Clutch

Few characters can claim they were there from the very beginning, but Clutch has that distinction — debuting in the landmark first issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in 1982, crafted by the legendary Larry Hama and Don Perlin at the dawn of one of Marvel's most beloved franchises. A Bronze Age original, Clutch has spent over four decades sharing pages with icons like Scarlett, Hawk, and the ever-menacing Cobra Commander, woven into the very fabric of the G.I. Joe universe across titles like Tales of G.I. Joe and the long-running G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. With four key collector issues to his name and 81 catalog appearances spanning all the way to 2025, he's a testament to the enduring power of that original 1982 lineup. If you're building a serious G.I. Joe collection, Clutch is a name you simply can't overlook.