Strong has a wife, Dhalua, a native of the island, and a daughter, Tesla, both with enhanced physical and mental abilities and longevity. Though born at the dawn of the 20th century, he only appears to be in his forties as of the year 2000. His upbringing, plus ingesting a root used by the natives of the island for health and long life, have made him nearly physically and mentally perfect. He was raised in a high-gravity chamber and given an intensive education by his somewhat eccentric scientist of a father, on the fictional West Indian island of Attabar Teru. Tom Strong, the title character, is a classic Science Hero. The other issues were written by different guest writers, including Geoff Johns, Brian K. The series lasted for 36 issues (June 1999-May 2006), though Moore left after #22, returning for the final issue. A reconstruction Science Hero Adventure Comic Book series created by Alan Moore, first published in 1999 by the America's Best Comics imprint.
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