Showcase 34 The Atom
The Silver Age
About Showcase 34 The Atom
Science-Fiction was the basis again for the revamp of the Atom this physicist Ray Palmer discovering the remnant of a white dwarf star whilst trapped in a cave used the collapsed star to allow him to change size and escape.
What's interesting
It was unusual that The Atom's origin took up two separate stories in Showcase #34. The initial featuring the discovery of his new powers with the second instalment revealing the new Super-heroes alter ego and costume. fan favourite artist Gil Kane from the Green Lantern provided design and art duties.
Details
- Category
- Shape-Shifter
- Publisher / Manufacturer
- DC Comics
- Date
- 1961
- Rating
- 6