Snake Eyes
| Fighting |
Excellent |
| Agility |
Good |
| Strength |
Good |
| Endurance |
Good |
| Reason |
Good |
| Intuition |
Typical |
| Psyche |
Typical |
| Health |
90 |
| Karma |
36 |
| Resources |
Not Applicable |
| Popularity |
0 |
Powers
None
Talents
None
Contacts
None
History
Snake-Eyes is one of the original members and a key character of the G.I. Joe comic book series, and to this day is a fan favorite.
Snake-Eyes's real name, place of birth, and most other information about him has remained classified throughout all depictions of his origins; all that is known for certain about his military standing is that he holds the rank of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (E-7) and has undergone Drill Sergeant training. He is also the team's resident hand-to- hand combat instructor. Very little else about his past has been revealed. (According to the character's creator, Larry Hama, no actual, 'unclassified' name was ever given to him.) He was originally billed by Hasbro Toys in 1982 as a "Commando," but by 1984, in the pages of Marvel Comics, it became clear that he was also a full-fledged ninja master. Snake-Eyes is quiet in his movements and is a swift and deadly master of multiple martial arts. He is an expert in the use of the ninjato, which he usually carries in a pair of sheaths strapped to his back (but often uses only one); although he's equally qualified with and willing to use standard weapons like firearms and explosives. Making him even more dangerous is that he has never relied on one set of weapons to the exclusion of others. In keeping with his personality, Snake-Eyes usually wears what could perhaps best be described as a black "military ninja" bodysuit, and a face-mask to cover his face, which was disfigured in a combat-related accident. Since then, Snake-Eyes has had extensive plastic surgery to repair the damage, but he still has one or two scars left. Although he has always been implied to have been somewhat taciturn by nature, the accident damaged his vocal cords and left him unable to speak. An interesting note is that he seldom is shown using any form of sign language to communicate. It is implied people know what he is thinking or wants to do.
When shown out of his uniform, Snake-Eyes is around six feet tall and athletic in build, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a pet wolf named Timber that has appeared several times in toys, comics, and animation.
He is sometimes referred to as the Silent Master, which may be his title from the Clan.
For the upcoming GI JOE live action movie, Richard Walke will be playing Snake-Eyes, and is one of the few people officially signed on to the picture. Screenwriter Micheal Gordon handpicked the up and coming Walke because he "is the personification of everything Ninja." There is heavy speculation that Walke himself is undergoing rigorous ninja training in order to futher prepare himself for this role.
In the comic book series, Snake-Eyes is romantically involved with fellow G.I. Joe member Master Sergeant Shana M. O'Hara a.k.a. Scarlett. He is also a Master Ninja, and has an apprentice, Kamakura.
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