Hama disliked Duke, but had to use him. Hama said that the CO is the good cop (Hawk) and the top kick is a bad cop (Duke). (Is that right?)

So if the comic protrayal of Duke made fans dislike Duke, it was more or less intentional.

I look at it like this, Hawk is the CO, he looks after his people, he's not afraid to lead them into battle, therefore he has the love and respect of his troops, but he's still the CO. Duke is the top kick, the first sergeant so he has the most "interaction" with the troops, and leads them into battle "on the ground" and they probably respect him for that, though I don't think all of them like him. Flint, Torpedo, Lt. Falcon all out rank Duke, and probably just lead teams for specific missions.

In all honestly, rank doesn't seem to mean much in the Joe verse, I've seen Scarlett order Beachhead around, when technically he out ranks her, and that is just one example, so essentially, it's more about what works for a specific writers story whether it be comic or cartoon, not about actual rank.

That's just my opinion, I could be wrong. :)

Just say no to a GIJoe Civil War!

Man, and here I thought the debate was always "Duke vs. Flint".

I wish I could add something intelligent to this thread, but since Duke's always annoyed me, I'd say everyone gladly follows Hawk over the good Sergeant Hauser :D

Have fun!!!

Absolutely

You guys overthink this waaaaaaaaaaaay too much..........

Who gives a good rat's @$$.......

The Joes follow the US Prez anyway.

Come on GS, we know your vote is for DUKE! :p

What's this, ladies and gentlemen? Do I smell a... wait... wait... yup... yup, it's official: that was a BUUURN!!!

:D

You really sure you wanna go there monkey boy???? :p