Cover: Gil Kane & Murphy Anderson

The Atom #15

Oct 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "Illusions for Sale!", the Atom faces a surprisingly personal challenge when Paulette Breen, the real-life winner of the Palisades Amusement Park's Miss American Teenager contest, drops a truth bomb on Bob and his friends: girls don’t like guys who smoke. Written by Jack Schiff and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Sheldon Moldoff, this 1964 issue captures a moment of youthful awkwardness with a touch of superhero-sized charm. The cover, by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson, perfectly frames the scene with a nostalgic flair.

Contains 3 stories

Illusions for Sale!

11.33 pp · Superhero

The Atom [Ray Palmer]Jean LoringDr. Ed Thayer (cameo)Chief Baxter

In "Illusions for Sale!", The Atom [Ray Palmer] finds himself caught in a web of deception when a friend’s accidental invention—a device capable of generating vivid, lifelike illusions—draws the attention of two dangerous criminals. With Jean Loring by his side and Chief Baxter keeping a watchful eye, Ray must outthink a foe who can turn reality itself into a trap.

What’s the difference between—dip… immerse… plunge…

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction

The Super-Safecracker Who Defied the Law!

11.67 pp · Superhero

The Atom [Ray Palmer]The Hyper-Thief (villain)Enrichetta NegriniJean LoringChief Baxter

When the Hyper-Thief claims he can steal anything by slipping through hyperspace, the Ivy Town police are left stunned—until The Atom steps in to expose the truth. With Enrichetta Negrini and Jean Loring watching, and Chief Baxter on the scene, the real test of science and smarts begins.