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The Atom
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Real Name
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Albert "Al" Pratt
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First Appearance
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All-American Comics #19 (October, 1940)
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Creators
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Bill O'Conner, Ben Flinton
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Team Affliations
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Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron, Black Lantern Corps
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Aliases
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None
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Base of Operations
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No information
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Powers
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Atomic strength and agility, Immunity to radiation
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Skills and Abilities
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Superb athlete, Proficient boxer, Brilliant scientist
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Paraphenalia
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None
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The Atom (Al Pratt) is a superhero in the DC Universe and a member of the Justice Society of America.
Origin
Al Pratt was a weak, short man who was bullied until he was trained by an ex-boxer to become a powerhouse fighter. He decided to use hs newfound skills to fight crime as The Atom.
Biography
Albert "Al" Pratt was born in 1920, though his birth parents nor place of birth have yet to be revealed. In 1940, Pratt was a sophomore student in Calvin College and was often mocked for being short (five feet one inch). Called "Atom Al", Albert wished to show up his tormentors and win over Mary James, the girl of his dreams.