destro's castle guards, personal bodyguards, and...
, three of the Guard willingly sacrifice their lives to protect their comrades and the train full of soldiers the Joes have hidden themselves on.
Over in 'Special Missions', Shockwave leads a hostage rescue attempt when two terrorists take a family hostage in an isolated farmhouse. Shockwave is the one to figure out a potentially deadly error; the Joes had mistaken the innocent father for one of the terrorists because the man had an injury caused a leering smile. The mission ends with the family safe.
Shockwave also joins the DEF with Bullet-Proof, 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:...
, and Cutter
Cutter (G.I. Joe)
Cutter 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 hovercraft pilot and debuted in 1984.-Profile:...
against the Headman.
Devil's Due
Shockwave is active in Devil's Due G.I. Joe series. He is part of a team raiding a house in an attempt to capture prisoners. It goes badly, with FlintFlint (G.I. Joe)
Flint is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. He was originally created as a character for the Sunbow cartoon series in 1984, and later introduced into the comic book and produced as an action figure in 1985.-Profile:...
being wounded, but they accomplish their goal. Shockwave is one of the many Joes assaulting 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...
during the second Cobra civil war. While most of the team was away recovering from the battle, Shockwave was one of the Joes who helped Duke recruit Scott Sturgis into the team as Scanner. After the Jugglers cut the team down to only a handful of members, Shockwave made the cut. He and the other Joes joined new commander Philip Rey in stopping a Cobra Invasion of the PITT. Shockwave then took part in assaulting Cobra's Monolith Base.
After the team was restructured during America's Elite, Shockwave was placed on reserve status. He was reactivated during World War III and deployed to Columbia.
DiC
Shockwave appeared in the DiC G.I. Joe cartoon seriesG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989 TV series)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The series was produced by DIC Entertainment and ran from 1989 to 1991....
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External links
- Shockwave at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page