Budo

Budo made his comics debut in 1989's G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #82, brought to life by the legendary Larry Hama alongside artists Marshall Rogers and Don Hudson — a Copper Age entry into one of comics' most beloved military action universes. Over a span stretching remarkably into 2022, this IDW-published figure has shared the page with heavy hitters like Roadblock, Cover Girl, and Conrad S. Hauser, placing him squarely in elite G.I. Joe company. He may be a rarer presence in the catalog, but for fans who love tracking down every corner of the Real American Hero roster, Budo is a satisfying find — a genuine piece of the franchise's rich, character-packed history.