Blowtorch

Blowtorch burst onto the scene in 1985, a Bronze Age creation of the legendary Larry Hama and Frank Springer, debuting in the pages of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32 at a time when that Marvel series was firing on all cylinders. Over four decades of publication, this character has kept remarkable company — sharing adventures with icons like Snake-Eyes, Duke, and Hawk — and has racked up three collector-significant key issues along the way. While the catalog footprint is focused rather than sprawling, the staying power is undeniable: a character introduced in the mid-eighties who's still appearing in G.I. Joe comics into 2025 has clearly earned a place in the hearts of Real American Hero devotees. If you're building out a serious G.I. Joe collection, Blowtorch is exactly the kind of deep-cut fan favorite who rewards the hunt.