Karl W. Fritz

Karl W. Fritz stepped onto the page in 2022, a Modern Age newcomer born from the long-running creative partnership of Larry Hama and S. L. Gallant in IDW's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — one of comics' most enduring action franchises. With only five catalogued appearances so far, Fritz is a fresh face in a storied universe, sharing panels with heavy hitters like Snake Eyes, Agent Helix, and Long Range. It's early days for this character, but in the world of G.I. Joe, even a brief appearance in Hama's hands can leave a lasting mark — and collectors know to pay attention when a new name surfaces in issue #296 and beyond.