VIBE

Real Name: Paco Ramone

Class: Human mutant

Occupation: Superhero, street gang leader

Group Affiliation: formerly Justice League of America, Justice League of the Damned

Known Relatives: Armando Ramone (brother), Rosita Ramone (sister), Two unnamed brothers, Two unnamed sisters, Unnamed mother, Unnamed stepfather

Aliases: None.

Base of Operations: Detroit, MI

First Appearance: Justice League of America Annual #2 (November, 1984)

Powers: Vibe possessed sonic powers that enabled him to project shock waves from his hands that could shatter concrete and steel. Vibe was very agile and a skilled break-dancer.

History: Paco Ramone was born a mutant, but he never learned to use his powers until he was a teenager. Naming himself Vibe he joined a street gang and eventually become its' leader. When the Justice League moved to Detroit they witnessed Vibe in action and recruited him. Despite strong objections from Aquaman, Vibe joined the JLA. Vibe was not a model teammate, frequently arguing and fighting with other members of the JLA. Vivbe secretly felt inadequate, and covered up by being hostile.

After the JLA was disbanded by Martian Manhunter, Vibe was stalked and murdered by an android servant of Professor Ivo. His teammates tracked down and imprisoned Ivo for murder.

(Martian Manhunter II #12) - Infernal forces released by the Day of Judgment resurrected Vibe and several other deceased JLAers without souls. Proclaiming themselves the Justice League of the Damned they planned to kill the living JLA members and induct them into their team. They confronted Gypsy, but let her escape to contact the Martian Manhunter. They fought Manhunter and Gypsy, and murdered Gypsy. Manhunter resurrected Gypsy with the help of Martian god Hronmeer and restored the memories of the League so they could remember the heroes they once were. They rejected their infernal possession and burst into flames.

Comments: Created by Chuck Patton & Gerry Conway

Vibe received a profile in Who's Who Update '87 #5. Vibe received a profile in Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #12 under the Justice League of America entry. Vibe received profile in JLA-Z #2 under the JLA (Detroit) entry.

Vibe had a cameo in Justice League of America II #0, 7.

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