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{{Short description|Fictional superhero from DC Comics}}
{{Infobox comics character
| character_name = Vibe
| image          = Vibe (Paco Ramone).png
| imagesize      = 225
| caption        = Vibe (Paco Ramone) in ''Who's Who: Update '87'' #5 (December 1987)
| publisher      = [[DC Comics]]
| debut          = ''[[Justice League|Justice League of America Annual]]'' #2 (October 1984)<ref name="GCD">{{cite web|url=http://www.comics.org/issue/167325/|title=GCD :: Issue :: Justice League of America Annual #2 [newsstand]|work=comics.org}}</ref>
| creators       = [[Gerry Conway]] (writer), [[Chuck Patton]] (artist)
| real_name      = Francisco "Cisco" Ramon<br />Paco Ramone
| species        = [[Metahuman]]
| homeworld      = Earth
| alliances      = [[Justice_League#Detroit|Justice League Detroit]]<br />Los Lobos<br />[[Justice League]]<br />[[Black Lantern Corps]]<br />[[Justice League United]]
| powers         = Above average agility<br />Skilled hand to hand combatant<br />Sonic vibration manipulation <br />Seismic powers<br />'''(New 52)'''<br />Molecular vibration<br />Induced image distortion
| sortkey        = Vibe (comics)
| cat            = super
| hero           = y
| module         = {{infobox comic book title | subbox = yes | italic title = no
| title          = Justice League of America's Vibe
| schedule       = Monthly
| format         = Ongoing
| date           = February [[2013 in comics|2013]]&nbsp;– December [[2013 in comics|2013]]
| issues         = 10 (as of February 2014 [[cover date]])
| genre          = Superhero
| writers        = Andrew Kreisberg, [[Geoff Johns]], Sterling Gates
| artists        = Pete Woods, Sean Parsons
| subcat         = DC Comics
}}
}}

'''Vibe''' (real name '''Paco Ramone''' or '''Francisco''' "'''Cisco'''" '''Ramon''') is a fictional [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic books]] published by [[DC Comics]].

He has the [[metahuman]] ability to emit powerful vibratory shock waves. Introduced in 1984, he joined the new Justice League formed in [[Detroit]] and became the first member to be killed in action. In DC's New 52 continuity, his powers were redefined to involve interdimensional physics, posing a significant threat to characters like the Flash. 

[[Carlos Valdes (actor)|Carlos Valdes]] portrays Cisco Ramon in [[The CW]]'s [[Arrowverse]], where he develops from a supporting engineer to a superhero. Vibe also makes lesser appearances in the animated series ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]'' and a self-titled ''[[DC Nation Shorts]]'' episode.

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==Creation==
Co creator Chuck Patton discussed the characters creation stating, 

"We threw ideas back and forth, but the most important one that stuck out for me was Gerry really wanted to tap into breakdancing, BIG TIME, lol. And all joking aside, he wasn’t wrong, the time was right, [[Breakdancing|break dancing]] was all over the media, from music to movies and television. I wanted whomever we came up with to have a strong, urban ethnic, "Down to Earth" feel that would reflect my own background.

However, Gerry's inspiration was definitely more 'West Coast' oriented, so he, tapped into the spirit of the movie ''[[Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo|Electric Boogaloo]]'' and our first hero came from out of the gang element of '80s LA.

I went along to get along, because I really disliked that movie and was unsure about the [[West Side Story]] gang influence, lol. But I did like the potential, so I suggested that his powers would be from what all Angelenos feared most out here—earthquakes. We later changed them into super-vibrational waves he would project thru his dance moves, hence the name 'Vibe'."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dcinthe80s.com/2018/12/chuck-patton-talks-justice-league.html | title=Chuck Patton talks Justice League Detroit }}</ref>

Vibe was one of the first [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|US Latino]] superheroes, and possibly the first [[Mexican-American]] superhero (if the character is Mexican-American, which is implied but not made explicit). However, the character has been described as stereotypical, and the well-known comic artist [[George Pérez]], a Puerto Rican, refused to draw him in his entirety.<ref>Frederick Luis Aldama, ''Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics'', University of Arizona Press, 2017, p. 27.</ref>

==Publication history==
Vibe first appeared in ''[[Justice League|Justice League of America Annual]]'' #2 (October 1984),<ref name="GCD" /> and was created by [[Gerry Conway]] and [[Chuck Patton]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Manning|first1= Matthew K.|editor-last=Dolan|editor-first=Hannah |chapter= 1980s |title=DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]] |year=2010 |isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9 |page= 209 |quote=The prestigious Justice League of America got a bit easier to join, thanks to writer Gerry Conway and artist Chuck Ryan Patton. Marking the debut of camouflaging hero Gypsy, the shockwave-casting Vibe, and the second generation hero Steel, this landmark comic saw many of the more famous League members step down in order to make way for a younger roster to carry on their legacy.}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
Cisco Ramon is a metahuman from Detroit with the ability to generate powerful vibratory [[shock wave]]s and the leader of the street gang Los Lobos. He has two brothers, [[Armando Ramon|Armando]] and [[Dante Ramon|Dante]], with the former possessing similar abilities. When he learns that a [[Justice League Detroit|new Justice League]] is forming in Detroit, Cisco gives up his position to join them.<ref name="GCD" /><ref>{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Irvine |first2=Alex |last3=Korte |first3=Steve |last4=Manning |first4=Matt |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |last6=Wilson |first6=Sven |title=The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe |date=2016 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-5357-0 |page=319}}</ref>

Vibe's presence on the team causes Aquaman and the [[Martian Manhunter]] to harbor some strong doubts about the new JLA, particularly after he got the League involves in a battle with a rival gang.<ref>''Justice League of America'' #233 (December 1984)</ref> Vibe soon proves his mettle during the League's battles against [[Cadre (comics)|Cadre]],<ref>''Justice League of America'' #233–236 (December 1984–February 1985). DC Comics</ref> Anton Allegro,<ref>''Justice League of America'' #237–239 (July–September 1985). DC Comics</ref> and [[Amazo]].<ref>''Justice League of America'' #241–243 (August–October 1985). DC Comics</ref> He stays with the League through the ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' crossover, when his powers play a vital role in defeating [[Despero]].<ref>''Justice League of America'' #254 (September 1986). DC Comics</ref>

During [[Darkseid]]'s assault on Earth in ''[[Legends (comics)|Legends]]'', Vibe leaves the Justice League after it disbands and is killed by one of [[Professor Ivo]]'s androids.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer= | Penciller=[[Luke McDonnell|McDonnell, Luke]] | Inker=[[Bob Smith (comics)|Smith, Bob]] | Story=[[J. M. DeMatteis|DeMatteis, J.M.]] | Title=Justice League of America | Issue=258 | Date=January 1987 | Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref><ref>''JLA Annual'' #2 (1998)</ref><ref>''Martian Manhunter'' (vol. 2) #12 (November 1999). DC Comics</ref>

In ''[[Trinity (comic book)|Trinity]]'', Cisco is resurrected and rejoins the Justice League.<ref>''Trinity'' #25 (November 2008). DC Comics</ref> Soon after [[Superman]], [[Batman]] and [[Wonder Woman]] return, his head is disintegrated by an energy blast, killing him again.

In ''[[Blackest Night]]'', Vibe is temporarily resurrected as a member of the [[Black Lantern Corps]] before [[Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi)|Doctor Light]] kills him.<ref>''Justice League of America'' (vol. 2) #39 (November 2009)</ref><ref>''Justice League of America'' (vol. 2) #40 (December 2009). DC Comics</ref>

===The New 52===
In DC's [[Free Comic Book Day]] 2012 sample during ''[[The New 52]]'', a gatefold revealed various characters who would make an appearance in ''Justice League'' over the coming year, one of which was Vibe. [[Geoff Johns]] revealed that Vibe's return would be explored in greater detail in the third story arc of ''Justice League''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Truitt |first=Brian |date=May 4, 2012 |title=Geoff Johns gives out good vibes for Free Comic Book Day |url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-05-05/DC-Comics-Free-Comic-Book-Day-issue/54730640/1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506003912/https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-05-05/DC-Comics-Free-Comic-Book-Day-issue/54730640/1 |archive-date=May 6, 2012 |access-date=May 18, 2018 |newspaper=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> On August 26, 2012, DC announced a new ''Justice League of America'' title which would feature Vibe.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mullin Horvath |first=Pamela |date=August 26, 2012 |title=DC Entertainment Announces ''JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'' |url=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/08/26/dc-entertainment-announces-justice-league-of-america |access-date=May 24, 2016 |work=DCComics.com}}</ref> On November 5, 2012, DC announced that Vibe would star in his own ongoing monthly title.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 5, 2012 |title=EXCLUSIVE!: ''Justice League of America'' #1 Triumphs with 52 State Variants, Plus More News |url=http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/11/05/justice-league-of-america-52-variant-covers/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524163843/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/11/05/justice-league-of-america-52-variant-covers/ |archive-date=May 24, 2013 |access-date=May 24, 2016 |work=MTV.com}}</ref> It was written by [[Andrew Kreisberg]] and drawn by [[Pete Woods]] and debuted in February 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Zalben |first=Alex |date=5 November 2012 |title=EXCLUSIVE! ''Arrow'' Creator Andrew Kreisberg On DC Comics New ''Vibe'' Ongoing Series |url=http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/11/05/andrew-kreisberg-vibe/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108034553/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/11/05/andrew-kreisberg-vibe/ |archive-date=8 November 2012 |work=MTV.com}}</ref> In new continuity, Vibe's powers derive from being "caught in the [[event horizon]] of a Boom Tube", in which "interdimensional forces rewrote his DNA". ''Justice League of America's Vibe'' lasted for ten issues, with the final issue released on December 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 15, 2013 |title=''Superman Unchained'' Skips January; ''Vibe'', ''Katana'' Ending |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48521 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015175502/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48521 |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=May 11, 2014 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |publisher=[[Valnet]]}}</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
As his name suggests, Vibe's powers revolve around vibration, frequency, and resonance. His powers enable him to create shock waves of considerable strength that could shatter concrete or steel as well as affect the physical world as seismic vibrations (and even earth manipulation) or the fabric of spacetime (interdimensional, transdimensional and extradimensional portals).

Vibe's reintroduction in 2013 redefined his powers as having to do with interdimensional physics. Vibe's waves have the power to disrupt the [[Speed Force]], making him one of the few characters who poses a serious threat to [[the Flash]].<ref>{{cite comic| writer= [[Geoff Johns|Johns, Geoff]] | story=Trinity War, Part Two |title= Justice League of America |issue= 6 |date= 2013}}</ref> For this reason, [[Steve Trevor]] recruits him into the JLA, which exists to guard against the threat of the main Justice League going rogue.<ref name=JLA1>Johns, Geoff. ''Justice League of America'' #1 (2013)</ref>

[[Amanda Waller]] says that "Cisco Ramon might be one of the most powerful super-humans on the planet. He wields vibrational powers that could in theory shake the Earth apart. And he's the only person we know of who can find and track inter-dimensional breaches."<ref>Gates, Sterling. ''Justice League of America's Vibe'' #3 (2013)</ref> He is also undetectable by security cameras.<ref name=JLA1 />

==In other media==
===Television===
* Vibe makes non-speaking appearances in ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]'' as a member of the [[Justice League]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Vibe Voices (DC Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Vibe/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
* Vibe appears in the ''[[DC Nation Shorts]]'' two-part short "Enter: Extremo", voiced by [[Carlos Alazraqui]].
* Vibe appears in ''[[Teen Titans Go!]]'', voiced by Peter Rida Michail.
* Cisco Ramon appears in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', voiced by [[Jacob Vargas]].<ref name="btva" /> This version is a high school student at Hayward High School and classmate of [[Cyborg (DC Comics)|Victor Stone]].
* Vibe makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Harley Quinn (TV series)|Harley Quinn]]'' episode "Something Borrowed, Something Green" as a member of the Justice League.

===Arrowverse===
[[File:Cisco Ramon (Carlo Valdes).jpg|thumbnail|upright|[[Carlos Valdes (actor)|Carlos Valdes]] as Cisco Ramon / Vibe as he appears in the CW series ''The Flash''.]]
{{See also|Cisco Ramon (Arrowverse)}}
Cisco Ramon appears in media set in the [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by [[Carlos Valdes (actor)|Carlos Valdes]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 4, 2014 |title=Carlos Valdes Cast In CW's ''The Flash'', Elena Kampouris In NBC's ''Odyssey'' |url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/the-flash-carlos-valdes-elena-kampouris-odyssey-676934/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
* First appearing in the live-action TV series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' episode "The Man Under the Hood" and primarily appearing in the live-action TV series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', this version is a mechanical engineer at [[S.T.A.R. Labs]] in [[Central City (DC Comics)|Central City]] who assists [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen / Flash]] in his crime-fighting efforts alongside Dr. [[Caitlin Snow (Arrowverse)|Caitlin Snow]]. Following the explosion of [[Harrison Wells]]' particle accelerator, Ramon suffers a delayed reaction and eventually becomes a metahuman with sonic manipulation capabilities, tactile [[remote viewing]], and the ability to detect anomalies within reality. As the series progresses, he hones his powers, developing the ability to create portals, and becomes Vibe.
** Additionally, Valdes portrays villainous doppelgangers of Ramon throughout ''The Flash'', such as '''Reverb''' of [[Earth-2 (Arrowverse)|Earth-2]] and '''Echo''' of [[Earth-19 (Arrowverse)|Earth-19]].
* Ramon also appears in the live-action TV series ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]'' and ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]'', the live-action web series ''Chronicles of Cisco: Entry 0419'', and the animated web series ''[[Vixen (web series)|Vixen]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerding |first=Stephen |date=February 18, 2016 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Cisco, Prof. Stein Create Firestorm in ''DC's Legends of Tomorrow'' Clip |url=https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-cisco-prof-stein-create-firestorm-in-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-clip/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=October 18, 2016 |title=''Arrow'' boss teases 100th episode, crossover catalyst |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/10/18/arrow-crossover-100-episode-spoilers/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Steve |date=June 30, 2015 |title=SDCC 2015: Comic-Con Schedule For Saturday, July 11, 2015 |url=https://bamsmackpow.com/2015/06/28/sdcc-2015-comic-con-schedule-for-saturday-july-11-2015/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630133648/https://bamsmackpow.com/2015/06/28/sdcc-2015-comic-con-schedule-for-saturday-july-11-2015/ |archive-date=June 30, 2015 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Bam! Smack! Pow!}}</ref><ref name="btva" />
* Ramon and his [[Earth-X (Arrowverse)|Earth-X]] doppelganger appear in the animated web series ''[[Freedom Fighters: The Ray]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wickline |first=Dan |date=December 8, 2017 |title=''Freedom Fighters: The Ray'' Season 1 Recap – Just Getting Started |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/freedom-fighters-ray-season-1-recap/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}</ref><ref name="btva" />

===Film===
A villainous, alternate universe incarnation of Vibe named '''Breakdance''' appears in ''[[Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths]]'', voiced by [[Carlos Alazraqui]].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Breakdance Voice - ''Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'' (Movie) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Justice-League-Crisis-on-Two-Earths/Breakdance/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> He is a member of the [[Crime Syndicate of America|Crime Syndicate]] serving under [[Owlman (character)|Owlman]].

===Video games===
* Vibe appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - ''Scribblenauts Unmasked'' Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>
* Vibe appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham]]'', voiced by [[Dee Bradley Baker]].
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Vibe appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego DC Super-Villains]]'' as part of the "DC TV Super-Heroes" DLC pack.

===Miscellaneous=== 
Vibe makes background appearances in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'' as a student of Super Hero High.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=vibe DCU Guide: Vibe (Cisco Ramone)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410030118/http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=vibe |date=2007-04-10 }}
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=hardline DCU Guide: Hardline (Armando Ramone)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207040651/http://dcuguide.com/who.php?name=hardline |date=2010-02-07 }},

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