Outback (G.I. Joe)
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Outback | |
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G.I. Joe character | |
First appearance | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #59 (May 1987) |
In-universe information | |
Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
Specialty | Survivalist |
File name | Selkirk, Stuart R. |
Birth place | Big Piney, Wyoming |
SN | 098-54-9270 |
Rank | E-5 (Sergeant) |
Primary MOS | Infantry |
Secondary MOS | Survival Training Instructor |
Subgroups | Night Force |
Outback is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline and comic book series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's survivalist and debuted in 1987.
Profile
His real name is Stuart R. Selkirk, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Outback was born in Big Piney, Wyoming.
Outback's primary military specialty is infantry, and his secondary military specialty is survival training instructor. Outback was an instructor at both the Survival School and the Jungle Warfare Training Center. He has had extensive experience in Central America and other undisclosed locations. Outback is not intimidated by wilderness, and believes in being part of his environment rather than its adversary.[1]
His reputation in extreme climates and environments earned him a spot on the G.I. Joe Team, and access to the latest gear and military technology, but Outback prefers to prove his ability to do without it. He views the gadgets and gizmos of today's modern world as distractions, which come at the expense of essential skills like finding food, crafting shelter, and navigating the world without the use of GPS. Outback's ability to improvise solutions with the bare minimum of resources, has saved his life and the lives of his teammates time and again.[2]
SURVIVAL
The word "Survival" printed on his shirt is an acronym, taken from the U.S. Army Ranger Handbook:[3]
- Size up the situation.
- Undue haste makes waste.
- Remember where you are.
- Vanquish fear and panic.
- Improve your situation.
- Value living.
- Act like the natives.
- Learn basic skills.
Toys
Outback was first released as an action figure in 1987.[4]
The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1988, packaged with Crazylegs.[5]
A new version of Outback was released in 1993 as part of the 'Battle Corps' line. A year later the figure was re-released in different colors.
Outback was due to be released as part of the Direct-To-Consumer line but the wave featuring him was cancelled.[citation needed] Outback and the other figures in the wave were later released by the G.I. Joe Collectors Club.
Outback was released in 25th anniversary form as part of the "Assault on
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In the
Outback is later a part of reserve force of Joes that arrive to add the Joes already on Cobra Island taking part in the Cobra Island Civil War.[11]
Outback is one of the observers when Cobra Commander leads an attack on Castle Destro.[12]
Devil's Due
In the Devil's Due series, Outback is one of the many Joes drawn back into service to battle 'Coil'. It is the army created by Serpentor that has just taken over Cobra Island. Outback says to Leatherneck that he, Outback, has just been called up two days ago. Moments later, he is shot in the lower left of his chest. Leatherneck drives off the Cobra attacker, declaring that he is angry because his 'buddy' was injured. Outback survives his injuries.[13]
Novel
Outback plays a supporting role in the G.I. Joe novel 'Fool's Gold'. It was printed by Ballantine Books.[14]
References
- ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
- ISBN 978-0-345-51642-8.
- ISBN 978-0-89689-922-3.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 (May 1987)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #61
- ^ G.I. Joe Special Missions #6
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #62 (August 1987)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #67
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #131
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #25 (October 2003)
- ISBN 0345350960.)
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External links
- Outback at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page