But after hearing the same answer several times, i have to know whether the atom is dcs version of iron man or not. Power of the atom comic read power of the atom comic. This also extends to his supporting cast and his rogues gallery, not. Ray palmer was a physicist who found a meteor made of white dwarf star matter that he fashioned into a lens capable of shrinking and expanding objects although the. The dc version of captain atom was just a typical 1980s or early 90s dc superhero had a soap opera for a private life, joined the current incarnation of the justice league for a while, held down a monthly comic for a few years final issue dated september, 1991, then faded into the background. His years in the jungle have taught him how to survive anywhereand now the worlds smallest superhero, the atom, is back in an ongoing series. Wilson, colored by nansi hoolahan and lettered by bill oakley. At last, the truth is about to be revealed in a saga that transcends not only the meaning of life and death, but the limits of time and space. Olsen is a young photojournalist working for the daily planet. Industry legend gil kane takes the atom in a whole new and exciting direction.
Sword of the atom special 1 of 3 the last days of the littlest big man. Dc nation sword of the atom rattling the cage chapter 3 duration. The sword of the atom revolves around the atom going to a village of six inch tall, yellow skinned aliens, who live a primitive lifestyle in the amazon jungle of brazil. The character first appeared in allamerican comics no. The atom american comic strip superhero dc comics britannica. Get the best deals on captain atom comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. He is close friends with lois lane and superman, and has a good working relationship with his boss perry white. The atom comic book, showcasing the adventures of ray palmer, brought the atom of earth2 together with the atom of earth1. Starting in may 2012, dc comics released a 64page monthly magazine called dc nation super spectacular. I love the spectre, green arrow, and jonah hex shorts. The dc nation shorts have been transmitted by cartoon network latin america. Jason marsden reprises his role of the atom in the dc nation short titled sword of the atom.
The second atom was the silver age atom, ray palmer, who first appeared in 1961 the third atom, adam cray, was a. Al pratt, the first hero to adopt the mantle of the atom, was a college student tired of being teased about his. Sword of the atom, volume 1 comic january 1, 1984 by jan strnad author, gil kane illustrator. Comic books price guide ad 1983 sword of the atom insert 1984 power of the atom ad poster jla vs. After ray palmer, the atom, catches his wife jean loring cheating with another man, ray decides he needs some time alone.
The atom had one shortlived miniseries and three subsequent specials, all titled sword of the atom. Like so many of the more enjoyable rebirth stories, this is a throwback to what made the character great. Follow your favorite dc heroes like wonder woman, superman, and the flash. After discovering his longtime lover, jean loring, cheated on him, ray left ivy town and soon found himself stranded in microscopic size in the amazon rainforest. Sword of the atom 1983 comic read sword of the atom. Ray palmer, a professor at the prestigious ivy university, developed a portable shrinking device which he uses to shrink himself down to six inches and smalleras well as to adjust his weight from featherlight. Amy learned of her powers at the age of when she returned to gemworld.
In the 1950s and 1960s dc comics used the ongoing series showcase. Sword of the atom, shorts about the dc superhero atom voiced by jason marsden, these shorts are based on the series. Amethyst, princess of gemworld, is a powerful magicuser and swordwielding hero. The atom and hawkman from dc comics league of comic geeks. When scientist ray palmer catches his wife in the arms of another man, the atom leaves behind the world of man and enters a realm of undreamed of. To save her life, the witch citrina sent her to earth where shed be raised unaware by herb and marion winston. Using comic books to explore the issues and history of nuclear power. I also really dug the 70s wonder woman shorts and the vibe breakdanceoff. Comic book pages, dc comic books, comic book covers, atom comics, dc comics, silver age. The atom, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer bill. Also, new entries in the dc universe animated original movies line, starting with reign of the supermen in 2019, are on the service on the same day theyre released on.
And be sure to click on the thumbnails below to enjoy the rest of the great sword of the atom shorts, collected and presented in full right here on. She was born to the royal family of gemworld in the house of amethyst, although her parents were killed by the evil dark opal. See more ideas about comics, dc comics and comic books. When the atom left the world behind, what kind of daring adventures did he find in the brave new minature world he. Comic books from the atomic age scientific american. Uncertified dc silver age atom comics not signed dc comic books, vintage comic books. On march 3, 2012, the shorts premiered as part of the dc nation block.
The animated series television series as well as additional content such as behind the scenes features latin america. Dc comics has a poll to let you vote for your favourite dc nation short from the ones weve made so far click the picture and weigh in. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Ray palmer returns to the united states, leaving behind the south american jungle civilization and its people he had embraced in the sword of the atom miniseries. The atom becomes a swordwielding hero to the primitive people of the morlaidh leading them against their tyrant king. Hawkman transfer hawkman brave and bold ad hombre halcon. Id love for them to bring back the shorter dc nation shorts as well. I usually hear people saying without any doubt that batman is iron mans dc counterpart, which i usually react to by saying go fuck yourself, his counterpart is the atom. To this day, no one on earthnot even the other superheroeshas an inkling of the missing captain atoms true fate. In addition to appearing in dc nations young justice, he also appeared in his own dc nation short based on his classic miniseries sword of the atom. The atom gained a new costume and new powers during the period 1948 1951. Sword of the atom was a major storyline featuring the atom, ray palmer. Dont miss sword of the atom and other unique dc shorts saturday mornings on cartoon network as part of the dc nation block of programming. The atom, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer bill oconnor and artist ben flinton.
Dc nation sword of the atom battle of the tiny titans chapter 4 duration. Sword of the atom 2012 starring jason marsden on dc universe. The atom battles for his life in a miniature land where even the smallest creatures on earth can prove to be his death. The sixinch hero must survive on a world of pintsized jungle savages. James bartholomew olsen is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics.
Dc nation shorts are animated shorts featuring characters from dc comics that aired in a series on cartoon network on saturdays at 109c. The second atom was introduced during the the silver age of comic books and had nothing in common with the first other than the name. Raymond palmer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. But nothing much really changed in the series, and it. Today we are interviewing gail simone and talked a lot about her take on wonder woman. Supermans origin is about immigration, batmans is about childhood trauma. Olsen looks up to his coworkers as role models and parent figures. Dc favorites subscription ad mystery in space and the atom ad dc on tv ad. Read sword of the atom 1983 comic online free and high quality. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. The atom makes short stuff of the white black panther.