Captain Atom is dead...but his story is just beginning. Nathaniel Adam is one of Earth’s most powerful heroes...and one of the most dangerous. As Captain Atom, his body is in a constant state of nuclear flux. He’s always one bad day away from a complete nuclear meltdown...until that one bad day arrives. Now, the world thinks Nathaniel Adam is dead, destroyed in a blast that also claimed innocent lives. But in reality, Adam took a quantum trip through time and ended up powerless, 20 years in the past. But before he can make a new life and a happy ending for himself, his future is about to catch up to him. Captain Atom lived a hero, and he died a villain. What will he become when he gets a second chance at life...and what will the world make of him? Written by comics author Cary Bates (SUPERMAN) and Greg Weisman (YOUNG JUSTICE) with art from Will Conrad (CYBORG), THE FALL AND RISE OF CAPTAIN ATOM reimagines the classic hero for the Rebirth Era of the DC Universe...and the rebirth of Captain Atom! Collects issues #1-6.

As a part of DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, comes Captain Atom in his own solo series!Charged by nuclear energy, possessing vast molecular powers, Captain Atom has the potential to be a literal god among men--a hero without limits. He is taking his powers to new heights--saving people all across the world in the blink of an eye. But as he uses his abilities more and more, Captain Atom realizes that he may be losing control of his powers, becoming a more dangerous foe to the planet than anything he's ever faced! Don't miss the start of a legend from writer J.T. Krul (GREEN ARROW, TEEN TITANS) and artist Freddie Williams II (JSA ALL-STARS)! Collects issues #1-6.

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"Originally published in single magazine form in 'Captain Atom'"--Indicia.

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

Charged by nuclear energy, possessing vast molecular powers, Captain Atom has the potential to be a literal god among men--a hero without limits. This second volume delves into Nathaniel Adams' life as Captain Atom and begins to answer many of thequestions surrounding his origin: Why did Nathaniel Adam sign up for Megala's experiment? How did he become Captain Atom? Do his powers have any limits? Nate also struggles to relate to those around him as he searches for a way to regain his humanform and also stop a catastrophic event that a future version of himself has come to warn him about. It's time to explore the past, present, and future of Captain Atom!