Avalanche

Avalanche burst onto the scene in 1988, born from the creative partnership of Larry Hama and Ron Wagner in the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #74 — a Copper Age entry into one of Marvel's most beloved action franchises. With a catalog presence stretching all the way to 2025, this character has proven surprisingly durable for someone with a relatively modest appearance count, turning up alongside a colorful cast that includes Blocker, Mutt, and the notorious Zarana. For the dedicated G.I. Joe completist, Avalanche represents exactly the kind of deep-cut discovery that makes hunting through back issues so rewarding.