Major Bludd

Major Bludd (Sebastian Bludd) is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is a mercenary working for the Cobra Organization.

Major Bludd
G.I. Joe character
First appearance1983
Voiced byMichael Bell (Sunbow/Marvel)
André Sogliuzzo (Renegades)
In-universe information
AffiliationCobra
SpecialtyMercenary
File nameBludd, Sebastian
Birth placeSydney, Australia
RankO-4 (Major)
Primary MOSTerrorism and Assassination
Secondary MOSWeapons and Tactics
SubgroupsSuper Sonic Fighters, Python Patrol

Profile

Born in Sydney, Australia, Sebastian Bludd was trained by the Australian Special Air Service, served with that regiment in South East Asia, left to join the French Foreign Legion and saw action in Algeria, all before becoming a mercenary. He worked as a military advisor in a number of hostile countries where he committed acts of terrorism against peaceful governments throughout Europe.[1] He is wanted on three continents (especially Rhodesia, Libya) for numerous war crimes, and even a few crimes against humanity. Bludd has a tactical mind like a steel trap, and is proficient with all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms.[2] He has a weapons qualification of sharpshooter and is adept with plastic explosives, long-range sniper rifles, garrotes, blunt instruments, poisoned ice picks, Saturday night specials, and anything with spikes.[3]

Toys

Major Bludd first appeared in 1983.[4]

A version of Major Bludd was released as part of the Super Sonic Fighters line in 1991.[5] Another version of Major Bludd was released in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps line. The 2000 figure is a repaint of his Sonic Fighters uniform mostly brown, black and silver in some parts. The 2003 figure uses the 94 head and another figure mold in the Python Patrol color scheme. The 2005 JvC/ST/VvV update uses the Blackout mold, Firefly arms and a new head w/ removable helmet. The 2006 version is part of the 2006 Joe Con Mercenaries set. The first 25th/Modern Era Bludd figure uses the first 25th Zartan mold, the right arm that is reminiscent of the V1 figure. Later Modern Era versions have him in his true V1 mold and a cartoon version.[6]

Comics

Marvel Comics

In the Marvel comic book series, Cobra Commander hires Bludd to kill Destro, fearing that Destro would try to usurp the commander's authority. The Baroness, who was in love with Destro, foils the attempt.[7] Afterward he was apprehended by an injured Hawk and brought to Joe headquarters.[8] In issue #19 he escapes during a Cobra attack on Joe's Headquarters. He leaves behind the Cobra Trooper known as Scar-Face. During the escape he shoots and kills General Lawrence Flagg, the Joe's original commanding officer.[9] He remains in Cobra employment despite Destro's knowledge of his attempted murder. Bludd eventually leaves Cobra to resume his career as a mercenary. Bludd has no contact with Cobra for the next few years, excepting a brief period where he poses as Destro to infiltrate Destro's Scottish castle.[10] Later, he is hired by a corrupt General to kill Snake Eyes, who is trying to rescue an American prisoner in a Borovian gulag, but chooses not carry out the assassination after the American prisoner is killed.[11]

America's Elite

In the series G.I. Joe: America's Elite, Major Bludd attempts to kill the Vice President of the United States. He is stopped by Storm Shadow, and during the battle his cybernetic hand is blown off.[12]

Major Bludd returns, when his hideaway in Switzerland is found by the presumed dead Baroness. She enlists his help, promising him power and a chance to kill Joes.[13]

Major Bludd journeys to Saudi Arabia, recruiting a local anti-West faction in an attack on an oil refinery. The Joes trail him and stop his assault. Major Bludd allows himself to be captured by Duke. During this incident, Major Bludd claims to have killed the G.I. Joe member Recondo.[14]

Stalker and Flint escort Major Bludd to a prison in Greenland nicknamed "The Coffin", created specifically to house Cobra's elite operatives.[15] He later escapes imprisonment during Tomax's raid on the facility.[16] Major Bludd is approached by Zartan, who pays him to take his place, so the Dreadnok leader can payback Cobra Commander for having Monkeywrench killed.[17] Major Bludd takes the money, but appears during the final battle in the Appalachian Mountains. He tries to kill Sparks, but is ironically knocked out by Recondo, who had faked his death to battle Cobra more efficiently. In the aftermath of the battle, Major Bludd is returned to The Coffin.[18]

Video games

Major Bludd is one of the featured villains in the 1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.[19]

References
  1. 1994 file card: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2013-05-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link).
  2. Hama, Larry (1987). Mackie, Howard (ed.). G.I. Joe Order Of Battle. Marvel Entertainment Group. p. 70. ISBN 0-87135-288-5.
  3. 1991 file card: .
  4. Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964–1994. Krause Publications. p. 98. ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
  5. Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964–1994. Krause Publications. p. 133. ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
  6. G.I. JOE Brand Introduces New Look for the Next Generation Of Kids; G.I. JOE International Collector's Convention Will Be the First Place Fans Can See New 8-Inch G.I. JOE SIGMA SIX Line, Business Wire, June 23, 2005
  7. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #16 (October, 1983)
  8. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #17 (November 1983)
  9. "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #19 (1984)
  10. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #57 (March 1987)
  11. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #104-106 (1990)
  12. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #9 (March 2006)
  13. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #21 (March 2007)
  14. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #23 (May 2007)
  15. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #26 (August 2007)
  16. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #30 (December 2007)
  17. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #32 (February 2008)
  18. G.I. Joe: America's Elite #36 (June 2008)
  19. Roberts, Matt. "G.I. Joe for Personal Computers". YoJoe.com. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
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