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Dc a.t.o.m.6/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Killed Off for Real: He was killed by Extant during Zero Hour, and while his teammates on the Justice Society eventually returned, he never has, not even with all the Crisis events that have reset the universe.He was naturally quite thrilled upon this revelation, and yet, he was never quite satisfied. However, after soaking up some radiation from the Supervillain Cyclotron in 1941, he finally gained Super-Strength from this event years later, in 1945. Terrific being able to run faster than him, or Wildcat being a better fighter. Even when comparing himself to other Badass Normals, he could still find something to envy, such as Mr. I Just Want to Be Special: As stated above, Al was originally a Badass Normal who often felt that, in the presence of such heavyweights as Green Lantern or the Flash, he wasn't worth much of anything.Even after a boxing coach helps him become stronger, Pratt continues to get teased at his college over his size. Height Angst: Pratt was only five feet and one inch tall, constantly being taunted for his size.Have a Gay Old Time: When he was brought back for the Silver Age, Al Pratt could travel between universes by way of an "atomic vibrator." Mounted on his belt, no less.Hand Blast: The Atom focuses his radioactive energy into his fists adding destructive force to his punches.During Blackest Night, his Black Lantern version claims he knew Damage was his son, and abandoned him, but given Black Lanterns are pre-programmed to do whatever it takes to get emotions out of folk, this can be taken with a grain of salt. Charles Atlas Super Power: At the very beginning of his heroic exploits, he was this very trope personified.Bash Brothers: With Wildcat and Hourman.Empowered Badass Normal: At first he gained resistance to radiation due to a dying villain, later he gained full atomic physical abilities when he was caught in the fallout of an explosion.Badass Normal: Originally he was a bare-handed crime fighter with unbelievable strength.He is survived by his son, Damage, and godson, Atom-Smasher. Al retired in the '50s, came out of retirement in The Silver Age of Comic Books, and, tragically, was murdered by Extant in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!. Later, after absorbing nuclear energy from his enemy Cyclotron, he gained super-strength and an "atomic punch". Donning a costume and calling himself The Atom, he fought crime with nothing but his fists and raw grit and became a founding member of the Justice Society of America. ![]() Standing only five feet one inch tall, 1940s college student turned research scientist Al Pratt was constantly picked on until he took up bodybuilding, boxing and wrestling, so he developed some self-esteem. "A joke is a joke.but getting me into a jam with a professor is another thing! Those new students need a lesson in manners!"
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