Sword of the Atom
DC · 1983 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1983, DC Comics sent Ray Palmer—the size-changing hero known as the Atom—on a startling journey into a microscopic jungle world, where he found himself stranded and transformed. Written by Jan Strnad with vivid, lush artwork by the legendary Gil Kane, this four-issue miniseries reimagined the classic hero as a castaway in a savage, hidden realm. It introduced Princess Laethwen, Taren, and a new society, while exploring Ray’s strained relationship with Jean Loring and his former life. A bold, visually inventive departure for the character, Sword of the Atom remains a memorable cult favorite from DC’s Bronze Age.