SUPERMAN VS THE ELITE tackles the long lingering question of whether Superman's non-violent policy is still relevant in this day and age. Labs. The first Atomic Skull was Dr. Albert Michaels and he first appeared in Superman #323 (May 1978). 1 Biography 2 Gallery 3 Appearances 3.1 Films He challenges Superman to a fight and claims to have gotten stronger from the last defeat. The Atomic Skull is a legacy name used by multiple super-villains. Superhuman strength, agility, and endurance [10], Martin was among the villains in the ambush of the JSA led by the Tapeworm. SKULL As part of his vendetta against Superman, Michaels takes control of SKULL and uses the organization to plague Superman. This gave him super-strength, made his skin invisible, and gave him the ability to fire ra… Battling Electron and his minions (such as Rocketman) with his heat ray eye-blasts, the Atomic Skull eventually destroyed the mad scientist's plans and returned to normal. From – Batman/Superman Vol. He is washed to shore, with memories of the life he had, and the woman he loved and lost. The Atomic Skull is featured in the alternate reality Superman: Red Son as one of Lex Luthor's experiments. He has plagued Superman, whom he believed to be the serial's villain Doctor Electron, and Lois Lane, whom he saw as the Skull's love interest, Zelda Wentworth.[6]. Labs for a routine check-up when it was struck by an intense blast of energy from the Dominators' gene-bomb that gave him superhuman strength and caused his flesh to become invisible. In a story featuring the reality-altering villain Dominus recreating various pre- Crisis Superman continuities, the Golden Age Atomic Skull was introduced. Action Comics #670 (October 1991), Gerry Conway Atomic Skull was created by Gerry Conway and Curt Swan, first appearing in Superman #303. Atomic Skull is, by and large, a B-list Superman villain, yet he absolutely demolishes the Elite before Superman shows up. Recently, Martin crashed a movie premiere in Hollywood, having become obsessed with an actress who was in the film. File:Download.jpg|Young Justice Written by David Michelinie with art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. ATOMIC, PART ONE. The Atomic Skull is seen imprisoned in Kamen Maximum Security Prison in Superwoman #1. In this new timeline, the Joseph Martin version of the Atomic Skull is re-introduced in Action Comics Annual (vol. Brilliant scientist Labs with a rare nervous system disorder that short-circuited the electrical impulses in his brain, creating painful and uncontrollable seizures. The serial stars Lawrence Dennis (according to Superman Villains Secret Files) as the titular character. Labs After a brief but violent struggle, however, Superman defeats Atomic Skull by throwing him into a lake, "extinguishing" him. He has radio-active powers, including enhanced super-human abilities and energy blast projection. His face, meanwhile, practically melts away, revealing his radioactive skull. The Elite are trying to make an example of a meta-human on Superman's home turf of Metropolis. Overstreet guide lists at $2.75 in this high grade condition of Very Fine+ Near Mint- (9.0) (I retail at $3.50 in this condition) . Superman #323 (May 1978) The Joseph Martin version of the Atomic Skull first appeared in Adventures of Superman #483 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob McLeod. Eventually, he learns to use this power to his benefit, killing animals for food, and blasting away holes in the rock faces for shelter. Atomic Skull was a supervillain who possesses superhuman strength, radiation-based energy blasts and energy manipulation abilities. Alone on a desert island, he fights to survive, eating the local, tropical vegetation. He also emitted dangerous amounts of radiation, later gaining the ability to project it as energy blasts. Later on we’ll find out the Ultra-humanite did experiments on him and was fully controlling Atomic Skull. [11], While Superman is off-world, Martin attempts to cause trouble in downtown Metropolis, but is defeated by Mon-El. The first S.T.A.R. The fictional character from the serial is visually identical to Albert Michaels, the Pre-Crisis version of the Atomic Skull. Labs. He was later given enhanced powers by the demon Neron in exchange for his soul. Roger Stern 2) #1, penned by Chronicle writer Max Landis. The Atomic Skull has maintained his superhuman strength, and its accompanying endurance. They have been associated with the Secret Society of Super-Villains, SKULL and S.T.A.R. The Atomic Skull was originally government agent Joe Martin who investigated the evil Doctor Electron and was transformed into the hideous Atomic Skull by one of Electron's inventions. The problem is, inevitably The Atomic Skull (and every other super-powered maniac, for that matter) is going to bust out and recommence the slaughter. Sale price is at $2.50 which is the Very Fine+ (8.5) listing. Although Skull evaporated the pond and left it scalding and dry, he was knocked out by the experience. The energy blasts have been described as powerful brain waves, heat vision and atomic blasts throughout the years. (Martin as the Atomic Skull) 2 #9. [4]He also appeared in the miniseries Villains United, where he joined Luthor's Society. He is killed in battle by the Maximums,[8] an alternate reality superhero team, but is later seen alive in the pages of Action Comics,[9] assuming that Mr. Mxyzptlk reversed his death, along with other events having to do with the Maximums. Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, Michaels made one appearance, battling Thunder and Lightning in Teen Titans Spotlight. Warner Home Video and DC Entertainment have released four more screenshots and an all-new clip featuring the Atomic Skull from "Superman Vs. Boomstick: Atomic Skull can shoot energy out of his limbs that can hurt Superman and kill human effortlessly, he super strong able to throw Superman like a ragdoll and block Green Lantern 's … 1. He was Lawrence Dennis, an actor and Nazi sympathizer who used his reputation as the hero of the serial Curse of the Atomic Skull as a platform to promote Nazism. He can also produce purple atomic blasts from his hands and mouth for long range attacks and use the same energy to power up his already impressive physical strength to a higher degree. The Albert Michaels version of the Atomic Skull first appeared in Superman #323 (May 1978) and was created by Martin Pasko and Curt Swan.[2]. Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better. Respect Superman (Superman vs The Elite) Close. Atomic Skull Dies. Atomic Skull is quickly beaten and nearly killed by Superman who was possessed by Trigon at the time. Labs and SKULL remained as established in The DC Comics Encyclopedia. There’s an argument to be made that Superman should just pound him into mush and be done with it. Superman and the Elite team up to defeat the Atomic Skull, but not before he kills Professor Baxter, a prominent Superman supporter. The Atomic Skull is the name of Joseph Martin's favorite hero from a (fictional) 12-episode movie serial made by National Film Studios in 1936. Since then, he has been a recurring threat to the Man of Steel. Aside from his energy attacks, Michaels is also the head of the SKULL organization and a brilliant scientist. Michaels returned in 2007 in Birds of Prey. When Batman and Superman arrive on the scene of his explosive demise, they discover that this villain-turned-would-be hero was one of many people to be the subject of grisly—and sometimes fatal—experiments. When Hal Jordan tried to break out Hector Hammond, the Atomic Skull fought him, but before he could do anything else, Hector Hammond renders him temporarily brain dead using his psychic powers and Hal Jordan convinces him to let the Atomic Skull live.[17]. Albert Michaels can deliver powerful energy bolts through the visor of his mask. It is assumed that his background has not changed, although instead of being diagnosed with a nervous disorder, it was said that his powers came because he sought immortality and presumably mutated himself. Bob McLeod, SKULL Labs submarine crashes far below the surface of the ocean, one of its scientists is exposed to experimental radiation. File:Albert_Michaels_(Superman_1988_TV_Series).png|Superman (1988 Animated Series) Posted by 1 day ago. Superman defeats Atomic Skull and he is arrested, later escaping and starting to kill more civilians. Vulnerability to Water: Atomic Skull was only stopped when Superman dropped him into a large pond. The Elite It should be noted that Joe Martin is … The way I interpreted it was Superman is retaining his youthful looks & strength because of the solar energy from the sun, so being cut off from this source, his body was no longer able to sustain this and shriveled up like a sun dried tomato. Superman Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. When a leopard finds and attacks him, he unexpectedly emits a blast of radiation that vaporizes the big cat's body. https://superman.fandom.com/wiki/Atomic_Skull?oldid=33249. Against seemingly all reason, Atomic Skull gets one, too. • Albert Michaels appeared in the 1988 Superman series. Adventures of Superman #483 (October 1991) In the comics, there were two Superman villains with the name Atomic Skull. Curt Swan Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He can also emit tremendous energy blasts. Vulnerability to Energy Absorption: Atomic Skull is able to produce radiation even after having his energ…