Blaster

Debuting in the pages of G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #74 in 1988 — right in the thick of the Copper Age when that beloved Marvel series was firing on all cylinders — Blaster has kept some seriously memorable company, sharing adventures with the likes of Zarana, Mutt, and Blocker across the book's action-packed run. Larry Hama and Ron Wagner brought this character to life, and with a presence in the series stretching all the way to 2025, Blaster is a testament to just how deep and enduring the G.I. Joe roster truly runs. For dedicated fans and completists exploring every corner of that rich universe — including through the handy G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium — tracking down Blaster's appearances is one of those rewarding deep-dive discoveries that reminds you why this franchise has captivated collectors for nearly four decades.