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]
| Mister Atom | |
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 Mister Atom as depicted in 52 #52 (May 2007). Art by Keith Giffen. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Fawcett Comics (November 1947) DC Comics (1972–present) |
| First appearance | Captain Marvel Adventures #78 (November 1947) |
| Created by | Otto Binder C. C. Beck |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Robot |
| Team affiliations | Secret Society of Super Villains Monster Society of Evil |
| Abilities |
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Publication history
editMister 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
editGolden Age and Pre-Crisis version
editMister 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
editMister 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
editMister 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
edit- Mister Atom appears in The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! episode "Mister Atom, the Smasher", voiced by an uncredited actor.
- Mister Atom appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Malicious Mr. Mind!", voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.
- Mister Atom appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[17]
- Mister Atom appears in Justice League Unlimited.[18]
References
edit- ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 397. ISBN 0-8160-1899-5.
- ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 222. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
- ^ The DC Comics Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 2004. p. 205. ISBN 0-7566-0592-X.
- ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #78. Fawcett Comics.
- ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #81. Fawcett Comics.
- ^ Captain Marvel Adventures #90. Fawcett Comics.
- ^ Justice League of America #137. DC Comics.
- ^ Shazam! #33. DC Comics.
- ^ World's Finest #264-267. DC Comics.
- ^ The Power of Shazam! #23. DC Comics.
- ^ The Power of Shazam! #27. DC Comics.
- ^ Justice League of America (vol. 2) #43. DC Comics.
- ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #11. DC Comics.
- ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #13. DC Comics.
- ^ Shazam! (vol. 3) #14. DC Comics.
- ^ Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Vol 1 #15 (May 1986)
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Justice League Unlimited #15 - Urban Legend (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Mr. Atom at Comic Vine