his head only could turn left and right. The 1989 release of Stalker came with a white kayak. The 1991 release was part of the "Talking Battle Commanders" group, and featured several phrases that were spoken when one of the buttons on his backpack were pressed. A new version of Stalker was released in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps line. In 2004, he was released as part of the Toys R Us exclusive "Desert Patrol Squad" set, which also included the figures Ambush, Dusty, Gung Ho, Snake Eyes and Tunnel Rat. 25th Anniversary In 2007, Sgt. Stalker was released as part of the 25th anniversary. His new design was based on his original 1982 figure. This mold was reused for his 2008 release, which was packaged with the DVD Battles Pack, set 1 of 5. The mold was again used for his 2008 release with a green JUMP jet pack as part of the Target exclusive Ultimate Battle Pack. Comics Marvel Comics Stalker first appeared in the Marvel Comics series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 (June 1982). Prior to joining G.I. Joe, he served on the same LRRP team as Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow did during their tour in the Vietnam War Their experiences, including a firefight meant to rescue an injured Snake Eyes, made them the best of friends. After their tour, only Stalker stayed in the military, while Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow went on a long sabbatical training in the art of the ninja. Years later, Stalker, along with Hawk, would be responsible for selecting the members that would comprise the original Joe team. Stalker serves as field commander and second-in-command of the G.I. Joe team until Duke, is brought in to replace him. Along with eight of the original Joes, Stalker was promoted to one rank. Stalker's friendship with Snake Eyes affects circumstances during a mission in Sierra Gordo. Stalker leads a rescue of Snake Eyes. He again has a flashback to the time Snake Eyes was rescued from under Viet cong fire. As the Joe team leaves, Stalker himself is badly injured by the Crimson Twins. Against his protests, he is evacuated as Snake Eyes stays back to hold off Cobra soldiers. As the other Joes inform him, he is no longer team leader due to his injuries and they must follow the orders of the next highest-ranking officer, which