Lt. Gorky

Debuting in the pages of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #101 in 1990, Lt. Gorky stepped onto the scene during the Copper Age under the watchful hand of the legendary Larry Hama and artist M. D. Bright. A figure with real staying power, this character has turned up across the G.I. Joe universe for over three decades — a testament to the rich, sprawling world those comics built. Lt. Gorky keeps distinguished company, sharing adventures with heavy hitters like Snake-Eyes, Shana O'Hara, and Lt. Daina, a roster that signals this character moves in serious, action-packed circles. For collectors who love the layered ensemble storytelling that made G.I. Joe a phenomenon, Lt. Gorky is one of those satisfying deep-cut discoveries worth tracking down.