Long Range (G.I. Joe)

Long Range is the code name of two fictional characters from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. The first is Karl W. Fritz, who is the G.I. Joe team's Thunderclap driver and debuted in 1989. He appeared in the comic book series and the DIC animated series.

The second fictional character to use the same code name was Alejandro Garcia the Joe's transportation expert. Debuting in 2005, this Long Range drives a Rolling Operations Command Center (R.O.C.C.).

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Karl W. Fritz

G.I. Joe character
Long Range
Affiliation G.I. Joe
Specialty Thunderclap Driver
File name Karl W. Fritz
Birthplace Warwick, Rhode Island
SN 909-6656-BN23
Rank Sergeant First Class E-7
Primary MOS Thunderclap driver
Secondary MOS Artillery
Year introduced 1989

Fictional character biography

He is the G.I. Joe team's Thunderclap vehicle driver.[1] He debuted in 1989. His real name is Karl W. Fritz, and his rank is that of Sergeant First Class E-7. Long Range was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. Long Range's primary military specialty is Thunderclap driver, and his secondary military specialty is artillery.

As a kid, he struggled with simple arithmetic, but was able to master complex trigonometric and calculus problems with ease. He joined the Army's Artillery corps, where he utilized his trigonometric skills to amass the highest percentage rate of on-target knock outs the corps had ever seen and earn the nickname "The Knock Out Man".[2]

A Real American Hero Toy history

Long Range was first released as an action figure in 1989, packaged with the Thunderclap long-range targeting cannon.[3]

Comics - Original Continuity

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Marvel Comics

In the Marvel comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in issue #92. He uses artillery fire from the 'Thunderclap' to help rescue fellow Joes and members of the Oktober Guard.[4]

Animated series appearances

DIC Series

Long Range appeared in the DiC G.I. Joe cartoon series episode titled "Operation Dragonfire" Pt. 2 in a non-speaking cameo role.

Alejandro Garcia

G.I. Joe character
Long Range
Affiliation G.I. Joe
Specialty R.O.C.C. Driver
File name Alejandro Garcia
Birthplace Monterrey, Mexico
SN 452-86-WS45
Rank E-5
Primary MOS Transportation Expert
Secondary MOS Infantry
Voiced by Scottie Ray (Sigma 6)
Year introduced 2005

Fictional character biography

He is described as studying various philosophical works like Aristotle, Zeno, and Diogenes. As the Joe's R.O.C.C. driver, he will not let anything stop him from completing his objective.[5]

A Real American Hero Toy history

The second Long Range was first released as an online exclusive released in 2005 as the driver of and bundled with the 'Rolling Operations Command Center.[6]

Comics

G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 - Devil's Due

In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 comics G.I. Joe, he first appeared in issue #1 and played a prominent role in issue #5.

Animated series appearances

G.I. Joe: Sigma 6

Long Range appeared in G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 cartoon series. Along with driving the R.O.C.C. he was also the team's sniper.

References

  1. ^ Thunderclap vehicle information
  2. ^ Long Range filecard
  3. ^ Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 125. ISBN 0-87341-301-6. 
  4. ^ "G.I. Joe A Real American Hero" #92
  5. ^ Long Range II filecard
  6. ^ 2005 Long Range

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