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Snake charmer protests bureaucratic inertia with a fistful of cobras

Cyriaque Lamar — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:45:00 PST

After failing to secure a plot of land for his reptilian pets, a snake charmer named Hakkul released a bunch of his wriggling companions — including several venomous cobras — inside a tax office in India's Uttar Pradesh state. According to the serpent tamer, he had been promised a plot to keep the reptiles, but the officials' ongoing demands for bribes forced him to play his hand. More »

Read an exclusive seven-page preview of the next issue of G.I. Joe: Cobra!

Cyriaque Lamar — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:55 PST

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Courtesy of IDW Publishing, here's an exclusive sneak peek at this Wednesday's issue of the ongoing Cobra comic book. This issue takes place in the thick of the chaotic Cobra Civil War — here's the plot synopsis: More »

And now, G.I. Joe and the Rocketeer versus Godzilla and Cobra

Cyriaque Lamar — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:00:00 PDT

Well, here's the most unexpected bad-ass fan art you'll see all day. Artist Ulises Farinas — who you may remember from these previous illustrations — has now pitted the Rocketeer and G.I. Joe versus Cobra and Godzilla's kaiju army. More »

Wednesday brings us mature-readers comics...in spaaace!

Cyriaque Lamar — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:00:00 PDT

This week's comic bounty includes a groovy scifi compilation from Vertigo, a sentient grappling tooth, a Jack Kirby tribute project, and an artifact Brian K. Vaughan's tenure penning everyone's favorite mutant shapeshifter (no, I don't mean Morph). More »

Which Cobra character died this week? We talk to G.I. Joe publisher IDW

Cyriaque Lamar — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:05:39 PST

Last Wednesday, a major character in G.I. Joe mythology kicked the bucket in IDW's G.I. Joe: Cobra miniseries. Who was it, and what does his passing mean for the Joe comic book series? Spoilers way on! More »

How Do Spitting Cobras Hit Their Prey With Such Accuracy?

Tim Barribeau — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:00:00 PDT

Spitting Cobras are a major danger in Africa and Southeast Asia. They have an unnerving ability to spit venom in the eyes of even the fastest moving targets. Why do they have such good aim? More »

Cobra Christ, Superstar: The Musical

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:35:43 PST

Now you can watch all three Cobra Commander musicals, Cobra The Musical, Cobra Christ, Superstar, and Return of the King... of Kings . That's right - someone made a villain-centric Cobra musical so you can learn what's behind the mask. More »

GI Joe's New Villain Cries Crocodile Tears

Graeme McMillan — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:00:13 PST

Cobra Commander isn't the only familiar face appearing for the first time in IDW's new Cobra series; the more obscure (and more awesome) Croc Master is making his debut, as well. Click through to see the weirdness in action. More »

Is Cobra Commander Getting A Casual Makeover?

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Comic publisher IDW released this image yesterday without any information other than that it's a new character appearing in a series they're launching this month. But that face-concealing mask? That lapel pin? We think it's Cobra Commander's new look. More »

Cobra Special Reveals Hidden Depths To GI Joe's Bad Guys

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:46:20 PDT

If you're looking for the latest smart, inventive reboot then the place to look, somewhat surprisingly, is GI Joe: Cobra, the last issue of which is released this week and offers a little Watchmen-inspired playfulness with the comic format. More »

New Spider-Clones And Promethea Want You To Take Them Home

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Here's hoping that you've been saving up that hard-earned cash, because this week it's all about the collections... Well, apart from a couple of interesting new takes on old favorites (and one happily-returning new favorite), that is. More »

This Is What The GI Joe Movie Should've Looked Like

Graeme McMillan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:35:30 PDT

All we're saying is, if the GI Joe movie had looked like Dave Perillo's illustrations, we would've been a lot more enthusiastic about the whole thing. Click through to see his accompanying, equally awesome, Cobra illustration. [Montygog's Artorama] More »

Support the Forces of Cobra with Your Footwear

Lauren Davis — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:00 PDT

Battling the G.I. Joes requires cunning, tenacity, and the proper footwear. Fortunately, Nike is offering a trio of sneakers that let you declare your allegiance to Cobra while providing excellent traction and arch support. More »

Look Inside Cobra's Terrorist Organization With Secret Journals

Graeme McMillan — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:00:13 PDT

Sure, you've all watched Christopher Eccleston and Sienna Miller act out your childhood fantasies as the charismatic villains in GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, but did you stop to wonder what it was like for the lowly Cobra grunt? More »

That GI Joe/Venture Bros Crossover You Didn't Know You Wanted Has Arrived

Graeme McMillan — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:00:09 PDT

If you've ever seen The Venture Bros., chances are you've found yourself wondering whether henchmen numbers 21 and 24 have ever worked for any other internationally famous nefarious organizations. Now, thanks to the wonder of fan-editing and the internet, we're happy to answer that question with a firm "yes" - and show you what happened during their short stint as members of GI Joe's least favorite terrorists, Cobra. More »