Comics the Golden Age#5

Comics the Golden Age #5

Mar 1985 · New Media Publishing · 3.95 USD; 5.25 CAD

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In "The Black Pearls of Langeen," a secret committee at the Atomic Institute debates harnessing atomic energy for good—just as Mr. Twist and his henchmen zero in on their weakest link. When Barry Dale is kidnapped and discovers he’s become radioactive, he takes on the mantle of Atoman to fight back. Written by Ken Crossen and illustrated by Jerry Robinson, with inks by Mort Meskin and George Roussos and letters by Rhoda Lewis, this 1985 tale blends Cold War-era science fiction with a hero born from radiation.

Contains 3 stories

The Black Pearls of Langeen

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

CeresKing Ona KoonaTole [aka the son of Torra-Kiki, god of Fire] (villain, death)Rainier (villain)

In "The Black Pearls of Langeen," Ceres guides the Heap to the tranquil Island of Langeen, seeking refuge and sustenance. But peace shatters when two treacherous men plot to steal the Black Chest of Langeen—rich with legendary black pearls—from a native tribe, framing the Heap for the theft.

Globes of Gall!

8 pp · Superhero

Captain Combat (introduction, origin, and only appearance)

The Making of The Mightiest Man!

12 pp · Superhero

Atoman [Barry Dale] (introduction, origin)Dr. Carnet (Atomic Institute scientist, introduction)Kramer (security guard at Atomic Institute, introduction)Zelda James (Atomic Institute employee, introduction)Mr. Twist (villain, introduction, death)Twist's henchmen [Fingersrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all, all die)

In "The Making of The Mightiest Man!" from *Comics the Golden Age #5* (1985), a secret committee at the Atomic Institute debates harnessing atomic power for good—until Mr. Twist and his henchmen zero in on Barry Dale as their target. When Barry is kidnapped and discovers he’s become radioactive, he transforms into the unlikely hero Atoman, stepping into a role he never asked for.