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Who Is Grunt? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Grunt (Hasbro): Grunt's code-name comes from the old army nickname for regular infantry soldiers, "grunts." He is one of the original member of the GI Joe team.

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Grunt is a Hasbro comic book character, the alter ego of Robert W. Graves, with over 91 comic issue appearances. Grunt's code-name comes from the old army nickname for regular infantry soldiers, "grunts." He is one of the original member of the GI Joe team.

Who is Grunt?

Grunt had to be quite a soldier to qualify for the G.I. Joe team. He graduated Advanced Infantry Training school in the top ten of his class. Soon afterward, Grunt became one of the original 13 members. After the re-dedication of G.I. Joe headquarters, aka "The Pit", Grunt and many of the other original Joes were taken off active duty. Even so, Grunt continued to occasionally participate in missions with the team.

Key facts

Grunt is of human origin and first appeared in "Operation: Lady Doomsday; ...Hot Potato!". The character is published by Hasbro. With 91 recorded issue appearances, Grunt ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grunt?

Grunt's code-name comes from the old army nickname for regular infantry soldiers, "grunts." He is one of the original member of the GI Joe team.

What is Grunt's real name?

Grunt's real identity is Robert W. Graves.

When did Grunt first appear?

Grunt first appeared in "Operation: Lady Doomsday; ...Hot Potato!".

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