Brightest Day: The Atom Special
DC · 2010 · 1 issue
About the series
In this 2010 DC one-shot, writer Jeff Lemire and artist Mahmud Asrar explore the legacy of the Atom as Ray Palmer passes the mantle to his successor, Ryan Choi. The story bridges the events of Brightest Day with the character's history, offering a poignant, character-driven spotlight on the challenges of inheriting a superhero identity. Though brief, this issue is a key chapter in the Atom's continuity and a showcase of Lemire and Asrar's early collaborative work.
