Tribe (comics)
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Tribe was a short-lived comic book published first in 1993. Created by Todd Johnson and Larry Stroman, Tribe launched as part of Image Comics' second round of titles and with sales of over one million copies is still the largest selling African American comic produced by African American creators. Although Tribe had been intended as a series it was canceled due to publishing delays.
Axis comics later printed two more issues (2,3) of the series. The final issue (0) was published by Good Comics.
Special edition white covered copies of the initial issue, signed by both Johnson and Stroman have sold on ebay for as much as $300.
[edit] Plot
Tribe was a comic about the adventures of a superhero group based out of Brooklyn, New York. During its limited run the plot of Tribe centered on their conflicts with a conglomerate of European and Japanese techno-pirates, a power crazed armorclad villain and featured an appearance by Erik Larsen' Savage Dragon.
[edit] Characters
Originally Tribe was intended to grow to over 200 members. However as of this writing only a handful of the 200 have been introduced
Tribe was led by Blindspot, who wore a stealth suit allowing him to become invisible. Other members included Front, a nightclub DJ who can change individuals perceptions. Shift, a former champion prize fighter who has superspeed and reflexes. Short Order, who can divide himself into multiple smaller versions of himself. Hannibal, a robot that gets destroyed and rebuilt over and over again. Steelpulse, a liquid metal being that employs an exoskeleton to keep its shape. And Rosalyn, a fighter whose powers were not specifically defined.
[edit] Future
Rumors and fan requests of a relaunch or continuation have circulated as recently as 2005. To date there is no concrete information about such an event. Both creators location or plans are unknown at this time. TRIBE HAS BEEN OPTIONED AS A LIVE ACTION FILM AN ANIMATED SERIES FOR 2008
