Zap

From the very first issue of G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero in 1982, Zap was there at the ground floor of one of Marvel's most beloved Bronze Age franchises — a founding presence in a series that would go on to capture the imaginations of a generation. Created by the legendary Larry Hama and Don Perlin, Zap has shared the page with iconic figures like Hawk, Stalker, and Rock 'n Roll across a run that stretches an remarkable four-plus decades, from 1982 all the way to 2024. With five key-issue appearances to their name — including that landmark debut — Zap is a true piece of comics history, woven into the DNA of the G.I. Joe universe from its earliest days. For collectors and fans alike, a character who was present at the beginning and kept showing up across 42 years is always worth a closer look.