Mutt (G.I. Joe)
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Mutt | |
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G.I. Joe character | |
First appearance | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #25 (July 1984) |
Voiced by | Bill Morey (Sunbow/Marvel) Dale Wilson (DiC, Operation Dragonfire) Don Brown (DiC, Season 2) |
In-universe information | |
Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
Specialty | Dog Handler (K-9) |
File name | Perlmutter, Stanley R. |
Birth place | Iselin, New Jersey |
SN | RA757793443 |
Rank | E-4 (Specialist) |
Primary MOS | Dog handler |
Secondary MOS | Infantry |
Subgroups | Slaughter's Marauders Drug Elimination Force Anti-Venom Task Force |
Mutt 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 dog handler (K-9), and debuted in 1984.
Profile
Mutt's real name is given as Stanley R. Perlmutter, and his rank that of army specialist SP-4 (E-4). He is a native of Iselin, New Jersey. His primary military specialty is dog handler and his secondary military specialty is infantry. On some occasions his rank is given as (staff sergeant) E-6.
Mutt's service record includes graduation from the Jungle Warfare Training School, and had an attachment to a cadre to the Special Ops School and also had a role as an adviser to the Security and Enforcement Committee. Mutt is expert with the M-16, M-14, M1911A1 auto pistol and MAC-11.[1]
Mutt is characterized as a natural with animals and as having had several pet dogs in his youth, which he trained exceptionally well. The smartest of these was Junkyard, who accompanied Mutt into the army. It is suggested that Junkyard is more popular than his master, since he is friendlier than Mutt. Following the retirement from service of the initial Junkyard, his offspring Junkyard II - who is as loyal, smart, and well-trained as his sire - is now Mutt's partner.[2]
In the UK and European Action Force canon Mutt is listed as coming from Madrid in Spain.
Toys
Mutt, with his dog Junkyard, was first released as an action figure in 1984.[3] The figure was repainted and released as part of the Slaughter's Marauders line in 1989.[4]
A new version of Mutt and Junkyard was released as an action figure in 1992, as part of the DEF (Drug Elimination Force) line.[5] The figure was repainted and released as part of the Battle Corps line in 1993. This version was repainted and rereleased a third time as part of the G.I. Joe Collector's Convention in 2004.
In 2004, Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of a Toys R Us exclusive "Anti-Venom Task Force" six-pack. The story behind the Anti-Venom Task Force, is that they are G.I. Joe's response to Doctor Mindbender and Cobra Commander turning civilians into dangerous monsters.[6]
Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of the DTC[vague] in 2005. This version is the only Mutt figure not to have facial hair. Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of the 25th anniversary line in 2008.
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the
He is featured in issues #140-142. Mutt, Junkyard and
Mutt and Junkyard later work with the K9 MP team of Law and Order to provide perimeter security for the current Joe base.[volume & issue needed]
Devil's Due
In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe series he shows up in issue #14. It is revealed Junkyard had died during the seven years the team was disbanded. Mutt is working now with Junkyard's son. He had just been redrawn into the Joe team again; he is a week away from being assigned to one of their secondary bases.[9] Mutt meets up with Bazooka, Alpine, and Rock 'n Roll. They were visiting with Alpine in his new home in Delhi Hills. A few clues lead to the four Joes uncovering a massive Cobra outpost underneath the very bar they are drinking at. With the assistance of the others and Junkyard Junior, the Cobras are forced to flee town. Again, other Joes find no evidence of Cobra activity; it is the veteran status of the four that keep them from real trouble.[10] Confirmation comes much later when an anonymous tip leads Joes to uncover more Cobra influence in Delhi Hills.[11]
Mutt is injured when Cobra officers invade 'The Coffin', G.I. Joe's maximum security prison. Junkyard Jr. is shown standing over him when Storm Shadow stops to check on the situation.[12]
Animated series
Sunbow
Mutt first appeared in the Sunbow/Marvel
Mutt had a supporting role in "The Revenge of Cobra". While pursuing Cobra,
Mutt had another supporting role in the miniseries "The Pyramid of Darkness". He commands the G.I. Joe space shuttle and is captured alongside the other Joes in the
Mutt's most prominent appearance in the series was in "Cobra's Creatures". In the episode, Cobra captures Mutt and Junkyard so that Dr. Lucifer, a scientist working for Cobra, can test his high frequency device, which mind-controls animals. Junkyard is turned against Mutt and chases him. Mutt tries to bring Junkyard to his senses, but is forced to fight him. Mutt and Junkyard reconcile after the Joes destroy Cobra's machine that controls animals.[15]
In the two-part episode "The Synthoid Conspiracy", Junkyard senses the
In the episode "Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town", Mutt reveals his parents neglected him during the holiday season.[17]
Mutt appears in one of G.I. Joe's
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Mutt briefly appeared in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie.[18]
DiC
Mutt appears in the DiC G.I. Joe cartoon, voiced by Dale Wilson.[19]
Popular culture
Mutt and Junkyard appear in the Robot Chicken episode "The Ramblings of Maurice" with Mutt voiced by Seth Green and Junkyard's vocal effects provided by Tom Kane. After Junkyard dies from eating a chocolate statue dedicated to Roadblock, Mutt, alongside the rest of G.I. Joe, honor Junkyard at the funeral where his body is shot into the ocean. In a post-credits scene, Mutt explains that dogs should not eat chocolate due to the toxic substance theobromine in it that causes theobromine poisoning.
Other works
In a 1995 study, Mutt and Junkyard are examined in relation to how G.I. Joe episodes relate to contemporary culture and marketing.[20]
References
- ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
- ISBN 978-0-345-51642-8.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ Anti-Venom Task Force at YOJOE.com
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #25-28
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #145
- ^ G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #14, (Jan 2002)
- ^ G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #15, (Feb 2002)
- ^ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #23 (October 2003)
- ^ America's Elite #30 (2007)
- ^ "The Revenge of Cobra". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ "The Pyramid of Darkness". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ "Cobra's Creatures". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ "The Synthoid Conspiracy". G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
- ^ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987.
- ^ "The Voices of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989, Animated Series) - Voice Cast Listing at Voice Chasers". Voicechasers.com. 1989-09-02. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ISBN 978-1-85984-059-7.
External links
- Mutt at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page