Tom Strong #20
In "How Tom Stone Got Started, Chapter One," Alan Moore and Jerry Ordway explore a pivotal divergence in history where Tom Strong’s mother marries a slave, giving rise to a new legacy for Tom Stone—whose journey begins in a world reshaped by that single, fateful choice. With Karl Story’s inks, Dave Stewart’s colors, and Todd Klein’s lettering, this alternate origin unfolds with the same meticulous craftsmanship fans expect, while Chris Sprouse’s striking cover captures the gravity of a life rewritten.
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A slight change of events alters history and creates an alternate universe where Tom Strong's mother marries a slave and bears the child Tom Stone, who later forms a super-heroic team with Paul Saveen.
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