Paco Ramone (New Earth)
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History
Paco Ramone's career as a Justice Leaguer was as short as they come. His career as Vibe began shortly after Aquaman disbanded the original Justice League. When young Paco heard that a new Justice League was forming in his own backyard of Detroit, he decided to give up his position as the leader of a local street gang, El Lobos, to join up. What made Ramone an impressive candidate was metahuman ability to emit powerful vibratory shockwaves.
Vibe's presence on the team caused Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter to harbor some strong doubts about the new JLA, particularly after he got the League involved in a rumble with a rival gang. However, Vibe soon proved his mettle during the League's battles against Cadre, Anton Allegro, and Amazo. He stayed with the League through the first great Crisis, when his powers played a vital role in defeating Despero. He was also able to come to his Steel's aid while fighting Plasmus during the Crisis by using his powers to cause the ground beneath Plasmus to crumble.
During Darkseid's assault on Earth's "legends," Paco left his JLA comrades to seek the familiar solace of the streets. Vibe was attacked by one of Professor Ivo's androids, and despite a valiant effort, became the first Justice League member to be killed in the line of duty. The Martian Manhunter brought Vibe's body back to the League's mountain sanctuary, where Vibe was laid to rest in a cryogenic chamber.
One of Vibe's younger brothers, Armando, recently developed a similar set of vibratory powers and joined Booster Gold's team of heroes, the Conglomerate, using the code names Reverb and later Hardline. Amusingly, Paco's dead form has twice been resurrected by evil-doers.
Vibe was stamped out of the care-free, wisecracking mold. He was fun-loving, street smart, and uninhibited.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Sonic Shock Waves: possessed sonic powers that enabled him to project shock waves from his hands that could shatter concrete and steel.
Abilities
Expert Dancer: Vibe was an accomplished breakdancer
Urban Culture: possessed a keen knowledge of urban street culture
Strength level
Vibe possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engaged in moderate physical exercise.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.
Notes
- No special notes.
Trivia
- Vibe made several cameo appearances throughout the Justice League Unlimited television series, despite the fact that the character has not been seen in print in over a decade.
See Also
- Discuss Paco Ramone (New Earth) on the forums
- Appearances of Paco Ramone (New Earth) (Chronological)
- Appearances of Paco Ramone (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Paco Ramone (New Earth)
- Quotations by Paco Ramone (New Earth)
Recommended Reading
- None.
Links and References
- at Wikipedia.org
- None.
Footnotes
Recommended Reading
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External Links
References
- Justice League of America (Volume 1) #233
- Justice League of America (Volume 1) Annual #2
- Who's Who: Update '87 #5
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