Atom (1962) comic books 1946 or later

Atom (1962) 1 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2036857011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Machine That Made 'Miracles'!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Traveling to Happy Harbor to give a speech to graduates at Snapper Carr's home, Ray witnesses as Snapper's boat suddenly goes from being an ordinary row-boat to a giant sail boat he wishes he has; Deciding to learn the cause of his mystery, Ray changes into the Atom and decides to secretly help Snapper, so that Snapper has a good story to share with his fellow Justice League members; When crooks realize that something around Happy Harbor is turning dreams into reality, they try to steal some dress jewels that have become real. "The Case of the Innocent Thief!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of crimes are committed by people who have concrete alibis that put them far away from the robbery, Ray Palmer decides to figure it out as the Atom. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop owner Buddy Saunders. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #16-445DD57-031

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Revolt of the Atom's Uniform!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Ray Palmer discovers that the white dwarf star from which he derived his powers has turned sentient and controls his costume. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run 375,000; average paid circulation 249,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.