Cover: Pat Broderick & Bob Smith

Captain Atom #22

Dec 1988 · DC · 1.00 USD; 1.35 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Capt. Atom Goes to War!”

In "Capt. Atom Goes to War!", Captain Atom takes a radical stand in a Central American conflict, aiming to end the war by destroying all military hardware—no matter which side it's on. Sent by opposing factions, Plastique and Nightshade are tasked with stopping him, setting up a tense clash of ideals and firepower. Written by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, with dynamic art by Pat Broderick and inks by Bob Smith, this 1988 issue delivers a powerful, morally complex story where peace comes at a steep cost. The cover by Pat Broderick and Bob Smith captures the intensity of the moment.

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writer Cary Bates · writer Greg Weisman · artist Pat Broderick · inker Bob Smith · colorist Shelley Eiber · letterer Carrie Spiegle · cover Pat Broderick, Bob Smith

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writer Cary Bates

writer Greg Weisman

artist Pat Broderick

inker Bob Smith

colorist Shelley Eiber

letterer Carrie Spiegle

cover pencils Pat Broderick

cover inks Bob Smith

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Captain Atom attempts to destroy all military hardware on both sides of a Central American conflict in an attempt to enfore peace. Plastique and Nightshade are sent by different sides to stop him.

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