Plato

Plato is a recurring soldier in the comic-book adaptation of Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey, stationed at Camp Swampy alongside Beetle, Sarge Snorkel, and General Halftrack. His bookish, philosophically inclined personality sets him apart from his fellow enlisted men.

A philosophical name for a Silver Age soldier, Plato has been part of the sun-bleached, boot-camp world of Charlton's Beetle Bailey since 1967, sharing barracks humor with the likes of Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel, and General Halftrack across more than four decades of comic-book mischief. With 22 catalogued appearances stretching all the way to 2009, this is a character with genuine staying power in the long-running Charlton universe. If you love classic military comedy comics and want to dig into the full roster of Camp Swampy's memorable supporting cast, Plato is a name worth tracking down.