What is Atom Smasher (DC Comics)?
'''Albert Rothstein''' (known by the aliases '''Nuklon''' and '''Atom Smasher''') is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. The character was created by [[Roy Thomas]] and [[Jerry Ordway]], first appearing in ''[[All-Star Squadron]]'' #25 (1983). James Robinson, David S. Goyer and Steve Sadowski reinvented him as ''Atom Smasher'' in ''JSA Secret Files and Origins'' #1 (1999). He has since become a member of the [[Justice Society of America]]. == Fictional character biography == The godson of [[Atom (Al Pratt)|Al Pratt]], the Golden Age [[Atom (character)|Atom]], Albert Rothstein acquired his metahuman powers of super strength and control over his molecular structure, allowing him to alter the size and density of his body, from his grandfather, a reluctant supervillain known as [[Cyclotron (character)|Cyclotron]]. This allowed him to fight crime first as Nuklon, and then, later, as Atom Smasher. As Nuklon, Albert was a charter member of Infinity, Inc. and subsequently served in the [[Justice League]]. He was considered a dependable, but rather insecure and indecisive superhero while in Infinity, Inc. During this time he had a mohawk haircut. While in the JLA, he forged a strong friendship with fellow former Infinity Inc. teammate Obsidian. == Powers and abilities == Atom Smasher is known for his power of growth and super strength. == In other media == The character made its live-action debut in ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', played by [[Edge (wrestler)|Adam Copeland]]. The character appears in the [[DC Extended Universe]] movie ''[[Black Adam (movie)|Black Adam]]'' (2022), played by [[Noah Centineo]]. {{stub}} [[Category:DC Comics characters]]