Bazooka (G.I. Joe)
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Bazooka | |
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G.I. Joe character | |
First appearance | 1985 |
Voiced by | John Hostetter |
In-universe information | |
Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
Specialty | Missile Specialist |
File name | Katzenbogen, David L. |
Birth place | Hibbing, Minnesota |
Rank | E-5 (Sergeant) |
Primary MOS | Armor Defeating Weapons Systems |
Secondary MOS | Tank Driver |
Subgroups | Tiger Force |
Bazooka is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's missile specialist and debuted in 1985.
Profile
His real name is David L. Katzenbogen, and his rank is that of sergeant. Bazooka was born in Hibbing, Minnesota.
He was operating as an Abrams tank driver in the
Toys
Bazooka was first released as an action figure in 1985.[2] The figure was repainted and released as part of the Tiger Force line in 1988.[3] A new version of Bazooka was released in 1993 as part of the Battle Corps line.[4]
Another version was released in 2004 as "Sgt Bazooka", and packaged as the driver of the "Quickstrike" vehicle.
Comics
Marvel Comics
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In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in issue #44 (February 1986). He is one of the many Joes to go underground after most of the team is arrested in order to cover up a public relations fiasco. The rogue Joes work to free General Hawk from murderous government agents who are holding him and another friendly general in a small clinic. Bazooka receives a minor bullet wound in the ensuing firefight. The entire Joe team is cleared of all charges.[8]
Action Force
In the UK-based
Devil's Due Comics
During G.I. Joe's seven-year hiatus, Bazooka becomes overweight and is working as a security guard.
IDW
Bazooka is a peripheral character in the 2010
Animated series
Sunbow series
Bazooka first appeared in the 1985 five-part miniseries "The Pyramid of Darkness". He is voiced by John Hostetter. He is usually paired with Alpine and portrayed as dullardly, often speaking in one-word sentences and being forgetful, as well as clumsy.[18] Bazooka appeared frequently throughout the first season.
In the episode "Cobra Quake", Bazooka assists Quick Kick in training martial arts students in Japan and learns to disarm a bomb. Also in that episode, Cobra plans to destroy Tokyo with bombs that cause earthquakes, but is stopped by Bazooka, along with Quick Kick and his trainees.[19]
In "Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent", Bazooka sees a Cobra submarine in the form of a robotic sea serpent (much to the disbelief of the Joes), which becomes out of control. As the Joes attempt to stop it from attacking New York, Bazooka tricks the serpent into biting and destroying itself.[20]
In "The Gods Below", Bazooka is among the Joes on a mission in Egypt, where Cobra seeks a treasure hidden in the temple of Osiris. While searching for a way out of the temple, the Joes face many traps and dead ends, some of which Bazooka tries to break through with rockets from his bazooka. Cobra Commander sends Crimson Guardsmen into the temple to investigate. The Joes defeat them and wear their uniforms, disguising themselves to fool Cobra. They accidentally lead Cobra Commander to the crown of Osiris, which Cobra was looking for. The Joes then enter a trial held by the Egyptian gods, during which the Joes return to the normal world.[21]
Bazooka continued to appear in the second season, but as a background character.
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Bazooka plays a minor role in the 1987 animated film
G.I. Joe: Resolute
In an episode of G.I. Joe: Resolute, the USS Flagg suffers sabotage with multiple bombs going off. Its secure construction keeps it from sinking but there are still casualties. Bazooka, who is on security detail, is found murdered, without a mark on him. He was slain and hidden before the charges were planted. The culprit of both the bombing and Bazooka's murderer is revealed to be Storm Shadow. In Bazooka's mouth was a message addressed to Snake Eyes.[23]
References
- ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 978-0-89689-922-3.
- ^ "Sgt. Bazooka (v1) | YoJoe.com: Dedicated to the G.I.Joe of the 80's, 90's and beyond!". YoJoe.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- ^ "Sgt. Bazooka (v2) | YoJoe.com: Dedicated to the G.I.Joe of the 80's, 90's and beyond!". YoJoe.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- ^ Missile specialist hasbro.com
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #78 (Oct 1988)
- ^ Action Force #7 (April 1987)
- ^ Action Force #33-34 (October 1987)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vol. 2 #2 (2001)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vol. 2 #15
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vol. 2 #16 (2003)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vol. 2 #23 (October 2003)
- ^ G.I.Joe #36 (2005)
- ^ G.I. Joe (IDW) #14 (Jan. 2010)
- ^ G.I. Joe (IDW) #15 (Feb. 2010)
- ^ "Bazooka". GI Joe Character List. Joe Headquarters. Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ^ "Cobra Quake". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ "Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ "The Gods Below". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987.
- ^ "G.I. Joe: Resolute". G.I. Joe: Resolute. Season 1. Episode 1. 2009-04-18. 4 minutes in. Cartoon Network/Adult Swim.
External links
- Bazooka at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page