Who Is Taboo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Taboo is a Malibu comic book character, the alter ego of Paul Ntumbo, with over 3 comic issue appearances. Taboo has the powers of the jungle, faster than a cheetah and stronger than an ape.

Who is Taboo?

History Paul Ntumbo was born in a tribe in the jungles of Africa where his grandfather never strayed from their old ways. Paul left the jungles in pursuit for a modern life. At the age of 25, Paul returned to the jungles to visit his grandfather when he found the tribe's shaman killing his grandfather for a perceived slight. The shaman then cursed Paul, changing him into a creature called Taboo. He used his abilities as Taboo to try to amass an empire, but the police were always searching for him. Paul fled from Africa and went to Andorra where he came into conflict with Yrial and Lady Killer of The Strangers . After a battle, Taboo wanted revenge and sought out the help of TNTNT to battle the Strangers. Taboo joins TNTNT and meets defeat again.

Key facts

Taboo is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Subject Is... Taboo!". The character is published by Malibu. With 3 recorded issue appearances, Taboo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.