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Captain Atom

Atlas Publishing · 1948–1954 · 64 issues
About the series

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Atlas Publishing launched Captain Atom, a superhero series that ran for 64 issues, chronicling the adventures of a costumed hero whose powers stemmed from atomic energy. This title, a product of the early Atomic Age, is most closely associated with writer-artist Bill Everett, who defined the character's look and tone during its original run. Though it predates the more famous Charlton/DC version, this original series is a key artifact of post-war comic book history, reflecting the era's fascination with nuclear power in a straightforward, action-packed format.