Blowtorch (G.I. Joe)
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Blowtorch | |
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G.I. Joe character | |
First appearance | 1984 |
Voiced by | Michael Bell |
In-universe information | |
Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
Specialty | Flamethrower |
File name | Hanrahan, Timothy P. |
Birth place | Tampa, Florida |
SN | RA527341209 |
Rank | E-4 (Corporal) (1984) E-5 (Sergeant) (Devil's Due comics) E-6 (Staff Sergeant) (2002) |
Primary MOS | Infantry Special Weapons |
Secondary MOS | Small-Arms Armorer |
Blowtorch 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 original Flamethrower and debuted in 1984.
Profile
His real name is Timothy P. Hanrahan, and his rank is that of corporal (E-4). Blowtorch was born in Tampa, Florida.
Blowtorch's primary military specialty is infantry special weapons, and as his secondary military specialty he is a small-arms armorer. He is familiar with all military incendiary devices, flame projection equipment, pyrotechnics and heat-projection devices. He is a qualified expert with the M-7 Flamethrower, M-16 and the M1911A1 Auto Pistol.[1] Blowtorch also studied for advanced degrees in both structural and chemical engineering.[2]
In the UK's Action Force Blowtorch comes from Toulouse in France and "knows all there is to know about flame projection and incendiary devices. He has seen the damage fire can do and is scared by it. Has to sleep near a smoke detector."[3]
Toys
Blowtorch was originally released as an action figure in 1984.[4]
In 2002, as part of the
A modern update of the original Blowtorch was released as a part of the 25th anniversary line in early 2009. This version was re-released with a new paint deco and more accessories as part of the "Pursuit of Cobra" line in 2011.
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel Comics
He is featured in issue #37, when he goes with
Devil's Due
Blowtorch is active in the Devil's Due G.I. Joe series. He and Gung-Ho go undercover at an obscure federal prison, to help Chuckles escape the notice of Cobra. Acting as guards, they stage Chuckles' death, and then escort him to a safe house staffed by Joe agents. They then leave to enjoy a two-week vacation in New Orleans.[11] He later takes part in battling Cobra and the Coil on Cobra Island.[12]
During the World War III storyline, Blowtorch remains stateside. He and Barbecue help civilian firefighters in Chicago.[13]
G.I. Joe vs. Transformers
In the alternate reality crossover with Transformers, Blowtorch is one of many guards keeping an eye on the helpful Wheeljack.[14]
Animated series
Sunbow
In the
- "Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
- "Joe Goes Hollywood"
- "The Most Dangerous Thing in the World"
- "The Traitor Part II"
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Blowtorch also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie.[16]
Video games
Blowtorch is one of the featured characters in the 1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[17]
Books
Blowtorch is one of the featured supporting characters in the Find Your Fate G.I. Joe book "Operation: Star Raider".[18]
References
- ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
- ISBN 978-0-345-51642-8.
- ^ "Blowtorch".
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ "BLOWTORCH (v2), YOJOE.COM | YoJoe.com: Dedicated to the G.I.Joe of the 80's, 90's and beyond!". YoJoe.com. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ Raging Typhoon w/ Blowtorch at YOJOE.com Retrieved 2012-04-23
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32 (February 1985)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #33 (March 1985)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #37 (July 1985)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 (Sept. 1988)
- ^ G.I. Joe: Frontline #14 (August 2003)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vol. 2
- ^ G.I. Joe: America's Elite #36
- ^ G.I. Joe vs. Transformers #3 (2007)
- ^ "Roll Call". G.I. Joe Roll Call. Joe Headquarters. Archived from the original on 2008-06-20. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987.
- ^ Roberts, Matt. "G.I. Joe for Personal Computers". YoJoe.com. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ISBN 0345346300.)
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External links
- Blowtorch at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page