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]

This article is about the Headline Comics character. For the real-life technician who was exposed to americium radiation and became known as the Atomic Man, see Harold McCluskey. For the song by Portugal, The Man, see Evil Friends.

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

1. 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.
2. "Atomic-Man". comicvine.com. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
3. "COMIC BOOK COMPULSIVE — Headline Comics". superitch.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
4. Mougin, Lou (2020). Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics. McFarland & Co. p. 291. ISBN 9781476638607.
5. Nevins, Jess (2013). Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes. High Rock Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-61318-023-5.