Avalanche

Avalanche is a G.I. Joe operative who debuted in the pages of Marvel's long-running military action series, serving alongside fellow Joes such as Blocker and Mutt against Cobra threats.

Avalanche burst onto the scene in 1988, born from the creative partnership of Larry Hama and Ron Wagner in the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #74 — a Copper Age entry into one of Marvel's most beloved action franchises. With a catalog presence stretching all the way to 2025, this character has proven surprisingly durable for someone with a relatively modest appearance count, turning up alongside a colorful cast that includes Blocker, Mutt, and the notorious Zarana. For the dedicated G.I. Joe completist, Avalanche represents exactly the kind of deep-cut discovery that makes hunting through back issues so rewarding.