Tommy Chow Mein is a major supplier in the Zones. On Twitter, he was portrayed as an opportunist who played off both sides to make a profit. In the comics, he runs a store out of a motel. His character is associated with insect imagery and boxes of Chinese food.
Life and Background
On Twitter, he claimed that he "Quit [his] old gig to SELL, SELL, SELL!"[1] He took advantage of the open market in the desert to sell the strange and unusual things that he found in the Zones, including weapons, radio equipment, and empty patches of wasteland. In the comics, the girl enters his store looking for food; when she finds Party Poison's mask, she buys that instead. Dr. Death Defying promotes his business on his radio show[2].
Tommy Chow Mein's Twitter avatar.
Appearance
In the comics, he stands out from most Killjoys by wearing a suit and tie. He appears older than most Killjoys and has a relatively neater appearance.
Portrayal
His character was active on Twitter, often promoting his sales and interacting with fans. He often metaphorically described himself as an insect[3]. On rare occasions, he tweeted other characters like Cherri Cola and Dr. Death Defying.
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References
- ↑ 2010 tweet by Tommy Chow Mein.
- ↑ Shown in the comics.
- ↑ 2010 tweet by Tommy Chow Mein.