Long Range is the code name of two fictional characters from , a line of military-themed toys created by Hasbro. The first is Karl W. Fritz, who is the G.I. Joe team's Thunderclap driver and debuted in 1989. He appeared in the and the DIC. The second fictional character to use the same code name was Alejandro Garcia the Joe's transportation expert. Debuting in 2005, this Long Range drives a Rolling Operations Command Center.
Karl W. Fritz
Fictional character biography
He is the G.I. Joe team's Thunderclap vehicle driver. He debuted in 1989. His real name is Karl W. Fritz, and his rank is that of Sergeant First Class E-7. Long Range was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. Long Range's primary military specialty is Thunderclap driver, and his secondary military specialty is artillery. As a kid, he struggled with simple arithmetic, but was able to master complex trigonometric and calculus problems with ease. He joined the Army's Artillery corps, where he utilized his trigonometric skills to amass the highest percentage rate of on-target knock outs the corps had ever seen and earn the nickname "The Knock Out Man".
In the Marvel comics series, he first appeared in issue #92. He uses artillery fire from the 'Thunderclap' to help rescue fellow Joes and members of the Oktober Guard.
Later, in the same continuity, Long-Range works with Alpine, Torpedo and Muskrat to rescue peace activist and long-time Joe ally Dr. Adele Burkhart. They are pursued through the mountains of fictional Olliestan by a murderous group of fanatics, enraged that Burkhart is support education for women. Long-Range works closely with Torpedo to draw off attention from the others supporting Adele but their efforts are not as successful as they hope.
Long Range appeared in the DiC animated series episode titled "Operation Dragonfire" Pt. 2 in a non-speaking cameo role.
Alejandro Garcia
Fictional character biography
He is described as studying various philosophical works like Aristotle, Zeno, and Diogenes. As the Joe's R.O.C.C. driver, he will not let anything stop him from completing his objective.
The second Long Range was first released as an online exclusive released in 2005 as the driver of and bundled with the 'Rolling Operations Command Center.
Comics
In the Devil's DueG.I. Joe: Sigma 6 comics, he first appeared in issue #1, and played a prominent role in issue #5.
Animated series appearances
Long Range appeared in the animated series. Along with driving the R.O.C.C., he was also the team's sniper.
