Lifeline (G.I. Joe)
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| Lifeline | |
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Washington | |
| SN | RA 128-03-2496 |
| Rank | E-5 (Sergeant) O-3 (Captain) (Devil's Due comics) |
| Primary MOS | Medic |
| Secondary MOS | X-Ray Technician Rescue Operations |
| Subgroups | Tiger Force Battle Corps Anti-Venom Task Force |
Lifeline 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 first class[1] rescue trooper who debuted in 1986. He is seen as a compassionate and dedicated medic who is always willing to put himself in danger to save his fellow Joes. Lifeline is also a skilled pilot and is often seen flying the G.I. Joe Tomahawk helicopter.
Profile
His real name is Edwin C. Steen, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Lifeline was born in
Lifeline's primary military specialty is
The filecard for the 2002 Real American Hero Collection version of Lifeline inexplicably altered his backstory, changing his real name to Greg Scott (a name derived from Hasbro's design manager at the time) and his hometown to Spring Valley, New York. This incarnation of Lifeline is depicted separately alongside the original Lifeline on the cover of G.I. Joe: American Elite #25 (which depicts almost every character who was part of the G.I. Joe Team up to that point), but never had a significant role in the comics or any other media outside the toyline.
Toys
Lifeline was first released as an action figure in 1986.[4] Kellogg's cereal offered this figure as a mail-in premium in 1991.[5]
The figure was repainted and released as part of the Tiger Force line in 1988.[6]
A new version of Lifeline was released in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps line. This was re-released in 2002 as part of The Real American Hero Collection, but with different arms and a new head sculpt. A second repaint was released in 2010 as a G.I. Joe Convention exclusive, with this version retaining all the original parts.
As part of the 30th Anniversary toy line, a new version of Lifeline was released in 2011.
Comics
Marvel Comics
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In the
Devil's Due
Lifeline answers the call when gathered intelligence proves
Lifeline and Mainframe lead neutralization efforts when many Joe soldiers and Greenshirts are poisoned by Cobra-created nanites. They succeed, saving many lives.[9]
In the Devil's Due Joe series, Frontline, Lifeline joins Duke, Frostbite and other Joe members in investigating a long abandoned arctic science facility. During the course of the story, Lifeline uses a pistol for the first time against mutated humanoids. He also comes to believe he is infected but tests indicate he has avoided any mutation.[10]
Later, Lifeline is captured by 'Coil', the army
Lifeline is seen helping the wounded transfer after Cobra soldiers attack the Joe base known as 'The Rock'.[12]
Dreamwave
Lifeline is one of the background characters in the 2003 Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover that is set in World War II.
IDW
Lifeline is sent on medical support for a mission involving the rescue of peace activist Adele Burkhart. He's seen sympathizing with Adele's peaceful ways, in contrast to Rock'N'Roll, who points out Adele disagrees with the Joe's mission.[13]
Animated series
Sunbow
Lifeline appeared in the original
Lifeline plays a major role in the episode "The Million Dollar Medic", in which he saves Brittany "Bree" Van Mark and her father, wealthy business owner Owen Van Mark when their yacht gets caught in a crossfire between G.I. Joe and Cobra. Bree then falls in love with Lifeline and keeps sending gifts to him. Lifeline does not want them, but is reluctant to tell her. Cobra uses Bree's infatuation on Lifeline to launch a deadly attack on G.I. Joe. Lifeline protects her when Cobra threatens Owen to relinquish his company to them, and they eventually kiss.[18]
In "Cobrathon", Sci-Fi and Lifeline are captured during a reconnaissance mission and tortured in a telethon that Cobra is running. Cobra later attempts to kill the two Joes; Lifeline is determined to be killed by two cobras, but he is saved by Low-Light.[17]
In "My Favorite Things", Lifeline and Wet Suit travel to India to obtain a sample of Serpentor's blood to be used to save Leatherneck's life. After the plan fails, Lifeline convinces Wet Suit to let Serpentor's pet snake bite him, as it is the only way to get the venom antidote.[19]
Lifeline has another major role in "The Most Dangerous Thing in the World", in which Cobra hacks into the Department of Defense's computer system and sends false orders promoting him,
In "Second Hand Emotions", it is revealed that Lifeline comes from a family of pacifists, and that he has been estranged from them, especially his father, as they disapprove of him joining G.I. Joe. In the same episode, Lifeline attends his sister's wedding with several Joes, hoping to reconcile with his father, but runs into complications when the
Lifeline is featured in one of the series' public service announcements, in which he teaches kids to make healthy choices in eating.
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Lifeline also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film
Novel
Lifeline appears as a supporting character in the G.I. Joe novel The Sultan's Secret by Peter Lerangis.[23]
Other works
Lifeline's figure is briefly featured in the fiction novel 6 Sick Hipsters. In the story, the character Paul Achting spent four years collecting G.I. Joe figures to set up a battle scene between the Joes and Cobra. As he imagined the characters in his head, he described three of the Joes hanging back from the front lines: Lifeline, Mainframe, and Iceberg. High above Iceberg and Mainframe "on the chair at the desk was Lifeline, his steely gaze trained upon the battlefield and rescue medic kit at his side. He was ready. His time with the Seattle Fire Department had prepared him for anything. He'd seen more in his five years with the S.F.D. than most men see in an entire lifetime."[24]
References
- ^ "Lifeline (Character)". Comic Vine. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
- ^ a b G.I. Joe: Special Missions #4 (April 1987)
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol 2) #1-2 (2002)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #3-4 (2002)
- ^ G.I. Joe Frontline #5-8 (2002)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #23-25 (2003)
- ^ G.I. Joe America's Elite #18 (2006)
- ^ G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero #205-206 (July-September 2014)
- ISBN 978-0-7864-2099-5.
- ^ "Roll Call". G.I. Joe Roll Call. Joe Headquarters. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Season 2. Episode 12.
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Season 2. Episode 11.
- ^ "My Favorite Things". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Season 2. Episode 19.
- ^ "The Most Dangerous Thing in the World". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Season 2. Episode 23.
- ^ "Second Hand Emotions". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Season 2. Episode 25.
- ^ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987.
- ISBN 0345350995.)
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External links
- Lifeline at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page