What is Atom (Al Pratt)?
'''Al Pratt''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. He was created by [[Bill O'Connor]] and [[Ben Flinton]], first appearing in ''All-American Comics'' #19 (1940). The character was the first superhero to call himself the '''[[Atom (character)|Atom]]''', later succeeded by [[Atom (Ray Palmer)|Ray Palmer]]. Originally a [[Calvin College]] student taking the name because of his diminutive stature, he was an incredible physical combatant despite his appearance and later gained superhuman strength. His son '''[[Damage (DC Comics)|Damage]]''' was conceived with his wife [[Mary Pratt]], and his godson later became his successor as '''[[Atom Smasher (DC Comics)|Atom Smasher]]'''. He was a founding member of the [[Justice Society of America]] and the [[All-Star Squadron]]. == In other media == The character made his live-action debut in the television series ''[[Smallville]]'', played by [[Glenn Hoffman]]. [[Henry Winkler]] cameoed as the character in the [[DC Extended Universe]] movie ''[[Black Adam (movie)|Black Adam]]'' (2022). [[Category:DC Comics superheroes]]