The Atom (Ray Palmer)

Raymond Palmer, also known as The Atom, The Mighty Mite and Ray Palmer, is a character from the DC Comics series.
== Charactah Account ==
Ray is a scientist, superhero and longtime Justice League member who devised a means of miniaturization through dwarf star matter technology. From the Microverse to the greater world, he fights for good as the mighty Atom!
Ray is a hard-working, dedicated man. In fact, "dedicated" is hardly the word for it; "driven" is a little closer to the truth. Once Ray starts working on a problem or puzzle, there is absolutely no stopping him. This single-minded pursuit of his goals is more than a little responsible for Ray's shattered marriage, though it has occasionally come in handy to Ray the crime fighter.
In spite of his obsessiveness, Ray is a level-headed hero and a likable human being.
== Appearance ==
=== Comics ===
* 52
* Action Comics
* Adventure Comics
* Adventures of Superman
* American Heroes
* Aquaman
* Atom
* Atom and Hawkman
* Atom Archives
* Atom Special
* Batman
* Batman/Superman
* Batman: The Brave and the Bold
* Blackest Night
* Bloodbath Special
* Booster Gold
* Brightest Day
* Countdown Special: The Atom
* Countdown to Final Crisis
* Countdown: Arena
* Crisis on Infinite Earths
* Crisis on Multiple Earths
* Dark Knight III: The Master Race
* Day of Judgement
* DC Comics Presents
* DC Premium
* DC Universe Online Legends
* DC Universe: Legacies
* DC/Wildstorm: Dreamwar
* Detective Comics
* Earth-Prime
* Final Crisis
* Flash
* Flashpoint
* Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.
* Genesis
* Green Arrow
* Green Lantern
* Green Lantern: Circle of Fire
* Guy Gardner: Warrior
* Hawkman
* Hourman
* Identity Crisis
* Invasion
* JLA
* JLA-Z
* JLA/Avengers
* JLA/Titans
* JLA: Act of God
* JLA: Classified
* JLA: Incarnations
* JLA: Secret Society of Super-Heroes
* JSA
* Justice
* Justice League
* Justice League America
* Justice League Europe
* Justice League Legends
* Justice League of America
* Justice League of America Archives
* Justice League of America/The 99
* Justice League: Another Nail
* Justice League: Cry for Justice
* Justice League: The Nail
* Mighty Comic
* Plastic Man
* Secret Origins
* Power of the Atom
* Red Hood and the Outlaws
* Showcase
* Showcase Presents: Justice League of America
* Suicide Squad
* Super Adventure
* Super Adventure Comic
* Super Friends
* Super-Team Family
* Superman
* Superman: The Man of Steel
* Sword of the Atom
* Sword of the Atom Special
* Teen Titans
* The All New Atom
* The Atom
* The Best of DC
* The Brave and the Bold
* The Dark Knight Strikes Back
* The Flash
* The Legion
* The New 52: Futures End
* The Power of SHAZAM!
* Titans
* Trinity
* Wonder Woman
* World's Finest Comics
* Young Justice
* Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
== Trivia ==
* Atom was created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane. In the 1950s and 1960s DC Comics used the ongoing series Showcase to highlight many new characters who they hoped might be popular enough to headline their own series. Another focus of this series, though not an official mandate, was to update Golden Age versions of characters and relaunch them with a more scientific emphasis. One of the biggest departures from previous character was the Atom, as Al Pratt was replaced with Ray Palmer, a dedicated scientist who could shrink to microscopic size. He debuted in Showcase #34 (October 1961). Since this appearance he has gone on to star in the Justice League of America comics and gain his own title. Eventually by the end of the 60's both the Atom and Hawkman merged into one series. After the merge of the two character's comics, their title was cancelled.
* The Atom continues to have occasional comics and is almost always seen as part of the Justice League books.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Raymond Palmer (New Earth) at DC Database
* Raymond Palmer (Prime Earth) at DC Database
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