The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1
In "Blowback," Captain Atom grapples with a terrifying instability in his very molecular structure, as uncontrolled quantum eruptions threaten to spiral out of control—putting the planet itself at risk. Written by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, with bold art by Will Conrad and vivid colors by Ivan Nunes, this first issue of The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom sets a high-stakes tone with a grounded, urgent mystery. The cover by Jason Badower captures the character’s volatile energy in sharp, striking detail.
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Captain Atom finds that his molecular structure is becoming increasingly unstable and subject to quantum eruptions, that, if left unchecked, threatens all life on the planet.
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