Tom Strong #1
In "How Tom Strong Got Started," Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse launch the legendary series with a vivid origin that traces Tom Strong’s roots from his isolated upbringing on the mysterious Attabar Teru to his rise as a hero. Raised by the Ozu after his parents’ tragic death, Tom’s journey—from mastering his intellect to shaping history—begins long before the sky car chase that opens the story. The cover by Chris Sprouse captures the moment with striking clarity, setting the tone for a tale that blends scientific wonder with personal legacy.
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While his sky car is attacked by Blimp Bandits and saved by Tom Strong, Timmy Turbo reads about how Tom Strong got started. The origin: Scientist Sinclair Strong and his wife are marooned on Attabar Teru, where they build Pneuman and have a child, Tom, raising him following a scientific protocol. Tom's parents die when he is 11 and he is raised by the Ozu. He eventually grows up, defeats Paul Saveen, marries Chief Omotu's daughter Dhalua, gives intelligence to King Solomon, and has a daughter, Tesla.
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