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Al Rothstein, also known as Atom-Smasher, is a member of the Justice Society of America.
History
Atom Smasher was supposed to exist on Prime Earth but his existence was erased after Doctor Manhattan prevented Alan Scott from becoming the Green Lantern and, as a consequence, his death prevented the creation of the Justice Society of America.[1]
Later, Doctor Manhattan undid his actions and allowed Alan Scott to become once again the Green Lantern and form the Justice Society. Atom Smasher was brought back to life and was part of the Justice Society, along with the other heroes, helped Superman defeat the metahumans who were ravaging Washington, D.C..[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Atomic Dispersal: As a result of exposure to uncontrolled Thorium radiation, the Atom Smasher's mass has become unstable. Al can increase his size, allowing him to grow up to 28 feet tall. At this height, Al is resistant to all attacks from normal sized people. With atomic dispersal, Al increases the distance between his own atoms, thus increasing his overall size. Under normal circumstances, his mass would remain the same no matter how large he becomes. However, his mass increase power counteracts these effects to a point.
- Mass Increase: Al can increase his body's mass. His weight is multiplied by his height. Of course, as he weighs more, he has a greater effect on the environment. The power gives Al amazing resistance to physical attacks. He can also use the mass instead of his strength to inflict charging damage. This power is tied to his growth power.
- Superhuman Strength: By enlarging his body Atom-Smasher can reach incredible levels of superhuman strength that allow him to hurt the likes of Magog.[3] With the help of Shazam and Cyclone he was able to rip a Voidsong starship in two.[4]
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Durability: While in giant size he is able to survive impacts that would normally kill an average human like blows from Superdoom.[5]
- Mass Increase: Al can increase his body's mass. His weight is multiplied by his height. Of course, as he weighs more, he has a greater effect on the environment. The power gives Al amazing resistance to physical attacks. He can also use the mass instead of his strength to inflict charging damage. This power is tied to his growth power.
Notes
- Al Rothstein/Atom-Smasher was created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway, first appearing in All-Star Squadron #25. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Al Rothstein/Atom-Smasher first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Doomsday Clock #12 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank.
Related
- 28 Appearances of Albert Rothstein (Prime Earth)
- 15 Images featuring Albert Rothstein (Prime Earth)
- Quotations by or about Albert Rothstein (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Albert Rothstein (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
  Justice Society of America member |
  This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats. |