The Origin: This is a reprint Space Adventures #33
Atlas was an experimental rocket that was launched into space with Military Scientist Allen Adam accidentally on board. It was was set to detonated 300 miles above the earth. At the instant of fission Allen was atomized at the atomic structure. It was then that his body was vaporized. Miraculously Allen reforms his own body and finds that he has harnessed the very power of the atom from within. He ends up donning a Diulustel Shielding Suit designed to protect ordinary humans from his potential radiation.
The second Man in Space: This is a reprint of Space Adventures #34
Igor Kriss is a Russian Astronaut who was supposed to be the first person in space. When launched into space however he suffered an accident rendering him unconscious. Captain Atom discovered him and saves his life with 1000 units of space vaccine. Once realizing Captain Atom is the first man in space he subsequently realizes he is the second and afterwords he lets his country know live on TV, much to the chagrin of his leaders.
On Planet X: This is a reprint of Space Adventures #36
Planet X was created by the United State Air Force in 1960. It is a satellite that orbits the earth with all known weather equipment, Geiger counters and, a missile guidance system. It also takes highly magnified television pictures of any potential military threat around the world. As a spy satellite it drew the attention of enemy nations and was a attacked several times with missiles but Captain Atom deflected all the attacks. As none of the nations knew how their missiles were destroyed it was thought that the satellite had defense systems. This kept the satellite safe from enemy attacks.
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