Agents of Atlas

Marvel’s Agents of Atlas debuted in 2009 as a single-issue revival of the team concept, reimagining a group of Asian and Asian-American heroes—including the Atlas Foundation’s operatives—as a modern covert force. Written by Jeff Parker and drawn by Carlo Pagulayan, the issue served as a concise, action-oriented reintroduction, bridging the team’s Silver Age roots with a contemporary espionage tone. Though brief, this one-shot established the core dynamic that would later expand into ongoing series, marking a key moment for Marvel’s push toward more diverse superhero representation.