Slice (G.I. Joe)

Slice
G.I. Joe character
Slice as seen in the DiC G.I. Joe cartoon.
First appearance	1992
Portrayed by	Don Brown (DiC) Kevan Ohtsji (Valor vs. Venom)
Affiliation	Cobra
Specialty	Cobra Ninja Swordsman
File name	Unknown
Birth place	Jonestown, U.K.
Primary MOS	Swordsman
Secondary MOS	Espionage
Subgroups	Ninja Force

Slice is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is affiliated with Cobra as a ninja swordsman, and debuted in 1992.

Slice is believed to be a renegade ninja from the Arashikage clan. He is considered Cobra's supreme swordsman. He doesn't know the more silent and subtle ways of the ninja, but he compensates for it with raw strength. His sword attack copies the attack patterns of the scorpions. He is seen, normally, wearing an uwagi with Cobra's emblem over ninja garbs, and he prefers driving the vehicle called "Cobra Parasite".

Slice was first released as part of the Ninja Force line in 1992. The figure was repainted and released as part of the Ninja Force line in 1993. The figure was repainted again and released as part of the Shadow Ninjas line in 1994. Slice was released in a two pack with the G.I. Joe criminal investigation officer, Sure-Fire. The file card text indicates Sure-Fire once defeated Slice in combat, now the ninja yearns for revenge.

Slice and his partner Dice debut in the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series. They first came into contact with Cobra and G.I. Joe, when a man calling himself the Red Ninja Master called them and a number of Red Ninjas to Cobra's Silent Castle in Trans-Carpathia. The Master displayed an in-depth knowledge of many of the Arashikage fighting techniques, and convinced the other ninjas of his identity. Since Cobra Commander hadn't used the castle for years, Slice, Dice and the Red Ninjas easily ventured to the castle. Slice and Dice were surprised when Destro and the Baroness arrived at the castle after Destro was given the castle by Cobra Commander. When Slice, Dice and the other ninjas attacked Destro, they discovered the Joes had been watching, including Ninja Force. After a long battle, the ninjas escaped the castle into the wilderness with the Ninja Force close behind.