Impala (DC Comics)

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character_name = Impala
publisher = DC Comics
debut = "Super Friends" #7
(October 1977)
creators = E. Nelson Bridwell (writer)
Ramona Fradon (artist)
real_name = M'Bulaze
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homeworld =
alliances = Global Guardians
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powers = Superhuman speed

Impala is a fictional character, a superhero in publications from DC Comics. Created by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon, the character first appeared in "Super Friends" #7 (October 1977).

Kid Impala first appears in "" #2, created by Grant Morrison and Ed McGuiness.

Fictional character biography

Impala

M'Bulaze (only name given) is a politically minded Zulu warrior from South Africa. He helped the Flash dismantle a bomb in South Africa and joined forces with other African heroes in the "Crisis on Infinite Earths". He, along with other Global Guardians, were brainwashed by the Queen Bee of Bialya.

As part of a public perception ploy, the Guardians and the Justice League were tricked into battling a giant, alien robot. The robot was sent by the Queen Bee herself, who wasn't too concerned if it were to kill any of the Guardians. During the battle, Impala 'rescues' Power Girl, not understanding that she was one of the few most able to withstand the blows of the robot.

After coming to his senses and being rescued by Guardians and Justice League members, Impala takes some time off. While visiting Metropolis, he is attacked by the ancient being Fain Y'onia. The result of the battle is the loss of his powers. Before Fain is ultimately defeated, he causes the deaths of Impala's friends, Bushmaster and Thunderlord.

Impala is later involved in Roulette's house of games. He does not survive.

Kid Impala

M'Bulaze is succeeded by Kid Impala, a member of the Ultramarine Corps who first appeared in the "Neh-Buh-Loh" storyline from "" #2. He later travels to a dystopian pocket universe called "Qwewq" with the rest of the Ultramarines.

ee also

* African characters in comics

External links

* [http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/appendix-heroes.html#impala Those Who Ride The Lightning: Impala]
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=impala DCU Guide: Impala]
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=kidimpala DCU Guide: Kid Impala]