Who Is Spirit? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Spirit is a Hasbro comic book character, the alter ego of Charlie Iron-Knife, with over 186 comic issue appearances. Spirit is the G.I. Joe team's original tracker with his eagle Freedom

Who is Spirit?

Origin A Native American born into poverty in the Taos Pueblo Reservation in Taos, New Mexico , Charlie Iron-Knife was raised to respect nature and had an innate connection to it; in the tradition of his ancestors. He was a hunting guide in high-school, and then enlisted in the army after graduation and was soon sent to Southeast Asia, where he served in a Long Range Recon Patrol unit. In the army, Spirit also became a qualified sniper. After returning home he completed his education and then re-enlisted, eventually being recruited for the G.I. Joe team. His primary military specialty is infantry and his secondary MOS is social services. Creation Spirit was created and released for the Hasbro G.I. Joe toy line in 1984.

Key facts

Spirit is of human origin. The character is published by Hasbro. With 186 recorded issue appearances, Spirit ranks among the most featured characters in comics.