The Strongmen of America
| Tom Strong | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | America's Best Comics (DC Comics) |
| First appearance | Tom Strong #1 (June 1999) |
| Created by |
Alan Moore Chris Sprouse |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations |
The Strongmen of America America's Best |
| Partnerships | Dhalua Tesla Pneuman King Solomon |
| Abilities | Super-strength inventive genius virtually immortal |
Tom Strong is a comic book created by writer Alan Moore and artist Chris Sprouse, initially published bi-monthly by America's Best Comics, an imprint of DC Comics' Wildstorm division. Tom Strong, the title character, is a "science hero", with a wife, Dhalua, and a daughter, Tesla, both with enhanced physical and mental abilities and longevity. He resides in a building called The Stronghold in Millennium City. He is also assisted by Pneuman, a steam powered robot, and King Solomon, a gorilla with human characteristics. His greatest foe is tuxedo-clad "science villain" Paul Saveen. The series explores many different timelines and universes, which are a nod to different comic genres. The primary characters are a tribute and spoof of early pulp heroes.
Spin-offs include Tom Strong's Terrific Tales, Terra Obscura, and the one-shot The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong. A limited series titled Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril was published in 2013 by Vertigo.
Tom was raised in a high-gravity chamber and given an intensive education by his somewhat eccentric scientist parents, on the fictional West Indian island of Attabar Teru. His upbringing, plus ingesting a root used by the natives of the island for health and long life, have made him nearly physically and mentally perfect. Though born at the dawn of the 20th century, by the year 2000 he looks as if he is only in his forties.
Tom Strong frequently has adventures alongside his younger self. There is also a parallel cartoon universe where a talking bunny is a version of Tom Strong, as well as a Western universe and even "Tom Teen", where characters are similar to those from Archie Comics.
Tom Strong has super-strength and an inventive genius when in peak physical condition. Strong maintains his physical health and longevity through the regular consumption of a mysterious herb called Goloka Root. He is an explorer with vast personal wealth, and has contributed greatly to the technology available in Millennium City.
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