Kamakura

A G.I. Joe operative introduced in Devil's Due Publishing's 2001 relaunch of the series, Kamakura emerged as a young ninja recruit trained in the ways of the Arashikage clan, following in the shadow of the legendary Snake Eyes.

Stepping onto the scene in the Modern Age with G.I. Joe #1 (2001) from Image Comics — a bold reinvention of a beloved franchise — Kamakura arrived as part of a gritty new chapter in the Joe universe, brought to life by Josh Blaylock and Steve Kurth. Over a run stretching through the mid-2000s, this character carved out a place among some of the most iconic names in the mythos, sharing pages with legends like Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, and the ever-dangerous Destro. With 31 catalog appearances across the G.I. Joe series and beyond, Kamakura is a genuine product of Image's ambitious reimagining of the franchise. For collectors hunting the Modern Age Joe revival, this is a character well worth tracking down.