Tom DeFalco Interview (Marvel Edior of GI Joe 1-6 & EIC)

Edited audio version of interview, also available as video talking heads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMwIScYZr-s

Mark and Tim talk with Tom DeFalco (G.I. Joe editor for Marvel issues 1-6 & Editor In Chief 1987-1994). We talk about the process of working with the Marvel & Hasbro getting G.I.Joe off the ground in 1981, editing the first few issues, G.I. Joe's eventual cancellation - plus Marvel and the wider comics market in this era.

Tom DeFalco (born June 26, 1950) is an American comic book writer and editor well known for his association with Marvel Comics, with long runs on Amazing Spider-Man including on the Clone Saga, Thor, Fantastic Four, and in the creation of Spider-Girl and Spider Ham,

DeFalco became Marvel's tenth editor-in-chief in April 1987. And serving 7 years in the role, to 1994, making him one of the longest serving individuals to hold that post.

DeFalco worked closely with toy manufacturer Hasbro in the early 1980s, part of the Marvel creative team that produced the backstory and dossiers that served as the basis for the relaunch of the phenomenally successful G.I. Joe toy and creating the Marvel comic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in June 1982. DeFalco personally edited the first six issues (handing over to Denny O'Neil in January 1983).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_DeFalco

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/980/tom-defalco/comics