The Atom
The beginning of a new chapter in the life of the Atom! Ray Palmer has been restored to his usual scientific self and begins the year with a few appearances in JLA-related roles. JSA, including the new/old character Atom-Smasher (formerly Nuklon), continues to roll out in the beginning of this decade. Only time will tell if the Mighty Mite is able to either more regularly join an existing title or if a potential mini-series is headed his way. Stay tuned!
Year 2000
- Secret Files and Origins Guide to the DC Universe 2000 #1 (May) "Higher Learning"
The Atom schools some of the reserve leaguers in a 'problem-solving techniques' class.
- Legends of the DC Universe #28 (May) "A Small Revenge"
The Atom is lured by Traitor (an old/new Abin Sur villain) to contact Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). And when he does, Hal and Ray gain a new perspective on life, literally -- you have to see it for yourself!
- Legends of the DC Universe #29 (June) "Small World"
The Atom and Green Lantern team up to face Traitor for the first time. Can the Atom learn to use GL's ring in time to save the world?
- JLA #42 (June) "Half a Mind to Save the World"
The Atom discovers an entire micro-civilization living inside the brain of a young child. He must lead the members of the JLA to journey with him to convince that society to evacuate or else die by the laser scalpel of the surgeons who are waiting to save the boy's life.
- Superman #158 (June) "Critical Condition Part 1 - Little Big Man"
Team Superman and the Atom must make a fantastic voy...journey to save the Man of Steel in Part 1 of the 4-part "Critical Condition!" Superman has collapsed and now it's up to the Atom and Team Superman (Superboy, Supergirl and Steel) to save him. And the only way to do that is to shrink and enter Superman's body!
- Realworlds: Justice League of America #1 (June) "The Return of the Justice League!"
Five normal childhood friends reunite as adults to remember their adventures pretending to be super heroes from the Justice League. Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! The Elongated Man! And the Atom!
- Adventures of Superman #580 (June) "Green Universe"
Part 2 of "Critical Condition!" Team Superman tries to survive inside Superman's body while Encantadora rushes to find Lois and give her information that could save the Man of Steel! But will Encantadora reach Lois before Deathstroke the Terminator catches up to her?
- Silver Age #1 (June) "Pawns of the Invincible Immortal!"
Journey back to the thrilling days of yesteryear -- the Silver Age! The heroes of the Justice League face off against their nemesis', but a new player is in their midst -- Agamemno! The heroes are forced to switch bodies with their mortal enemies and must think up a plan to defeat -- themselves?
- Superman: The Man of Steel #102 (June) "Inside Superman"
Part 3 of "Critical Condition" There's a traitor among Team Superman and he's trying to get them all killed. Plus, the "Kryptonite killer" is revealed!
- Silver Age: Justice League of America #1 (July) "The League Without Justice!"
Chronos (as the Atom) participates in stealing the items necessary for Agamemno's plan -- but what is his plan and how do the stolen items fit in?
- Silver Age: Challengers of the Unknown #1 (July) "A Small Matter of Time"
The Atom (as Chronos) attempts to use the Time Pool to find a way to reverse his condition, but the Challengers burst in on him! How will he be able to explain things to them?
- Silver Age: Doom Patrol #1 (July) "The War of the Super-Weapons!"
The Atom and Chronos in their reversed bodies make only a brief cameo as Superman in Lex Luthor's body enlists the aid of the Doom Patrol.
- Silver Age: Green Lantern #1 (July) "Alone... Against Injustice!"
Green Lantern (as Sinestro) faces off against the entire evil Justice League for control of the Absorbascon! The fate of all the heroes hinges on what he succeeds (or fails) to do. The Atom appears in a brief cameo as Chronos and Chronos appears as the Atom.
- Silver Age Secret Files #1 (July) "The Silver Age"
Stories and bios on the heroes and villains of the Silver Age!
- Hourman #16 (July) "Snapper Carr Super-Traitor"
Snapper Carr, with the aid of Hourman, relives his greatest failure as he betrays the Justice League to the Joker all over again.
- JLA: Heaven's Ladder (September) (no title)
The Earth is abducted and the JLA respond to the call.
- The Secret Society of Super-Heroes #1 (September) (no story title)
ELSEWORLDS tale of heroes who keep their existence a secret from society.
- The Secret Society of Super-Heroes #2 (October) (no story title)
ELSEWORLDS tale of heroes who keep their existence a secret from society.
- Green Lantern: Circle of Fire #1 (early October) "Darkness Visible"
The Atom joins Green Lantern after the Justice League is abducted.
- Green Lantern/Atom #1 (October 2000) "Unusual Suspects"
The Atom joins with the "future" Green Lanterns on an adventure.
- JLA Secret Files #3 (October) "xxx"
JLA secret file information from the fallout of Batman's betrayal to the League.
- Superman: Emperor Joker #1 (October) "xxx"
The Atom makes a brief cameo as 'Atlas' supporting the world in this tale of the Joker with nearly ultimate power.
- Green Lantern: Circle of Fire #2 (late October) "Full Circle"
The Atom guest stars as GL realizes that his power is causing the whole event.
- JLA: Act of God #1 (of 3) (November) "xxx"
ELSEWORLDS tale of a strange light that robs all heroes and villains alike of their powers.
- JLA: Act of God #2 (of 3) (December) "xxx"
ELSEWORLDS tale of a strange light that robs all heroes and villains alike of their powers.
- JLA/Predator #1 (of 1) (December) "xxx"
The JLA faces off against the "Super-Predators"
Year 2001
- JLA: Act of God #3 (of 3) (January) "xxx"
ELSEWORLDS tale of a strange light that robs all heroes and villains alike of their powers.
- Justice Leagues: Justice League of Arkham #1 (January) "Justice Leagues, Part IV: Taking Over the Asylum"
The Advance Man has erased the memory of the JLA from the minds of everyone on Earth. Other super-teams are formed, like the Flash's 'Justice League of Adventurers', including the Atom.
- Justice Leagues: Justice League of Aliens #1 (January) "xxx"
The Advance Man has erased the memory of the JLA from the minds of everyone on Earth. Other super-teams are formed, like the Flash's 'Justice League of Adventurers', including the Atom.
- Legends of the DC Universe #40 (March) "Lessons in Time: Part One"
The Atom faces off against Chronos, but in defeating him, he creates a chronal merging that he may not be able to control.
- Legends of the DC Universe #41 (April) "Lessons in Time: Part Two"
The Atom defeats Chronos, but can he fix the tear in time - and has he truly defeated Chronos?
- JLA: Incarnations #1 (May) (no story title)
Untold tale of the early days of the JLA, some time after the Atom has joined.
- JLA: Incarnations #2 (June) "Belonging"
Untold tale of the early days of the JLA.
- The Atom Archives #1 (June) (no special title - each story titled)
Reprints of Showcase #34-36 and The Atom #1-5.
- JLA: Gods and Monsters (June) "xxx"
The JLA faces one of their greatest threats yet, a hero worshipper who uses innocent sacrifices to hold the JLA at bay. The Atom guest stars in this great JLA story and assists in his own unique way.
- Superman #173 (August) "The Red Badge Of Courage"
Superman delivers himself into the hands of Lex Luthor to defeat Imperiex. The Atom is revealed as one of the scientists alongside Doc Magnus, Professor Hamilton, and others who have been analyzing the Imperiex attack and providing scientific answers.
- JLA #57 (September) "Mind Over Matter"
Part three of the White Martian's story. Time will tell what part the Atom plays in this saga.
- JLA #58 (October) "Dying Breath"
Part four of the White Martian's story. The Atom's role is revealed! Hiding amidst the brain cells of the Martian Manhunter, the Atom was able to provide the necessary leverage to free J'Onn and assist in the overthrow of the White Martians.
- World's Finest: Our Worlds At War (October) "Finale"
Guest appearance in this closing book to OWAW.
Year 2002
- JLA #68 (September) "Stillborn Atlantis"
The Atom makes an appearance as the JLA search for clues to Aquaman's disappearance.
- JLA #69 (Early October) "New Blood"
The Atom joins the replacement JLA, as the regular team is lost 3000 years in the past in their search for Aquaman.
- The Dark Knight Strikes Again #3 (October) [no title]
ELSEWORLDS TALE of a future Batman and his allies, including the Atom.
- JLA #71 (Early November) "Transition"
The replacement JLA (including the Atom) stave off disasters in the present as the waters from the entire world begin to disappear, and the Hunt for Aquaman continues.
- JLA #73 (Early December) "Last Call"
The replacement JLA (including the Atom) uncover a clue to the fate of the JLA, but how can they succeed in defeating a villain that the JLA failed and died in their attempt to stop? Part 5 of the 7 part Hunt for Aquaman.
- Hawkman #8 (December) "Small Talk"
Carter and Ray take out a few minutes to talk over dinner.
- JLA: Virtue and Vice (December) (No Story Title)
The Atom stars alongside both the JLA and JSA in this TPB about the first annual Thanksgiving meeting between the current JLA and JSA.
Year 2003
- JLA #75 (January) "Tragic Kingdom"
The replacement JLA split - half to the past - half to present - to attack the evil Gammemnae. Can they succeed in saving the world from being destroyed, as the water dries up and begins to spin the world out of orbit?!? The Atom plays out his role in this final part 7 of the 7 part Hunt for Aquaman.
- JLA #76 (February) "Picking Up The Pieces"
With the Hunt for Aquaman over, the Atom appears to move in to stay with the JLA. But Plastic Man is still MIA. The Atom and Firestorm play pivotal roles in this issue.
- JLA #77 (March) "Stardust Memories"
The JLA encounters an alien entitiy who destroys worlds for the purpose of recording their memories of the disaster. How can they stop a villain whose ability to remove their memory of any power, ability, or event can literally set them at odds against themselves? The Atom plays a key role in this issue.
- Hawkman #11 (April) "Everlasting Love...?"
The Hawks have been captured by Hath-Set and she is planning their destruction. The Atom makes a surprise guest-appearance in this issue!
- JLA #78 (April) "Rules of Engagement - Part 1"
With the new line-up in place, the Justice League intercepts a malevolent alien signal that threatens a nearby planetary system. Now the JLA must make the gut-wrenching decision: to maintain neutrality in a galactic conflict or to interfere in foreign politics by conducting a preemptive strike of its own. Either way, the consequences just might be cosmos-shattering!
- JLA #79 (May) "Rules of Engagement - Part 2"
The JLA learns that being aggressive in intergalactic politics can have deadly consequences, as the team must decide whether to help its old enemy Kanjar Ro destroy the Peacemakers, or stand aside and let the brutal imperialists take over Ro's planet. Plus, more on the mystery of the League's newest member, Faith.
- Action Comics #802 (June) "The Harvest: Part One"
The Atom and many other heroes help out against a Kryptonian virus sweeping the world.
- JLA #81 (July) "The White Rage: Part Two"
The remaining members of the JLA investigate the incident that has caused the imprisonment of the most powerful JLA members. Can the Atom, Batman, Firestorm, and Manitou Raven come up with the answers before it's too late?
- JLA #82 (August) "The White Rage: Part Three"
The JLA realizes they've been tricked and engage the new Axis America. Who will win in this initial encounter with this group of powerful unknown foes?
- Action Comics #803 (August) "The Harvest: Part Three"
The Atom and many other heroes help out against a Kryptonian virus sweeping the world.
- JLA-Z #1 (November)
The Atom in a 'brief' pinup page.
- JLA/Avengers #1 (November)
The Atom alongide the JLA as they meet the Avengers in an Elseworlds style tale.
- Avengers/JLA #2 (December)
The Atom alongide the JLA as they meet the Avengers in an Elseworlds style tale.
- JLA #88 (December) "Trial by Fire: Part Five"
The JLA take on "the Burning".
- JLA #89 (December) "Trial by Fire: Conclusion"
The JLA wrap up their fight with "the Burning".
- The Atom Archives #2 (December)
The Atom from his original series featuring Atom #6-13
- Green Lantern #170 (December) "Greetings From Sector 2814"
Brief Atom cameo as John Stewart talks about his experience with the JLA.
- JLA-Z #2 (December)
The Atom appears in the pinup of the Satellite Era Justice League, but not in the one of the current League. Odd...
- JLA-Z #3 (December)
The Atom appears in tiny form on the cover.
Year 2004
- JLA/Avengers #3 (January) "Book Three: Strange Adventures"
The Atom alongide the JLA as they meet the Avengers in an Elseworlds style tale.
- Hawkman #21 (January)
The Atom lends some scientific expertise to Hawkman as Carter faces the Headhunter!
- JSA #54 (January)
The Atom and the JLA attend Thanksgiving in the JSA HQ.
- JLA: Liberty and Justice (January)
The Atom alongside the JLA in this Dini/Ross Elseworlds style tale.
- Hawkman #22 (February) "The Headhunter - Part III: Blood and Lies"
The Atom in voice only (no cameo) in this wrapup of Hawkman vs. the Headhunter!
- JLA #91 (February) "Extinction, Part 1: The Coming"
The JLA handle diplomatic relations with a visiting alien.
- JLA #92 (March) "Extinction, Part 2: The Lesson"
The JLA take the alien on a tour of Earth.
- JSA #57 (March) "Black Reign"
Part of the Black Reign storyline. The Atom appears in voice only.
- Hawkman #24 (March) "Black Reign"
Black Reign continues. The Atom appears in voice only.
- JSA #58 (March) "Black Reign"
Black Reign continues. The Atom reveals himself and proceeds on to disable one of the top villains. Major surprise ending that I'll not spoil here!
- Hawkman #25 (April) "Black Reign"
Black Reign continues.
- JSA #59 (April) "Time and Time Again"
Black Reign wrap-up issue.
- JLA #93 (April) "Extinction, Part 3: Soul Survivor"
End of the story about the alien who is concerned about our destruction of our own environment.
- Identity Crisis #1 (August) "Chapter One: Coffin"
The Atom alongide the DCU heroes as they deal with the death of Sue Dibney.
- Identity Crisis #2 (September) "Chapter Two: House of Lies"
The Atom alongide the DCU heroes as they deal with the death of Sue Dibney.
- Identity Crisis #3 (October) "Chapter Three: Serial Killer"
The Atom alongide the DCU heroes as they deal with the death of Sue Dibney.
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