The All New Atom: The Hunt for Ray Palmer

In this one-issue DC special from 2008, writer Gail Simone and artist Mike Norton send the new Atom—Ryan Choi—on a desperate search for his predecessor, Ray Palmer, who vanished into the microverse. A brisk, character-driven mystery that bridges the gap between the original Atom's legacy and the next generation's heroic debut, it showcases Simone's knack for sharp dialogue and Norton's clean, expressive storytelling. Though brief, the issue matters as a key chapter in Ryan Choi's tenure, tying his origins directly to the classic DC lore of the shrinking hero.