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Atom the Cat
Atom

Real Name

Tom Cat

First Appearance

Atom the Cat 9 (Oct. 1957)

Original Publisher

Charlton

Created by

Al Fago

Origin[]

When Tom Cat absorbed atomic rays from a nuclear reactor, he was mutated and acquired super powers. The scientists responsible for the reactor gave him a cape and convinced Tom to work for his country and the world, becoming the superhero Atom the Cat.

Powers and Abilities[]

Atom the Cat maintains his powers by eating fresh fish.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Atom the Cat #9-17
  • Giant Comics #3

Notes[]

  • His powers and power source were very similar to Atomic Mouse and Atomic Rabbit.
  • Although first appearing in issue #9 of "Atom the Cat," the numbering was continued from the Tom Cat series, featuring a different character (albeit, with the same alter-ego).

See Also[]

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