Psyche-Out
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Psyche-Out | |
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San Francisco, California | |
Rank | O-2 (First Lieutenant) (1987) O-3 (Captain) (1991) |
Primary MOS | Psy-Ops |
Secondary MOS | Social Services Counselor |
Subgroups | Night Force |
Psyche-Out is a character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe Team's deceptive warfare specialist and debuted in 1987.
Profile
His real name is Kenneth D. Rich, and his rank is that of
Psyche-Out's primary military specialty is
Toys
Psyche-Out was first released as an action figure in 1987.[1]
The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1988, packaged with Tunnel Rat.[2]
A new version of Psyche-Out was released as part of the Super Sonic Fighters line in 1991.[3] When this figure was released the character received a promotion from (First Lieutenant) O-2 to (Captain) O-3.
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the
Psyche-Out provides analysis when a Joe team sets up a Sierra Gordo terrorist group to attack the New York Cobra Consulate building. Psyche-Out provides advice based on overhead communications; this allows the team to successfully plant spy equipment inside the building.[6]
Psyche-Out,
Psyche-Out leads a secondary assault team during the
Devil's Due
Psyche-Out makes a cameo in the Devil's Due Joe series. He is one of many Joes that have been called back to active duty to face the renewed threat of Cobra. The Joes are spread out to many separate bases; all with cover disguises. Psyche-Out is seen working out of the Joe's 'Americana Museum' sub-base.[9] Later, following the return of Serpentor and the fall of The Coil, he was seen evaluating the young child clones of Serpentor, who were now in the custody of the U.S. government.[volume & issue needed] Psyche-Out assists in routing Joe assets all across the world after Cobra has caused planet-wide damage.[10]
IDW
He is seen supervising a Cobra prisoner at the new desert location of the
Psyche-Out is placed in charge of prisoner interrogation during a plan to re-take Joe HQ back from Cobra control.[12]
In a separate continuity, he is killed in a battle with Cobra
G.I.Joe (2019)
In this alternate universe series, also from IDW, Psyche-Out is a civilian therapist working with military veterans suffering from PTSD. At this time, Cobra is not a problem, the world believes them to be a defense company.[14]
Animated series
DiC
Psyche-Out appeared in the DiC G.I. Joe animated series.
References
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #64 (October 1987)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #67
- ^ "G.I. Joe Special Missions" #7 (October 1987)
- ^ "Special Missions" #9 (February 1988)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 (Sept. 1988)
- ^ G.I. Joe: Frontlines #18 (December 2003)
- ^ G.I.Joe #36 (2005)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #162 (Jan. 2011)
- ^ G.I.Joe A Real American Hero #199 (Feb. 2014)
- ^ G.I.Joe: Infestation #1-2 (2011)
- ^ G.I.Joe #7 (2019)
External links
- Psyche-Out at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page