Gabriel A. Kelly

Stepping onto the scene in 1985's G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #40 — a Bronze Age debut courtesy of the legendary Larry Hama and Rod Whigham — Gabriel A. Kelly has carved out a steady, enduring presence across one of Marvel's most beloved military action franchises. With a publishing history stretching an impressive four decades and appearances spanning Action Force Monthly and G.I. Joe European Missions alongside the flagship series, this character has clearly proven their staying power on both sides of the Atlantic. Kelly keeps formidable company, sharing pages with heavy hitters like Flint, Hawk, and Barbecue, which speaks to a place woven right into the fabric of the G.I. Joe universe. Two key-issue appearances make Gabriel A. Kelly a name worth tracking down for any serious collector digging into the deeper roster of this iconic franchise.