Deep Six (G.I. Joe)
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Deep Six is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team
's S.H.A.R.C. driver and debuted in 1984.
Deep Six's primary military specialty is diver, and his secondary military specialty is small craft pilot/motorized. He likes to be alone, preferably down in the ocean depths. He was one of the twelve out of 50 applicants who passed the strict requirements for the position of the Joe Tram diver; eight more washed out in the practical application testing, and of the four finalists Deep Six could hold his breath the longest.
A new version of Deep Six was released in 1989.
A new version of Deep Six was released as part of the Eco-Warriors line in 1992.
A version of Deep Six was released in 2009 as part of the Rise of Cobra line despite not appearing in the film by the same name.
G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Several fellow Joes note how Deep Six keeps to himself. Deep-Six then battles Firefly
and Wild Weasel
in the Florida Everglades in defense of other Joes.
He next appears in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #33 (March 1985). Along with other Joes, he is assigned to decorate for an upcoming party. The trio escape any actual work when a coincidence allows other Joes to bring back a party van filled with balloons.
Deep-Six is injured as part of a Joe battle against Cobra forces in the Gulf of Mexico
.
. He later takes part in the battle against the forces of Cobra and the Coil.
.
Deep Six appeared in two public service announcements. The first one dealt with him saving a kid from drowning while explaining the horrors of not wearing a lifejacket. The second one dealt with him telling kids the horrors of swimming during a thunderstorm.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the...
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team
G.I. Joe Team
G.I. Joe is the code name of an elite covert special forces unit operating under the control of the United States Military in the fictional G.I. Joe universe....
's S.H.A.R.C. driver and debuted in 1984.
Profile
His real name is Malcolm R. Willoughby, and his rank is that of Navy Petty Officer 2nd class (Master Diver's rating). Deep Six was born in Baltimore, Maryland.Deep Six's primary military specialty is diver, and his secondary military specialty is small craft pilot/motorized. He likes to be alone, preferably down in the ocean depths. He was one of the twelve out of 50 applicants who passed the strict requirements for the position of the Joe Tram diver; eight more washed out in the practical application testing, and of the four finalists Deep Six could hold his breath the longest.
Toys
Deep Six was first released as an action figure in 1984, packaged with the S.H.A.R.C. vehicle.A new version of Deep Six was released in 1989.
A new version of Deep Six was released as part of the Eco-Warriors line in 1992.
A version of Deep Six was released in 2009 as part of the Rise of Cobra line despite not appearing in the film by the same name.
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel comicsMarvel Comics
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G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #25 (July 1984). Several fellow Joes note how Deep Six keeps to himself. Deep-Six then battles Firefly
Firefly (G.I. Joe)
Firefly is a fictional character in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero universe. He is a mercenary who works for the Cobra Organization as a saboteur.-Profile:...
and Wild Weasel
Wild Weasel (G.I. Joe)
Wild Weasel is a fictional character appearing in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series and comic-books. He is a member of Cobra and pilot of the Cobra Rattler...
in the Florida Everglades in defense of other Joes.
He next appears in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #33 (March 1985). Along with other Joes, he is assigned to decorate for an upcoming party. The trio escape any actual work when a coincidence allows other Joes to bring back a party van filled with balloons.
Deep-Six is injured as part of a Joe battle against Cobra forces in the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
.
Devil's Due
He appears in issue #8 of the Devil's Due series, also called G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. In it, he transfers possession of a 'nuclear bomb' (the Joes do not yet know it was all a ruse) to the explosives expert TripwireTripwire (G.I. Joe)
Tripwire is a fictional character from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. He appeared as a minor character in both the comic books and the animated series.-Fictional character biography:...
. He later takes part in the battle against the forces of Cobra and the Coil.
Sunbow
Deep Six appeared in the original G.I. Joe animated series. He is portrayed as a recluse. He first appeared in the animated series in the first season episode "Cobra Stops the World". He was voiced by Hal RayleHal Rayle
Hal Rayle is an American voice actor. He has done many roles for both animated series and live action movies.-Career:Rayle has had a number of voice acting jobs over his career. Rayle's animated series roles include Lieutenant Commander Steele in SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, Pipes, Snarl and...
.
Deep Six appeared in two public service announcements. The first one dealt with him saving a kid from drowning while explaining the horrors of not wearing a lifejacket. The second one dealt with him telling kids the horrors of swimming during a thunderstorm.
In other media
- Deep Six appears in the Robot ChickenRobot ChickenRobot Chicken is an American stop motion animated television series created and executive produced by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. Green provides many voices for the show...
episode "Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2" voiced by Seth GreenSeth GreenSeth Benjamin Green is an American actor, comedian, voice actor, and television producer. He is well known for his role as Daniel "Oz" Osbourne in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as Dr. Evil's son Scott in the Austin Powers series of comedy films, Mitch Miller in That '70s Show, and the voice of Chris...
. After the pets of the other G.I. Joe members jeopardize the mission, Deep Six ends up dropping his pet Blue Whale on the Cobra Soldiers gushing their blood right at Duke and Deep Six. Duke told Deep Six that he will get a medal for this.
External links
- Deep Six at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page