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The following article/section is from the Tristan Strong continuity under Rick Riordan Presents and not the Riordanverse canon. |
Alvin Strong is the father of Tristan Strong.
Tristan Strong Trilogy[]
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky[]

Tristan Strong, his son.
Alvin works Tristan's corner during his first boxing match and hides his disappointment when his son loses. When his son leaves Chicago to spend a month in Alabama with his parents the following morning, he says goodbye.
Tristan Strong Keeps Punching[]
A month after his son returns home, he tells Tristan not to be late as he heads to school.
Appearance[]
Alvin is a tall African American man with a dark complexion and a strong jawline like his father, as well as a balding Afro.
Trivia[]
- He and his father are boxers.
- He works with impoverished children.
Tristan Strong Trilogy | |
Books: | Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky | Tristan Strong Destroys the World | Tristan Strong Keeps Punching |
Main Characters: | Tristan Strong | Ayanna | Gum Baby | Anansi |
Secondary Characters: | Thandiwe | King Cotton | John Henry | Eddie Garvey | Maafa | Chestnutt | Nana Strong | Junior | Patty Roller | Granny Z |
Minor Characters: | Alvin Strong | Jessica Strong | Walter Strong | Fezile | Netta | Old Familiar | Mr. Richardson | Reggie Janson | DJ Kulture | Big Big | Terence Strong | Memphis Jones | Harold | Darla |
African American Gods: | Brer Rabbit | Brer Fox | Brer Bear | Sarah | Rose | High John | Tarrypin | Sis Crow | Keelboat Annie | Mami Wata | Lady Night |
West African Gods: | Anansi | Nyame |
Creatures: | Haint | Fetterling | Hullbeast | Brand Fly | Leopard Statue | Python Statue | Abiyoyo | Mmoatia | Plat-eye | River Spirit | Talking Skull | Boo Hag | Coffle | Twennymiles | Breakers |
Related Content: | Kwame Mbalia | Rick Riordan Presents | The Gum Baby Files |