[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by gashatfreak

You know, until this comment, I never quite understood the appeal of G.I. Joe. As far as I was concerned it was just military guys fighting watered-down versions of international terrorists. And people aiming for a more gritty push reinforced this thought in my head.

You just blew my mind. All of a sudden everything makes sense to me. I feel enlightened.

Now, where do I start in entering the franchise?

So, not a dude who's very dialed-in to that fandom, but I'd probably recommend the original Marvel comics. The thing about GI Joe is, it's basically a mix of superheroes and soldiers? All of the GI Joe stuff was designed by Marvel creators. (A lot of it was pinched from an unused SHIELD series!) The codenames, the special skills, the colorful costumes: that shit's all superhero stuff. Assuming you're someone who likes a mix of soap opera, action, colorful designs, and a lighter sense of danger (aka a toku fan), I think the Marvel comics could be fun.

The huge caveats are a) I read those as a kid and can't vouch for their quality to an adult, b) I'm not a big Joe guy so I can't speak with any deep knowledge, c) I'm not even saying it's a worthwhile franchise to dive into.

Maybe some other members who are more invested in Joe can give a recommendation?