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Mister Atom

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Mister Atom
Mister Atom as depicted in 52 #52 (May 2007). Art by Keith Giffen.
Publication information
PublisherFawcett Comics (November 1947)
DC Comics (1972–present)
First appearanceCaptain Marvel Adventures #78 (November 1947)
Created byOtto Binder
C. C. Beck
In-story information
SpeciesRobot
Team affiliationsSecret Society of Super Villains
Monster Society of Evil
Abilities

Mister Atom is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC comics. He is a radioactive robot who is regularly seen as an enemy of Shazam. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel Adventures #78 in November 1947. Along with other members of Shazam's rogues' gallery, Mister Atom was recruited by Mister Mind to be part of the second Monster Society of Evil in 1973.[1]

Publication history

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Mister Atom first appeared in Captain Marvel Adventures #78 and was created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck.[2] He was initially owned by Fawcett Comics before the company went bankrupt following a lawsuit against DC Comics, who acquired their properties.

Fictional character biography

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Golden Age and Pre-Crisis version

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Mister Atom is a nuclear-powered robot created by Dr. Charles Langley, who sacrifices himself to animate him. Atom battles Captain Marvel before traveling to the future and being destroyed in an atomic furnace.[3][4][5][6]

Decades later, King Kull resurrects Atom, who joins the Monster Society of Evil before being transported to a lifeless universe.[7][8][9]

Post-Crisis version

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Mister Atom is re-introduced in The Power of Shazam! #23 and given a more robotic design. Throughout his appearances, he destroys Captain Marvel's hometown of Fairview and joins the Secret Society of Super Villains.[10][11][12] In DC Rebirth, Atom is depicted as originating from the Gamelands, one of the seven Magiclands.[13][14][15]

Powers and abilities

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Mister Atom has upper-level immense strength and durability. He can fly at subsonic speeds, fire nuclear blasts from his hands, and render radioactive materials inert. Due to his artificial intelligence, he possesses a gifted mind.[16]

In other media

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References

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  1. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 397. ISBN 0-8160-1899-5.
  2. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 222. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
  3. ^ The DC Comics Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 2004. p. 205. ISBN 0-7566-0592-X.
  4. ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #78. Fawcett Comics.
  5. ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #81. Fawcett Comics.
  6. ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #90. Fawcett Comics.
  7. ^ Justice League of America #137. DC Comics.
  8. ^ Shazam! #33. DC Comics.
  9. ^ World's Finest #264-267. DC Comics.
  10. ^ The Power of Shazam! #23. DC Comics.
  11. ^ The Power of Shazam! #27. DC Comics.
  12. ^ Justice League of America (vol. 2) #43. DC Comics.
  13. ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #11. DC Comics.
  14. ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #13. DC Comics.
  15. ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #14. DC Comics.
  16. ^ Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Vol 1 #15 (May 1986)
  17. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "Justice League Unlimited #15 - Urban Legend (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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