Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal is a G.I. Joe team member and heavy armor specialist who serves as commander of the Mauler M.B.T. (Main Battle Tank), bringing formidable mechanized firepower to the Real American Hero team's ongoing battle against the Cobra organization.

Debuting in the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #44 in 1986, Heavy Metal is a Copper Age creation from the legendary Larry Hama and Rod Whigham — part of the sprawling, richly detailed cast that made Marvel's G.I. Joe universe one of the most beloved franchises of its era. Over nearly four decades of publication, this character has kept formidable company alongside the likes of Hawk, Flint, and other pillars of the Real American Hero roster. With appearances spanning Action Force Monthly and collected editions, and two collector-recognized key issues to their name, Heavy Metal is the kind of deep-cut character that rewards the dedicated fan who digs past the household names into the full, vibrant bench that made this series great.