Snow Job is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original arctic trooper and debuted in 1983.
Profile
His real name is Harlan W. Moore, and his rank is that of staff sergeant E-6. Snow Job was born in West Rutland, Vermont.
Snow Job was a major contender for the Olympic Biathlon, who enlisted in the army to receive special training and support privileges, until deciding to join the G.I. Joe team. It's been suggested that he earned his nickname from having a reputation as being a con artist, more than from his primary military specialty on the arctic ski patrol. His secondary specialty is rifle instructor, and he is a qualified expert with all NATO long range sniper rifles, and the XMLR-3A laser rifle.
Unlike some of the other environment specialists on the G.I. Joe Team, Snow Job doesn't thrive on the cold, but he accepts that the chilly environments are the best place to showcase his incredible skills. He is considered one of the best marksmen on the team. He is known for setting up practical jokes, especially on new recruits.
Toys
Snow Job was first released as an action figure in 1983.
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #11 (May 1983). He helps the Joes secure weapons grade Plutonium that Cobra was trying to steal. He also tries a to run a minor scam against Rock'N'Roll via getting cash to set him up with Gung Ho's sister, a model (who was really nine). After Doc explains the trick, the officer himself says 'This is why they call me 'Snow-Job'".
Snow-Job spies on the 'Bern Insititue Of Reconstructive Surgery' and confirms Cobra operatives there.
Snow-Job and Ripcord are injured when Cobra Hydrofoils destroy part of the G.I. Joe's mobile sea base. Doc treats them. Due to limited manpower at the moment, the two injured men as assigned as gunners on the 'W.H.A.L.E.' vehicle when the team assaults the newly formed Cobra Island. Legal maneuvering forces the Joe team to call off the attack.
Snow-Job is featured in issue #20 of the series G.I. Joe Secret Missions. Along with Frostbite, Avalanche, and Wild Bill and Slip Stream for air support, Snow Job is part of a multi-national force investigating bizarre activity in the Arctic Circle near the Bering Strait. Snow-Job personally destroys several manned Cobra vehicles.
Animated series
Sunbow
He first appeared in the G.I. Joe animated series in the mini-series "A Real American Hero", voiced by Rob Paulsen.
Snow Job had a major role in the episode "Haul Down the Heavens", in which he, Flint and Lady Jaye escort a group of scientists to the Arctic Circle to investigate abnormal behavior of the aurora borealis. There, a pursuit of a polar bear leads to Flint and Snow Job finding a Cobra base. While attempting to steal a Fang helicopter, Snow Job wrestles and defeats a Cobra Trooper, but is pricked by tranquilizer darts. While unconscious, Snow Job is saved by an indigenous man who takes him to his village. The man radios G.I. Joe headquarters, allowing Rip Cord to find him and restore him to health with a serum.
In "Iceberg Goes South", Snow Job accidentally destroys Wet-Suit's diving suit performance monitor. The two Joes are later sent to rescue Iceberg at his uncle's nearby lab. Snow Job is captured, but Wet-Suit rescues him shortly after.
He was featured in one of the series' famous "And Knowing Is Half the Battle" Public Service Announcements, warning kids of the dangers of venturing out onto "frozen" ponds or lakes which may not be entirely frozen. He advises them to rescue a fellow kid by using something that may reach him.
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Snow Job also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie. He participates in the first battle for the Broadcast Energy Transmitter (B.E.T.), and is part of Roadblock's unit of Joes who pursue Cobra afterwards. When they are defeated by the forces of Cobra-La, Snow Job attempts to escape in his H.A.V.O.C., but is captured along with the other Joes.