Keel-Haul

Keel-Haul is a naval officer and G.I. Joe team member specializing in maritime operations, serving as the admiral in command of the USS Flagg, the Joe team's massive aircraft carrier.

Keel-Haul made his debut in the Bronze Age pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #40 (1985), brought to life by the legendary Larry Hama and Rod Whigham during one of Marvel's most beloved action franchises. Over four decades of publication, this nautical warrior has kept remarkable company — sharing adventures with heavy hitters like Hawk, Zartan, and the formidable Clayton M. Abernathy across the long-running G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. With at least one collector-recognized key issue to his name and a publishing history stretching all the way to 2025, Keel-Haul is a testament to the enduring depth of the G.I. Joe universe, the kind of character that rewards the dedicated fan who digs past the household names into the rich ensemble that makes this franchise so endlessly rewarding.