Kwinn

Few supporting characters from the early days of Marvel's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero have left as lasting an impression as Kwinn, who stepped onto the page in issue #2 of that landmark 1982 debut run — right at the heart of the Bronze Age, when Larry Hama and Don Perlin were busy building one of comics' most beloved military universes. Sharing adventures with heavy hitters like Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, and Stalker, Kwinn carved out a memorable place in that world despite a relatively modest appearance count, with two of those issues earning genuine key-issue recognition among collectors. The fact that his presence has been revisited across titles and decades — from the original Marvel run through to 2024 — speaks to the kind of quiet staying power that fans of Hama's richly character-driven storytelling will immediately appreciate. If you're exploring the deep bench of G.I. Joe history, Kwinn is exactly the kind of discovery that reminds you why this universe rewards dedicated reading.