Who Is Leatherneck? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Leatherneck (Hasbro): Leatherneck was the second Marine to join the G.I. Joe team when they opened to other military branches. Rough, tough, mean and crude - he's a hard ma
Leatherneck is a Hasbro comic book character, the alter ego of Wendell A. Metzger, with over 101 comic issue appearances. Leatherneck was the second Marine to join the G.I. Joe team when they opened to other military branches. Rough, tough, mean and crude - he's a hard man to like, but an easy man to respect. He'll never leave a teammate behind.
Who is Leatherneck?
Leatherneck's real name is Wendell A. Metzger from Stromsburg, Nebraska. His file stated that he was the meanest corporal at Gitmo. He was then the roughest tech sergeant of the First Recon Battalion in Vietnam. Then he was the toughest drill sergeant on Paris Island. Now he's a gruff, tough as nails Gunnery Sergeant. Leatherneck is abrasive, overly opinionated, and hard to get along with. He has little tolerance or patience for weakness, laziness, and dishonesty.
Key facts
Leatherneck is of human origin and first appeared in "Serpentor". The character is published by Hasbro. With 101 recorded issue appearances, Leatherneck ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Leatherneck?
Leatherneck was the second Marine to join the G.I. Joe team when they opened to other military branches. Rough, tough, mean and crude - he's a hard man to like, but an easy man to respect. He'll never leave a teammate behind.
What is Leatherneck's real name?
Leatherneck's real identity is Wendell A. Metzger.
When did Leatherneck first appear?
Leatherneck first appeared in "Serpentor".
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