A
super-hero created by Gerry Conway for
DC Comics
Seeing the obvious need for angry, young, male Latino
super-heroes, the Justice League of America introduced
Vibe, a break-dancing gang member with a heart of
gold and the ability to produce shockwaves from his
hands (and yes I said "break-dancing") During one of the
Justice League's darker hours, the group was pared down
to Martian Manhunter, Zatanna, Elongated Man and Aquaman along with
a number of new comers. The group had moved to Detroit
to use the bunker of Commander Steel as a headquarters.
During this time, the group met up with Paco Pamone, the
leader of the Los Lobos, a local street gang. Paco
was known in the gang as Vibe because of his natural
ability to project shockwaves from his hands. When the
rival gang the Devil Dogs (really...I'm not kidding) attacked,
Vibe used his powers and some break-dance moves to defeat
his rivals without hurting them. He was offered membership
in the League and accepted.
Vibe's time in the League was a turbulent one. He was
constantly in conflict with his fellow members, particularly
some of the older members. When the League was disbanded
during the Legends mini-series, Vibe took it particularly
hard.
Vibe was killed by an android sent by the League villain
Professor Ivo. Ivo was eventually brought to justice
by Martian Manhunter and Vixen.
Vibe's brother, Amando, it was later revealed shared his
brother's ability to project shockwaves and became a hero
under the name Reverb. He was a member of the short-lived
group the Conglomerate, lead by Booster Gold.