Crankcase

Crankcase is a G.I. Joe team member and vehicle driver specializing in the A.W.E. Striker, a fast-attack reconnaissance vehicle. A skilled and reliable wheelman, he serves as one of the Joe team's frontline transport and combat specialists.

Crankcase rolled onto the scene in 1986, debuting in the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #44 under the skilled hands of Larry Hama and Rod Whigham — right in the thick of Marvel's Copper Age run of one of the most beloved military action franchises in comics history. With nearly four decades of appearances stretching from 1986 all the way to 2025, this character has shown remarkable staying power, popping up across marquee titles like G.I. Joe and the Transformers and collected in the definitive G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium. Crankcase keeps distinguished company, sharing pages with heavy hitters like Hawk, Lady Jaye, and Roadblock, and three of those appearances carry key-issue significance for collectors on the hunt. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Real American Hero mythos or just diving in, Crankcase is a satisfying piece of that rich ensemble tapestry worth tracking down.