The All New Atom: The Hunt for Ray Palmer #[nn]

Jul 2008 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD

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This 2008 collection brings together the final story arc of Gail Simone's run on The All New Atom, following the microscopic hero Ryan Choi as he embarks on a desperate search for his missing predecessor, Ray Palmer. The volume collects issues #18-25 of the series, featuring a journey through the Microverse and a confrontation with the villainous Lady Chronos.

In "Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part One: Never Too Small to Hit the Big Time," Ryan Choi takes a bold step beyond his training, setting out to uncover the truth behind his predecessor’s disappearance at the end of IDENTITY CRISIS. As Chronos challenges him with a series of temporal threats—Atom Rogues pulled from different eras—Ryan must prove he’s ready to carry the mantle. Gail Simone’s sharp storytelling and Mike Norton’s dynamic art bring a grounded, high-stakes edge to the journey, while José Ladrönn’s striking cover captures the tension of a hero stepping into the unknown.

Contains 5 stories

Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part One: Never Too Small to Hit the Big Time

22 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ryan Choi]Panda [Dr. Potter]Professor Helmond KetteringDr. Thomas DinawaDr. Martin CampbellThe HeadCopernicusDwarfstar [Sylbert Rundine] (villain)Chronos [David Clinton] (villain)Thinker [Clifford DeVoe] (villain)Bug-Eyed Bandit [Bertram Larvan] (villain)The Man in the Ion Mask (villain)Jason Woodrue [Plant Master] (villain)The Panther (villain)Wizardo [Howard Crane] (villain)

Ryan Choi takes a bold step, leaving the safety of the present to hunt for the missing Ray Palmer—his predecessor and the man who vanished after IDENTITY CRISIS. Forced into a high-stakes trial by Chronos, the new Atom must face off against a rogue gallery of past and future villains pulled from different eras, each one a twisted echo of his own legacy.

Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part Two: Second Genesis

22 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ryan Choi]Chronos [David Clinton]YawenNeron (flashbackcameo)Atom [Ray Palmer] (flashback)Dean MaylandDonna TroyRed Hood [Jason Todd]Monitor

Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part Three: Heavens to Bitsy

22 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ryan Choi]Bob the MonitorDonna TroyJason ToddHeadCopernicus (dog)Dean MaylandHEAVEN CONSTRUCTS: Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]FrankensteinRocket RedIsis [Adrianna Tomaz]Phantom LadyJudomasterDove [Don Hall]Star Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Vigilante [Adrian Chase]Flash [Barry Allen]Mrs. Choi (Ryan's mother)Adolph HitlerCaptain NaziFiddler [Isaac Bowin]Dr. PolarisOrkaVentriloquist [ScarfaceArnold Wesker]Captain Boomerang [George Harknessalso as Digger]

In "Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part Three: Heavens to Bitsy," Ryan Choi, Donna Troy, Jason Todd, and Bob the Monitor push deeper into the Nanoverse, only to stumble upon a realm that defies logic—what might be called Heaven, populated by long-dead heroes and villains alike. As familiar faces from the past emerge in unexpected forms, the team must navigate this surreal landscape while searching for Ray Palmer, where even the most legendary figures may not be who they seem.

Hunt for Ray Palmer, Part Four: Loss Leader

22 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ryan Choi]Bob the MonitorDonna TroyJason ToddHeadIon [Kyle Rayner]Panda [Dr. Potter]Professor Helmond KetteringDr. Thomas DinawaDr. Martin CampbellDean MaylandGosana (villain)Kame-Komori (villain)Eclipso [Jean Loring] (villain, cameo flashback)

Forward! Into the Past!

22 pp · Superhero

Atom [Ryan Choi]Panda [Doctor Potter]Professor Helmond KetteringDoctor Thomas DinawaDoctor Martin CampbellThe HeadCopernicus (dog)Dean MaylandThe Twists [Benji StarkSaul CartwrightGlennan JohnstonHal Farmington]Ryak (a Linear Man)ClaudeXotar [as Swami Vedah] (villain)