Shockwave (G.I. Joe)
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Shockwave | |
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G.I. Joe character | |
First appearance | 1988 |
Voiced by | Garry Chalk |
In-universe information | |
Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
Specialty | S.W.A.T. Specialist |
File name | Faria, Jason A. |
Birth place | Dearborn, Michigan |
SN | 369-09-5643 |
Rank | E-4 (Corporal) (1988) E-7 (Sergeant First Class) (1992) |
Primary MOS | Special Weapons and Tactics |
Secondary MOS | Military Police Officer |
Subgroups | Night Force Drug Elimination Force |
Shockwave 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 S.W.A.T. specialist and debuted in 1988.
Profile
His real name is Jason A. Faria, and his rank is that of corporal E-4. Shockwave was born in Dearborn, Michigan.
Shockwave's primary military specialty is Special Weapons and Tactics, and his secondary military specialty is choir. While serving with the Detroit Police Department, Shockwave was the youngest member of the S.W.A.T. Team and had earned two citations for bravery before joining the G.I. Joe Team. Shockwave is his S.W.A.T. Team's door kicker – the first one to get inside and assess the situation. As a member of a choir, he is also a tenor.
Toys
Shockwave was first released as an action figure in 1988.[1]
The figure was repainted and released as part of the Night Force line in 1989, packaged with
A new version of Shockwave was released as an action figure in 1992, as part of the DEF (Drug Elimination Force) line.[3]
A new version of the toy was named Shockblast and released in a 25th anniversary style two-pack with Destro in 2008. Shockblast was recolored in 2009 and released in a two-pack with a
Comics
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first chronologically appeared in G.I. Joe Special Missions #17 (Jan 1989).
In G.I. Joe #86, he is with a team of Joes who respond to an emergency call from a facility at the top of the
In the next issue, Shockwave is part of a Joe observation team sent to spy on Destro's Scotland castle. He works with
Shockwave,
Over in 'Special Missions', Shockwave leads a hostage rescue attempt when two terrorists take a family hostage in an isolated farmhouse. Shockwave is the one to figure out a potentially deadly error; the Joes had mistaken the innocent father for one of the terrorists because the man had an injury caused a leering smile. The mission ends with the family safe.[7]
Shockwave also joins the DEF with
Devil's Due
Shockwave is active in the
After the team was restructured during America's Elite, Shockwave was placed on reserve status. He was reactivated during World War III and deployed to Colombia.[14]
Television
Shockwave appeared in the DIC G.I. Joe animated series, voiced by Garry Chalk.[15]
References
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #86 (May 1989)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #87 (April 1989)
- ^ G.I. Joe: Special Missions #26 (October 1989)
- ^ G.I. Joe: Special Missions #22 (June 1989)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #123
- ^ G.I. Joe: Frontline #14 (August 2003)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #25 (October 2003)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #26
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #37-38
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (vol. 2) #41
- ^ G.I. Joe: America's Elite #28
- ^ "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.
External links
- Shockwave at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page