Eric W. Friestadt

Debuting in the very first issue of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero in 1982, Eric W. Friestadt is a Bronze Age original, born from the legendary collaboration of Larry Hama and Don Perlin at Marvel Comics. Over more than four decades of publication, this character has kept remarkable company — sharing pages with icons like Scarlett, Hawk, and Short-Fuze across the flagship series and its companion titles. With four key-issue appearances to their name and a presence stretching all the way to 2025, Friestadt is a testament to just how enduring that original 1982 universe has proven to be — a piece of comics history worth tracking down for any serious G.I. Joe collector.