Sherman R. Guderian

Stepping onto the battlefield in 1986 courtesy of the legendary Larry Hama and Rod Whigham, Sherman R. Guderian is a Copper Age figure embedded in one of Marvel's most beloved military action franchises — G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero. With nearly four decades of appearances stretching from 1986 all the way to 2025, this is a character with real staying power in the G.I. Joe universe, sharing pages with heavy hitters like Hawk, Flint, and Heavy Metal. Two of those appearances carry key-issue status, making Guderian a name worth tracking for serious collectors digging deep into the franchise's rich, sprawling history.