Who Is Breaker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Breaker is a Hasbro comic book character, the alter ego of Alvin R. Kibbey, with over 110 comic issue appearances. Breaker's Primary Military Specialty was Communications and his Secondary was Infantry with M-16, M-1911A1, and MAC-10 (Ingram). He is one of the original members of GI Joe.

Who is Breaker?

Origin As early as he was able, Alvin left his hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and enlisted in the army. He was recruited to the G.I. Joe team in 1982 as one of its original thirteen members while still a Private First Class, but had been familiar with most military communications devices and was fluent in seven languages by that time. Creation Breaker was created for the Hasbro toyline in 1982. His character and story were adapted by Larry Hama for the Marvel G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. Character Evolution As the team's first communications specialist, Breaker, proved an invaluable asset time and time again. He became known among his comrades for his affinity of chewing gum and popping bubbles, which surprisingly enough helped get a small group of Joes out of a hairy situation on one occasion.

Key facts

Breaker is of human origin and first appeared in "Operation: Lady Doomsday; ...Hot Potato!". The character is published by Hasbro. With 110 recorded issue appearances, Breaker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.