Atom Smasher
Creation & Design
Atom Smasher was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Jerry Ordway, first appearing in the early 1980s as a member of the All-Star Squadron.Early Years
Initially introduced as Nuklon, he was a member of Infinity Inc. and later adopted the name Atom Smasher, reflecting his ability to manipulate his size and mass.Character Development
Over the years, Atom Smasher has evolved from a side character in the Infinity Inc. series to a prominent member of the Justice Society, showcasing his growth and struggles with his powers and identity.Cultural Reception
Atom Smasher has been well-received by fans for his unique abilities and connection to the legacy of the Justice Society.Character Details
Real Name:
Albert Rothstein
Aliases:
Nuklon, Atom Smasher
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Infinity Inc., Justice League
Abilities:
Size manipulation, Superhuman strength, Durability
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st team appearance of Infinity Inc: Brainwave Jr., Fury, Jade, Northwind, Nuklon, Obsidian, Silver Scarab
1st appearance of Obsidian, the son of Alan Scott and Rose aka Thorn
1st appearance of Silver Scarab, Hector Hall, the son of the Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl
1st appearance of Jade, briefly becomes Earth's Green Lantern
1st appearance of Nuklon, later becomes Atom-Smasher
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Infinity Inc: Brainwave Jr., Fury, Jade, Northwind, Nuklon, Obsidian, Silver Scarab
1st appearance of Obsidian, the son of Alan Scott and Rose aka Thorn
1st appearance of Silver Scarab, Hector Hall, the son of the Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl
1st appearance of Jade, briefly becomes Earth's Green Lantern
1st appearance of Nuklon, later becomes Atom-Smasher
Key Facts
Superman forms the new Justice League
1st appearance of Red Arrow, alternate reality identity of Roy Harper
1st appearance of Red Tornado, Maxine Hunkel, the granddaughter of Red Tornado, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Atom Smasher, in an alternate reality, death in Kingdom Come #4
Key Facts
Superman forms the new Justice League
1st appearance of Red Arrow, alternate reality identity of Roy Harper
1st appearance of Red Tornado, Maxine Hunkel, the granddaughter of Red Tornado, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Atom Smasher, in an alternate reality, death in Kingdom Come #4
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of the second Star-Spangled Kid, Courtney Whitmore, later becomes Stargirl
1st cameo appearance of Hawkgirl
1st cameo appearance of Nuklon as Atom Smasher
All appear on final page, unnamed, in a team pose
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of the second Star-Spangled Kid, Courtney Whitmore, later becomes Stargirl
1st cameo appearance of Hawkgirl
1st cameo appearance of Nuklon as Atom Smasher
All appear on final page, unnamed, in a team pose
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
Key Facts
Series referenced by Geoff Johns as the inspiration for the Stargirl series
2nd full appearance of Atom Smasher
Key Facts
Series referenced by Geoff Johns as the inspiration for the Stargirl series
2nd full appearance of Atom Smasher
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