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.

Publication history

Mister Atom first appeared in Captain Marvel Adventures #78 and was created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck. 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

Golden Age and Pre-Crisis version

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

Post-Crisis version

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. In DC Rebirth, Atom is depicted as originating from the Gamelands, one of the seven Magiclands.

Powers and abilities

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.

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