Stalker first appeared in the Marvel Comics series "" #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.