Atomic-Man
Atomic-Man is a fictional superhero created by Charles Voight who appeared in Headline Comics from issue #16 (Nov/Dec 1945) to #21 (Sept/Oct 1946) by Prize Comics.[1] He is the first atomic superhero.[2][3]
| Atomic Man | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Headline Comics |
Origin story
Dr. Adam Mann is experimenting with uranium-235 after the first atomic bomb was used.[4] During the experiment he suffers a side effect from the uranium changing him into the superhuman being known as the Atomic-Man. His superpowers include "Atomic Blasts", flight, invulnerability, and super strength, as well as the ability to shoot energy blasts from his right hand.[5]
References
- ^ Benton, Mike (1992). Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. p. 166. ISBN 0-87833-808-X. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Atomic-Man". comicvine.com. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "COMIC BOOK COMPULSIVE — Headline Comics". superitch.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ Mougin, Lou (2020). Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics. McFarland & Co. p. 291. ISBN 9781476638607.
- ^ Nevins, Jess (2013). Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes. High Rock Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-61318-023-5.
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