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, later succeeded by 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 was conceived with his wife Mary Pratt, and his godson later became his successor as 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 (2022).