Atom (Al Pratt)

Al Pratt is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first character to use the name Atom. He initially had no superpowers and was originally a diminutive college student and later a physicist, usually depicted as a "tough-guy" character. Al Pratt is also the father of Damage and godfather of Atom Smasher.

Atom
Art by Dave Johnson.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAll-American Comics #19 (October 1940)
Created by
  • Bill O'Connor
  • Ben Flinton
In-story information
Alter egoAlbert "Al" Pratt
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsJustice Society of America
All-Star Squadron
Black Lantern Corps
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, and speed
  • Atomic punch
  • Radiation immunity
  • Extended lifespan
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Proficiency in acrobatics and boxing

The character made his live-action debut in the television series Smallville, played by Glenn Hoffman. Henry Winkler cameoed as the character in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam (2022).

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