Doctor Adele Burkhart

Doctor Adele Burkhart made her entrance in the very first issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in 1982 — one of the most celebrated Bronze Age launches in Marvel history, crafted by the legendary Larry Hama and Don Perlin — which means she's been part of this universe from the ground floor. Over more than four decades, she's kept remarkable company, sharing pages with heavy hitters like Stalker, Hawk, and the Baroness across the flagship series and its collected editions. Her appearances are select rather than sprawling, which gives each one a certain weight, including at least one collector-recognized key issue. For fans who love digging into the full tapestry of the G.I. Joe universe beyond the household names, Doctor Adele Burkhart is a rewarding discovery.