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'''Atomic Mouse''' is a [[ | '''Atomic Mouse''' is a [[superhero]] [[comic character]] created by writer-artist '''[[Al Fago]]''' for '''[[Charlton Comics]]''' in 1953. The character debuted in ''Atomic Mouse'' #1 (March 1953) and ran for 52 issues through '''February 1963'''. The character, named '''Cimota Mouse''' (derived from the word “atomic” spelled backward), is an ordinary mouse transformed into a superhero after being shrunk to the size of an atom by an evil wizard. In this microscopic realm, '''Professor Invento''' gives Cimota special '''U-235 pills''', which grant him superpowers, allowing him to fight for justice, particularly against the villainous '''[[Count Gatto]]'''. | ||
==Publication history== | ==Publication history== | ||
The original ''Atomic Mouse'' series ran for '''52 issues''', with a final cover date in '''February 1963'''. After that, some unconfirmed issues (listed as #53-54) have been mentioned, though there is no evidence they actually exist.<ref name="Toonpedia">[http://www.toonopedia.com/atomic_m.htm Atomic Mouse] at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. [https://archive.today/20240525210012/https://www.webcitation.org/66jnAVkKJ?url=http://toonopedia.com/atomic_m.htm Archived] from the original on April 7, 2012.</ref><ref name="gcd">[https://www.comics.org/series/949/ ''Atomic Mouse'' (Charlton, 1953 series)] at the [[Grand Comics Database]]. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref> From '''1961 to 1962''', five additional issues (vol. 2, #11-16) were published, primarily consisting of reprints and promotional giveaways.<ref name=gcd /> | |||
In '''1984''', a reprint issue, ''Atomic Mouse vol. 3, #1'', was published, followed by a three-issue volume in '''1985–1986'''.<ref>[https://www.comics.org/series/20229/ ''Atomic Mouse'' (Charlton, 1961 series)] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref> In '''2001–2004''', writer '''Mike Curtis''' and penciler '''Charles Ettinger''' revamped Atomic Mouse in '''[[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]’''' ''SFA’s Atomic Mouse'', which ran for '''three issues'''.<ref>[https://www.comics.org/series/2825/ ''Atomic Mouse'' (Charlton, 1984 series)] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref> <ref>[https://www.comics.org/series/11346/ ''Atomic Mouse'' (Charlton, 1985 series)] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref> | |||
A special one-shot comic, ''SFA’s Atomic Mouse vs. Power Jack'', was published in '''2009'''.<ref>[https://www.comics.org/issue/869570/ ''SFA's Atomic Mouse''] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.comics.org/issue/869570/ ''SFA's Atomic Mouse'' #1 (Sept. 2001)] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.comics.org/issue/1261501/ ''SFA's Atomic Mouse vs. Power Jack''] at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.</ref> | |||
==Fictional character biography== | ==Fictional character biography== | ||
Atomic Mouse is a notable character for his mix of science fiction elements and classic superhero tropes, blending the concept of microscopic size with atomic powers, and it gained a following during the golden age of superhero comics.<ref name="Toonpedia" /> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:54, 12 December 2024
Atomic Mouse is a superhero comic character created by writer-artist Al Fago for Charlton Comics in 1953. The character debuted in Atomic Mouse #1 (March 1953) and ran for 52 issues through February 1963. The character, named Cimota Mouse (derived from the word “atomic” spelled backward), is an ordinary mouse transformed into a superhero after being shrunk to the size of an atom by an evil wizard. In this microscopic realm, Professor Invento gives Cimota special U-235 pills, which grant him superpowers, allowing him to fight for justice, particularly against the villainous Count Gatto.
Publication history
The original Atomic Mouse series ran for 52 issues, with a final cover date in February 1963. After that, some unconfirmed issues (listed as #53-54) have been mentioned, though there is no evidence they actually exist.[1][2] From 1961 to 1962, five additional issues (vol. 2, #11-16) were published, primarily consisting of reprints and promotional giveaways.[2]
In 1984, a reprint issue, Atomic Mouse vol. 3, #1, was published, followed by a three-issue volume in 1985–1986.[3] In 2001–2004, writer Mike Curtis and penciler Charles Ettinger revamped Atomic Mouse in Shanda Fantasy Arts’ SFA’s Atomic Mouse, which ran for three issues.[4] [5]
A special one-shot comic, SFA’s Atomic Mouse vs. Power Jack, was published in 2009.[6][7][8]
Fictional character biography
Atomic Mouse is a notable character for his mix of science fiction elements and classic superhero tropes, blending the concept of microscopic size with atomic powers, and it gained a following during the golden age of superhero comics.[1]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Atomic Mouse at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Atomic Mouse (Charlton, 1953 series) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ Atomic Mouse (Charlton, 1961 series) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ Atomic Mouse (Charlton, 1984 series) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ Atomic Mouse (Charlton, 1985 series) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ SFA's Atomic Mouse at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ SFA's Atomic Mouse #1 (Sept. 2001) at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.
- ↑ SFA's Atomic Mouse vs. Power Jack at the Grand Comics Database. Retrieved on August 25, 2017.