Flash

Flash was one of the original members of the elite G.I. Joe special missions unit, introduced when the team first assembled to combat the terrorist organization Cobra. Specializing in advanced laser weaponry, he was among the founding soldiers who established the squad's early roster.

Born in the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #1 back in 1982, Flash is one of the original faces of Marvel's landmark Bronze Age military action franchise — there from the very first issue, crafted by the legendary Larry Hama and Don Perlin. With four key-issue appearances to their name and a presence that stretches across more than four decades of comics, Flash is a genuine piece of G.I. Joe history, sharing adventures across G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Tales of G.I. Joe, and G.I. Joe: Frontline alongside iconic figures like Stalker, Hawk, and Grunt. If you're building out a serious G.I. Joe collection or simply want to trace the roots of one of Marvel's most beloved action franchises, Flash is exactly the kind of foundational character worth seeking out.